Symposium 2: Enhancing Health Equity

Grand Challenges Planning Grant Online Symposium 2: "Enhancing Health Equity"

Join us on September 25, 2024, online for an impactful symposium dedicated to bridging the health disparities gap for minority, rural, low-income, and other underserved populations in Nebraska. This event promises insightful discussions and actionable insights aimed at fostering comprehensive understanding and stimulating action towards equitable health solutions. 

Schedule

Time (CDT)
Topic
Speakers
8:45am - 9:00amCheck in 
9:00am - 9:05amWelcome

Michelle Hughes, PhD 

Professor, Special Education and Communication Disorders, UNL 

9:05am - 9:35am

Community Outreach & Engagement 

Liliana Bronner, PhD, MHSA, MBA 

Assistant Dean, Medical Pathway Initiatives, UNMC College of Medicine 

 

9:35am - 10:05am

Statewide Simulation & Next-Gen Healthcare Education 

Michael Hollins, MPA, MA 

Associate Executive Director, Community & Business Strategy 

iEXCEL – Academic Affairs, UNMC 

 

10:05am - 10:35am

Rural Healthcare Workforce Development Program 

Nikki Carritt, MPH 

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health Workforce Education Relations, UNMC  

 

10:35am - 10:45amBREAK 
10:45am - 11:15am

Telehealth Provision in Nebraska 

David Palm, PhD 

Director, UNMC Center for Health Policy  

 

11:15am - 12:00pm     Panel discussion with morning speakers 

Dr. Liliana Bronner 

Michael Hollins 

Nikki Carritt  

Dr. David Palm 

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch & networking  
1:00pm - 1:30pm 

Youth Health Equity Project 

Michelle Krehbiel, PhD 

Youth Development Specialist, UNL Extension 

 

1:30pm -  2:00pm 

Nebraska Native Youth Gathering program 

Jessie Coffey, MS, RDN 

Director, Whole Child Program 

Nebraska Dept. of Education 

 

2:00pm - 2:30pm 

AHEC Program 

Lydia Sand, MPA 

Deputy Director & Program Manager, Nebraska AHEC Program, UNMC 

 

2:30pm - 2:40pm BREAK  
2:40pm -  3:10pm 

Increasing Native Healthcare Workers 

Siobahn Westcott, MD, MPH  

Dr. Susan and Suzette La Flesche Professor of American Indian Health 
Associate Professor, UNMC Department of Health Promotion 
Director, American Indian Health Program 
Director, Nebraska HEALING Project  

 

3:10pm -  3:55pm Breakout discussion groups All attendees 
3:55pm - 4:00pm Concluding remarks 

Michelle Hughes, PhD 

Professor, Special Education and Communication Disorders, UNL 

Speaker Information

Contact info: 

Dr. Michelle Hughes mhughes3@unl.edu