LA HIMSS Health Equity Symposium

Health Equity from the Ground Up - Louisiana Delivers

Kirschman Hall, UNO

October 26th, 2023

2:30 - 5:00 PM

In Honor of Global Health Equity Week, LA HIMSS invites you to join us October 26th at the University of New Orleans (UNO) campus for a Health Equity Symposium, Health Equity from the Ground Up - Louisiana Delivers. Our speakers will delve into the challenges facing the healthcare industry as it pertains to access, equity, and social determinants. We are thrilled to have Liz Crull & Daniele Farrisi, Davondra I. Brown, and Senator Cassidy's Health Legislative Staff to share their insights and experiences. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and network with fellow healthcare professionals. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this important discussion. Following the Symposium there will be a LA HIMSS Social at the BullDog Bar in Mid-City. Register now to reserve your spot.

Liz Crull is a Senior Analyst at the Louisiana Public Health Institute. With 10 years of public health experience, Liz’s current role intersects clinical data infrastructure & informatics, research & dissemination, and project management. Most recently, she has brought her data management and analysis expertise to research focused on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, maternal & child health, gun violence, and chronic disease. She is passionate about leveraging data to illustrate disparities and thinking broadly about public health solutions to societal and environmental issues that disproportionately impact oppressed groups. Liz holds a Master of Public Health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

Daniele Farrisi's 17-year career in public health has been driven by her belief that all people deserve the resources and support that they need to be healthy. She is currently the Capacity Building Director at the Louisiana Public Health Institute where her work focuses on building the capacity of healthcare providers and community organizations and transforming systems to drive improvements in health outcomes. To advance this work she applies her skills as a trainer, coach, facilitator, strategist, and project manager. She came to the field of public health after a brief, early career in scientific research when she realized her interest was for equity more than discovery. She holds a Master of Public Health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and a Bachelor of Science from Rutgers University.

Davondra I. Brown is a New Orleans native with over 25 years of experience in sexual wellness education, health equity, and health promotion services. Her expertise and entrepreneurial spirit is infused throughout her various roles as a speaker, author, volunteer, business owner, mother, wife, and director. Her life’s mission is to facilitate health education and promote relationship health, sexual wellness, and interpersonal communication, all through an equitable lens. Davondra has earned her Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, a Master’s in Education, an advanced certificate of Innovative Technologies in Health Science Education, and is due to complete a Doctorate of Systemic Studies in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2024.

Location

Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023

Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: College of Business Administration

Kirschman Hall

University of New Orleans

2000 Lakeshore Drive

New Orleans, LA 70148

Parking: Parking available in front of Kirschman Hall

LAHIMSS Social to follow:

The BullDog, Mid-City

5135 Canal Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70124

Help HIMSS lead the charge for health equity.

"Global Health Equity Week is an initiative focused on displaying the potential of health information and technology to transform health and support the elimination of health disparities. Get solutions to help you improve health and wellness for everyone, everywhere. Learn more at www.himss.org/ghew."

This year's focus:

Chronic disease management
Digital health literacy, inclusion, and access
Maternal health
Substance use and behavioral health
Workforce inclusion

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