7:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Registration and Breakfast

8:30 AM – 8:55 AM

Welcome

Speaker

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Why We’re Here: The State of Health Equity in the US

Keynote

A powerful and inspirational kickoff, centering us in the purpose of the Summit to seek solutions that can drive sustainable change with communities at the forefront. In a time of growing polarization, it is more important than ever to come together and have an honest conversation about the state of health equity and where we go from here.

Speaker

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Mobilizing for Change: How Community Organizations Can Influence Health Policy

Community-based organizations (CBOs) and faith-based organizations (FBOs) are uniquely positioned to champion community-forward policies. This panel discussion will explore the power of community mobilization and how CBOs and FBOs can inform and promote equitable policies, on local, state and federal levels, to increase access to healthcare for historically marginalized and medically underserved populations.

Speaker

Moderator

Panelists

  • Vacheria Keys
    Associate Vice President, Policy & Regulatory Affairs, National Association of Community Health Centers
  • Francys Crevier
    JD, Chief Executive Officer, National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)
  • Yolanda Lawson
    MD, Immediate Past President, National Medical Association (NMA)
  • Pancho Arguelles
    Senior Director for Network and Powerbuilding, The Praxis Project

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Break

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Concurrent Sessions (Choose one)

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

The Role of Public Health in Addressing Health Equity Now and in the Future

The public health system and its professionals have a vital role in meeting the health care needs of historically marginalized communities, including addressing the health disparities and inequities that impact health and wellbeing. As magnified and made evident by the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of public health and health care systems to jointly address the social determinants of health and their root causes has never been greater. Needed are changes in how public health and health care adapt, redefine, and modernize their practices to best advance health equity. This flash discussion will explore examples of how population health and health care practices have adapted and evolved, including through new and innovative ways of data collection and sharing, resource allocation, cross-sectoral partnerships development, and community engagement – all towards addressing health equity issues more effectively.

Speaker

Moderator

  • Peter Holtgrave
    Senior Director, Public Health Infrastructure and Systems, NACCHO

Panelists

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Prioritizing and Promoting Mental Health Equity: How to Overcome the Challenges

Lack of access, cultural stigma, discrimination, and overall lack of awareness about mental health are barriers to care for marginalized and underserved populations. This panel will share diverse community perspectives and approaches on how these barriers can be addressed to improve mental health outcomes in underserved communities.

Speaker

Moderator

  • Madhuri Jha
    MPH, LCSW, Founder and Principal, Thriving for All, LLC

Panelists

  • John Bruce
    Program Director and Director of Faith-Based Partnerships, Men’s Health Network
  • Janys Esparza
    Director of Treatment Programs, Latino Community Development Agency
  • Bobby Pourier
    BS, MPH, Summer Director, Pathway Program, Young Medicine Movement

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM

Break

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Data Talks: Evidence-Based Approaches to Improve Health in Underrepresented Communities

Data driven insights enhance our understanding of the communities we serve. This panel discussion will highlight how data can evolve approaches to delivering disease-specific information and designing community programming that improves health outcomes for underserved and ethnic communities.

Speaker

Moderator

  • Hassanatu Blake
    Director, Global Health Undergraduate Program and Associate Clinical Professor at University of Maryland School of Public Health

Panelists

  • Brian River
    PhD, MPH, Director/Professor, Community Health & Preventative Medicine, Cancer Health Equity Institute, Morehouse
  • Jeffrey E. Hall
    Ph.D., M.A., M.S.P.H., C.P.H., Acting Deputy Director, Office of Health Equity (OHE) Immediate Office of the Director │Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Clyde Edward Glenn
    PhD, Essie & William Earl Glenn Foundation
  • Rita Carreon
    Vice President for Health, UnidosUS

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Research & Data- Powering Health Equity with AI

With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), comes the opportunity to unlock its full potential to better serve communities and advance health equity. This panel discussion will examine the opportunities and challenges digital technologies present and how they can be best deployed to address health disparities.

Speaker

Moderator

  • Shonta Chambers
    EVP, Health Equity Initiatives and Community Engagement, Patient Advocate Foundation

Panelists

  • Ranjit Kumble
    PhD, Vice President, Data Science Solutions & Initiatives, AI, Data, and Advance Analytics, Pfizer Digital
  • Walkitria Smith
    MD, Chief Digital Medical Officer, Morehouse
  • Andrew Patricio
    Principal, Digital Services, UnidosUS

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Break

2:45 PM – 3:30 PM

Concurrent sessions (Choose one)

2:45 PM – 3:30 PM

Transforming Healthcare: Enhancing Health Facility & Community Engagement for Equitable Health

To holistically meet the needs of underserved communities, there must be a collaborative approach taken by healthcare providers and communities. This discussion will explore effective approaches and practices that can be employed to enhance partnership between healthcare providers and the communities they serve.

Speaker

Moderator

Panelists

2:45 PM – 3:30 PM

Policy- Political Determinants of Health: How Community-Based Organizations Can Advance Social Commitments to Equity

Advancing health equity requires addressing the root causes of health inequities through equity centered policies. This discussion will delve into how community-based organizations (CBOs) and faith-based organizations (FBOs) can help create more equitable healthcare pathways, utilizing their connections to reach communities more effectively.

Speaker

Moderator

Panelists

2:45 PM – 3:30 PM

Workforce Pathways- Healthcare Delivery & the Role of Nurses: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go

Nurses play a pivotal role in advancing equitable care. This discussion will examine how enhancing training and development opportunities in the nursing field can redefine the role nurses play to improve access to care and evolve healthcare delivery.

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Moderator

Panelists

3:30 PM – 3:45 PM

Break

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM

Concurrent Sessions

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM

Healthcare Facilities & Delivery-Innovating Healthcare for Indigenous Populations: The Value of Community Design to Achieve Health Equity

Enhancing wellbeing for indigenous populations requires understanding their distinct needs and acknowledging the importance of tailored approaches to meet them. This panel discussion will examine effective approaches and practices that can be employed to enhance partnership between healthcare providers and indigenous communities.

Speaker

Moderator

  • A.C. Locklear
    Interim Chief Executive Officer, National Indian Health Board

Panelists

  • Estakio Beltran
    Native Americans in Philanthropy Partnership Advisor, Director, Office of Strategic Partnerships, US Department of Interior
  • Robyn Sunday-Allen
    President Ellen, NCUIH
  • James Kennedye
    MD, MPH, FACEP | The Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy at Harvard University

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM

Policy- Crafting an AI Legislative Agenda

As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption continues to grow across healthcare, so does the need for a robust AI legislative agenda. In this panel, we will discuss how to influence legislation to prioritize equity and improve input into AI models.

Speaker

Moderator

  • Edie Stringfellow
    SVP, Global Health Strategy and Biomedical Commercialization, Precia Group, Founder of Global Health Innovation

Panelists

  • Sarah Jaromin
    Health Policy and AI lead, National Conference of State Legislatures
  • Renée Cummings
    Professor of Practice in Data Science at University of Virginia, Founder & CEO of Urban AI, LLC
  • Michael Crawford
    MBA, MHL, Assistant Vice President, Strategy & Innovation, Office of Health Affairs, Howard University

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM

Workforce Pathways- Fostering a Diverse Healthcare Workforce: Community-Based & Culturally Responsive Models

Creating a more diverse healthcare workforce will take a concerted effort, extending from recruitment through sustainability. This panel discussion will examine the current measures of cultural competency within the healthcare workforce and identify effective approaches to recruitment, training, and support to foster diversity.

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Moderator

Panelists

4:30 PM – 4:45 PM

Break

4:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Communities Forward

Community organizations are driving health equity forward across the US. This discussion will delve into how communities are addressing systemic health inequities, examine best practices across the existing gaps they are addressing and identify their needs.

Speaker

Moderator

Panelists

5:30 PM – 5:45 PM

Group Charge and Close

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