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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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Larners' Gifts Featured in "Philanthropy 50"

February 7, 2017 by Kate Skinas

Two historic gifts to UVM over a one-year timeframe from medical alumnus Dr. Robert Larner and his wife Helen have been recognized in The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s “Philanthropy 50” for 2016. The Larners’ gift ranked 16th on the list.
Bernstein Presents University Scholar Lecture on Pregnancy & Preeclampsia Feb. 8

February 6, 2017 by Jennifer Nachbur

The University of Vermont Graduate College will be hosting a University Scholar lecture by Ira M. Bernstein, M.D.'83, John Van Sicklen Maeck Professor and chair of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the Larner College of Medicine, on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in Waterman Memorial Lounge. Bernstein will be discussing “Pregnancy and Preeclampsia: Insights into Women’s Health.”
American Heart Month: Zakai Research Q&A on Populations Most at Risk for Vascular Disease

February 6, 2017 by Jennifer Nachbur

The following interview with Neil Zakai, M.D., M.Sc., associate professor of medicine at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, originally appeared on the Facebook page of the Thrombosis and Haemostasis journal and focused on his research publication, titled “D-dimer and the Risk of Stroke and Coronary Heart Disease: The REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS),” which was pre-published online in December 2016. (Key: TH = Thrombosis and Haemostasis; NZ = Neil Zakai)
Western CT Health Network and UVM Larner College of Medicine Branch Campus Announcement in National Media

February 3, 2017 by Kate Skinas

The State of Connecticut Office of Higher Education has approved a branch campus partnership with The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont.
College’s Active Learning Approach Featured on Front Page of Boston Globe

February 2, 2017 by Kate Skinas

The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont’s commitment to increasing active learning in place of traditional lectures was been featured on Page 1 of the February 1 issue of the Boston Globe.

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