The AHA Accelerating Health Equity Conference will kick off in Kansas City, Mo., with over 1,000 participants tomorrow. This year’s theme, Driving Change Together, emphasizes the importance of collaborative leadership from hospitals, health systems, public health departments, and community-based organizations to ensure equitable access to quality health care for all individuals. While progress has been made in addressing health disparities, there is still much work to be done.
The conference provides a platform for sharing successes, facing challenges, and renewing commitments to improving community health. With a diverse lineup of plenary speakers, breakout sessions, and immersion experiences covering crucial topics such as building and maintaining community partnerships, addressing complex health and social needs, promoting diversity within leadership teams and fostering inclusivity in the workplace. Community immersion experiences allow participants to visit local organizations in Kansas City and witness firsthand community health improvement efforts.
Collaboration is key to solving complex healthcare challenges. By working with community partners towards a shared goal of accelerating progress towards health equity, we can make meaningful change together. Stay updated on conference highlights through AHA Today and AHA’s social media platforms. For more insights on fostering trust in communities and advancing health equity, check out our recent Leadership Dialogue with Lynn Todman from Corewell Health.
In conclusion, the AHA Accelerating Health Equity Conference will bring together over 1000 participants from various healthcare organizations to share their knowledge and expertise on how to improve equitable access to quality healthcare for all individuals. By working together towards a shared goal of driving change together we can make meaningful progress towards improving the lives of people across communities around the country.