Health Equity Week: Events Sponsored by UConn Health Disparities Institute
Apr 11, 2025 12:00 AM | Health Equity Week 2025 (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/hesct.org/health-equity-week/health-equity-week-2025/__;!!ADdU39pX!Wa9g5qCZY67H02WgYWqdg_ttS7F-3lNOkxKn84aY8fIWuroFA9hksixx7L86G2Ku8Kwx6KjmiAIw_BzVVnqC$) events include:Moderated Panel Discussion hosted by Health Equity SolutionsTuesday, April 8, 2025, 11:30 amState Capitol Building, Room 310, 210 Capitol Ave, Hartford This conversation will explore how health equity is being supported and advanced across various sectors, including private industry, philanthropy, healthcare systems, and maternal health. The panel, titled "A Cross-Sectional Approach to Championing Health Equity," will feature expert insights shared by:Yvonne Alston, Indelible Impressions ConsultingGreg Jones, Vice President, Community Health and Engagement, Hartford HealthcareCaprice Taylor Mendez, President, Universal Health Care Foundation The panel discussion will be immediately followed by a networking lunch. This event is open to the public, and we hope you can join us! Those interested in attending please register online (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzaK8ZBmEhu2HAshkWGHnzdniJx2jKAR3Xue549kM9_Wrk8w/viewform). Championing Health Equity Through AdvocacyWednesday, April 9, 2025, 10:00 amParticipating attendees will convene at HES Offices: 53 Oak St, HartfordMeeting with Legislators: 11:00 am - 1:00 pmLegislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford This day is designed as an opportunity to visit with individual legislators and ask for their support towards bills concerning hospital financial assistance and Medicaid reimbursement rates for Community Health Workers. It is a great way to experience firsthand the work HES does to ensure equity is centered in the policies that impact the lives of CT residents. To join, please register online (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBvAodd8MN3qRmgmbisBbiov3Rs-COCj6i5y1rqfjZvS7QJQ/viewform). Championing Health Equity Through EducationThursday, April 10, 2025Virtual Education sessions:5:00 pm: Know Your Immigration Rights 7:00 pm: Know Your Rights as a Patient These discussions will be led and hosted in collaboration with the Health Equity for the People by the People (HEPxP) coalition. All are welcome!To join, please register online (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScF-qhIaprsMfcGm0rxLQ1ChwlPN9vDg9qbRiHD_ly_463fug/viewform). Championing Health Equity in the CommunityCommunity DaySaturday, April 12, 2025, 12:00 - 4:00 pmShiloh Baptist Church, 346 Butternut St, Middletown, CT Community Day is designed as a health and resource fair for the community and will include health screenings, tabling, wellness sessions, food, and family fun. Interested attendees can register online. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEbc7IpsX-pp2h3OEIvXyPJJ2z2KVHs3h-FIgD7jOT6fvbTg/viewform)UConn Health Disparities Institute is a proud sponsor of the event. Learn more about Health Equity Week and its events (https://hesct.org/health-equity-week/health-equity-week-2025/).
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