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Call for Proposals: 2024 Health Equity Summit

Discover and share exciting initiatives at the third annual Health Equity Summit, Building Solidarity: Sustainable Pathways Towards Health Equity. The Summit is a collaboration between community members, healthcare providers and educators to dismantle institutional barriers to health and enhance patient experiences.

Details

Dates: Monday, October 7, 4 - 6 pm: Poster presentations and kickoff reception

Tuesday, October 8, 8 am - 5 pm: Workshops and sessions

Location: Double Tree Hotel, 870 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 05403 (Google Maps)

Sponsors: The 3rd Annual Health Equity Summit is a joint effort presented by the University of Vermont Health Network, the Larner College of Medicine, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the University of Vermont.

More information: Health Equity Summit | The University of Vermont Health Network (uvmhealth.org)

Questions? Please email HESummit@uvmhealth.org

Recent News

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LGBT Health Education Work by Medical Student Highlighted by NBC

April 13, 2017 by Kate Skinas

Nicholas Bonenfant ’17 was profiled by NBC News’ NBC Out section for his work with Michael Upton, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry, to develop LGBT health medical curriculum.
Hughes Discusses Withdrawal and E-Cigarettes on WCAX

April 13, 2017 by Kate Skinas

Professor of Psychiatry John Hughes, M.D., appeared on WCAX’s live interview program “The :30,” and discussed his new study, which is examining whether or not stopping use of e-cigarettes causes withdrawal.
Leffler Named Chief Population Health and Quality Officer of UVM Health Network

April 13, 2017 by Michael Carrese

The University of Vermont Health Network has selected Stephen Leffler, M.D., as chief population health and quality officer. In this role, Leffler, who is currently chief medical officer and chief quality officer for the University of Vermont Medical Center, will oversee coordination of quality, patient safety and population health programs for the six hospitals in the UVM Health Network.
Donate Life Month: Prikis Highlights Impact of Organ Donation

April 11, 2017 by Marios Prikis, M.D.

Is there anything more heroic than saving a life? Whether, it’s saving a child from drowning or pulling a driver from car wreckage, we are fascinated and profoundly moved by people who perform selfless acts on behalf of others.
Med Mentors Student Interest Group Hosts Health Careers Exploration Day

April 7, 2017 by Jennifer Nachbur

More than 60 area Vermont high schoolers learned first-hand from medical students about the skills they learn and decisions they face daily in medical school at the 2017 Med Mentors Careers Exploration Day held Saturday, April 1 at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont.

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