As part of the upcoming Listening, Engaging, and Acting to Reduce Neighborhood Disparities (LEARN'd) Health Equity Conference, the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) Engagement of Communities domain is hosting an insightful panel discussion titled “Shaping a Sustainable Environment for a Healthy Society.” This session, scheduled for September 30th in person at the Hyatt Regency in Hoover, AL, will delve into the healthcare needs of disparate communities and focus on creating patient care experiences that address both health and social needs.

Panel Overview

The panel will feature real-world examples and best practices for providing healthcare services to historically underserved populations. Attendees will learn how to create impactful, patient-centered care that extends beyond access to address the broader health needs of various communities.

CCTS Engagement of Communities Director, Clifford Kennon, emphasizes the importance of this discussion, “This panel presentation will bring an essential conversation to the forefront on Environmental Health and Environmental Justice, bridging community partners and academic leaders. This will be an opportunity to discuss serving under-resourced communities collaboratively while raising awareness on issues, sharing environmentally helpful resources, and providing education and insight to affect positive change for improving health outcomes. Interested community members, academic faculty, students, and organization representatives are all invited to attend and be a part of the engagement.”

Session Times

The panel will be repeated through the day at the following times on September 30th, so there are many opportunities to participate:

• 9:30-10:45 AM
• 11 AM-12:15 PM
• 2-3:15 PM
• 3:30–4:45 PM

Meet the Panel

This panel discussion is an opportunity to engage with experts from diverse fields to explore comprehensive solutions for advancing health equity. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights into creating sustainable and patient-focused healthcare environments.

Get Involved

This panel is part of the larger LEARN'd Conference, a collaborative effort aimed at addressing health equity. To learn more about the conference, view the agenda, and register for the event, visit hetdconference.com.