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The intersection of technology and healthcare is rapidly evolving, promising to revolutionize how we access and manage our well-being. Join the University of Maryland Extension (UME) for the 2025 Empowering Health Conference on Friday, May 2nd, and explore the innovative tools and technologies shaping the future of health. This conference will examine the critical role of emerging health technologies like AI, focusing on their potential to improve health outcomes, reduce disparities, and empower communities across Maryland and beyond. Read more.

Session Description: Discover how AI is transforming healthcare by enhancing diagnostics, streamlining operations, and supporting professionals. Explore innovations like predictive analytics, personalized medicine, robotic surgery, and AI-powered tools for patient care. Get a glimpse into the future with emerging technologies like AR, VR, and blockchain in healthcare.

Session Description: Explore how AI can both enhance accessibility and address bias in healthcare. Learn about the role of AI-powered assistive technologies, automated translation tools, and wearable devices in expanding health access and personalized care. Examine the impact of algorithmic bias on healthcare outcomes, the role of data in driving disparities, and strategies for building more equitable, ethical AI systems. Gain insights into emerging policy and regulatory frameworks that aim to ensure fairness and inclusivity in health technology.

Session Description: Explore best practices for reaching diverse populations through inclusive digital health strategies. Learn how digital connectivity and health navigator programs can promote health equity by expanding access to tools like patient portals, wearables, and health apps. Discover the importance of creating accessible content, using plain language, and offering multilingual resources. Examine how foundational digital skills training supports better health outcomes, and gain insights from successful public health programs focused on digital inclusion.

Session Description: This insightful presentation will address the critical role of digital literacy in combating the spread of health misinformation. Explore strategies for verifying online health sources, the vital role of community leaders in promoting accurate information, and the collaborative efforts between healthcare providers and communities. Learn how to address privacy and security concerns and the dual role of technology in both spreading and combating misinformation. Understand best practices for sharing reliable health information in the digital age.

Session Description: This interactive panel discussion that will delve into key issues at the intersection of Health and Technology, addressing topics such as Policy, Regulation & Implementation, The Future of AI & Emerging Technologies in Healthcare, Equity & Inclusion in Emerging Technologies, Misinformation & Digital Literacy, and Health & Technology Integration. Join us for a session designed to spark insightful conversations and provide valuable perspectives on these critical topics.

Session Description: Look into the future of health technologies and their role in advancing equity, accessibility, and community engagement. Learn about the opportunities to enhance health literacy, social justice, and digital access to healthcare while navigating the impact of federal policies. Discover how we can create meaningful, safe access to health technologies and AI, while ensuring that diverse communities can actively use, lead, and shape these innovations for a healthier future.

Delve deeper into the world of health equity and technology beyond the conference by attending the free Empowering Health webinar series. These weekly webinars will offer an opportunity to explore the future of health technology further, addressing tech literacy, social and geographical disparities in technology access, and the role of policy and media in combating health misinformation and building public trust. Recordings of all webinars will be made available on the Marylanders Online YouTube channel.

Navigating the Future of AI Regulation

May 16 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Addressing Disability Disparities Through Health Equity

May 23 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tech Literacy in the Digital Health Era

May 30 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Social Disparities in Access & Technology

June 6 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Geographical Disparities in Health Equity & Access

June 13 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Policy, Health Misinformation, & Public Trust

June 20 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Social Media’s Impact on Public Health & Spread of Health Misinformation

June 26 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Digital Health Technologies & Misinformation: Navigating the Challenges

June 27 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Do you know how to recognize and avoid today's most common scams? Learn about phone, text, and email phishing scams and how to avoid them in our free "Stop the Scam!" webinars.

Two opportunities to attend:

Tuesday, May 6th | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday, May 13th | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Join the Maryland Digital Equity Coalition (MDEC) for a free webinar series designed to equip digital literacy practitioners with the knowledge and skills needed to build programs, partnerships, and successful digital equity grant applications. Learn about applying, planning, and evaluating your initiatives. All webinars will be recorded and posted on the Marylanders Online YouTube channel.

Questions? Comments? Interested in partnering with us?

Email us at marylandersonline@umd.edu.

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