2024 Annual Health Equity Summit

Workshop A - Live from Atlanta, It's Operation Change!

Featured speakers will be Program Directors, Motivational Interviewers and Participants of MIL's Operation Change Program. 

Join this LIVE reenactment in the day of the life of an Operation Change participant. Session attendees will experience what an Operation Change participant does on a typical program day. This session will be dynamic, engaging, and will leave you wanting to know more about Operation Change.

Workshop B - Community Health Needs Assessment--An Underappreciated Tool

Speakers: Leslie Marshburn, MPH, MBA, Vice President, Strategy & Population Health, Grady Health System; Maura George, MD, FACP, Associate Professor of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine

Join us for an insightful workshop that delves into the often overlooked yet vital process of Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). This session is designed to provide healthcare professionals, community leaders, and policymakers with a comprehensive understanding of how hospitals conduct CHNAs and utilize the findings to enhance community health. Through a combination of expert presentations, such as interactive discussions on health literacy and case studies, participants will leave equipped with the knowledge and tools to leverage CHNAs effectively, fostering improved health equity and outcomes in their communities.

Movement is Life invites community-based and academic organizations to showcase their initiatives through poster exhibits at the annual meeting. This exhibit serves as a platform to highlight innovative programs that address health disparities, fostering greater awareness and engagement. Participants will also benefit from valuable networking opportunities, connecting with peers and experts to exchange ideas and collaborate on advancing health equity initiatives.

Workshop C - Fostering Tomorrow’s Healthcare Workforce: Opening Doors and Opening Minds

Speakers: Cheryl Brewster, EdD, Professor & Senior Executive Dean, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, College of Medicine, Roseman University of Health Sciences; Jarrod Lockhart, EdD, MSc, Ed, Director, Health Careers Exposure Program (HCEP) Academy (formerly HCOP), Associate Director, Office for Educational Outreach & Health Careers (EOHC) – Pipeline/Pathway Initiatives

Join us for an engaging workshop on fostering a more diverse and inclusive healthcare workforce. This session brings together educators, professionals, and policymakers to explore strategies for dismantling barriers and supporting underrepresented students. Participants will gain insights and tools to help build a more inclusive healthcare future.

Workshop D - Advancing Health Equity Through Respectful Patient-Centered Communication

Speakers: Mauvareen Beverley, MD, President & Founder, Mauvareen Beverly, MD PLLC, Patient Engagement and Cultural Competence Specialist; Janet Austin, PhD, Former Director of the Office of Communications and Public Liaison, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases at the National Institute of Health.

Join us to explore how respectufl and effective communication can advance health eequity. We'll begin by discussing what patients value most in their interactions with clinicians, focusing on the role of respect and empathy in building trust. We'll also delve into how patient-provider concordance related to gender, ethnicity, and language impacts care outcomes, emphasizing the importance of aligning care with diverse patient backgrounds.

Join us for a vibrant cocktail reception, an exclusive networking event for Summit attendees. This relaxed yet purposeful evening offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow advocates, thought leaders, and experts committed to advancing health equity. Enjoy refreshments and light hors d'oeuvres while engaging in meaningful conversations that inspire new ideas, foster collaborations, and strengthen the collective mission to reduce disparities. It’s the perfect way to unwind, reflect on the day’s impactful discussions, and gear up for the important sessions ahead!

Each year, in conjunction with the Summit, we take time to recognize individuals whose work demonstrates a lifelong commitment to advancing health equity. The event consists of dinner, the presentation of the 2024 awards, and a charity silent auction. Tickets will be sold separately, and space is limited. One hundred percent of the proceeds from tickets purchased and other donations for this event will go toward Movement is Life’s expansion of its signature community-based program, Operation Change.

*Ticketed event. Additional purchase required.

Summit participants and speakers will have the opportunity to connect over important topics such as social determinants of health, racial/ethnic/gender bias, and disparities in healthcare.