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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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Electrical “switch” in brain’s capillary network monitors activity and controls blood flow

March 29, 2017 by Jennifer Nachbur

All it takes is the flip of a protein “switch” within the tiny wire-like capillaries of the brain to increase the blood flow that ensures optimal brain function. New research has uncovered that capillaries have the capacity to both sense brain activity and generate an electrical vasodilatory signal to evoke blood flow and direct nutrients to nourish hard-working neurons.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Vecchio Discusses What to Expect During a Colonoscopy

March 28, 2017 by James Vecchio

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., but it is also one of only a few cancers that may be prevented through screening.
Gorgeous Neuroscience Meets Student Life

March 24, 2017 by Sarah Tuff Dunn

Pioneered by Professor James Hudziak, M.D., Dr. Jim to his students, WE has significantly reduced substance abuse on campus while earning national buzz for its novel and ground-breaking approach to neuroplasticity, mindfulness, and the charismatic mastermind behind the program. No college has tried at this level before.
Class of 2017’s Match Day Celebration Featured in Local Media

March 23, 2017 by Kate Skinas

The Class of 2017 learned their residency placements at this year’s Match Day that was held at 12:00 pm in the Hoehl Gallery of the Larner College of Medicine on Friday, March 17.
Halsey’s Appointment as First VP of AAOS Featured in Regional Media

March 23, 2017 by Kate Skinas

News of the election of David A. Halsey, M.D., clinical professor of orthopaedics and rehabilitation at the Larner College of Medicine and orthopaedic surgeon at the UVM Medical Center, as the first vice president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), received broad coverage.

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