The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI) will host its inaugural Health Disparities Transformational Summit on Monday, October 9, 2023, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Calvin College Prince Conference Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The summit aims to shed light on the critical issue of health disparities and gather key stakeholders to explore solutions and create meaningful change in our most vulnerable and marginalized communities. The event will feature a keynote address by civil rights icon Xernona Clayton, as well as panel discussions on a variety of topics related to health disparities in our community. Specifically we will feature discussions about:
- Infant/Maternal Health
- Health Literacy
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Trends from GRAAHI’s Health Equity Index
- Chronic Diseases: The impact of social issues of poverty, racism. Discrimination
- Implicit Bias
- and more
“We are excited to host this important summit and bring together a diverse group of leaders to discuss how we can address the challenges of health disparities,” said GRAAHI President and CEO Dr. Vanessa Greene. “This is an opportunity for us to share our experiences, learn from each other, and develop strategies to make a real difference in the lives of our community members.”
The summit is open to professionals, policymakers, researchers, community leaders, and advocates from diverse backgrounds. Tickets are $125 per person and includes lunch. To register, visit graahi.com/summit
Together, we can make a difference!
