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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

For University of Vermont-related news, see below. For MaineHealth news, click here.

UVM Offers New Online Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management and Policy

November 23, 2016 by Erica Housekeeper

The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont will offer a new online Certificate of Graduate Study in Health Care Management and Policy starting in January.
5 Ways to Debrief and De-Stress after the Election

November 23, 2016 by Sara Pawlowski

Following one of the most divisive campaign seasons in our history, many people are feeling stressed and emotionally exhausted. If you feel this way, you are not alone. The American Psychological Association’s “Stress in America” survey revealed that the 2016 presidential election has been a source of significant stress for more than half of Americans, regardless of their political party affiliation.
First among Vermont Medical Society and VMS Education & Research Foundation 2016 Honorees

November 23, 2016 by Jennifer Nachbur

The Vermont Medical Society recognized five Vermonters for their outstanding contributions to the health and well being of the state’s residents during its 203rd annual meeting held November 5, 2016 in Burlington, Vt., including two faculty members from The Larner College of Medicine at The University of Vermont.
Ades Study on Improving Participation in Cardiac Rehab Programs Featured in Multiple Outlets

November 18, 2016 by Kate Skinas

Once a patient has experienced a cardiac event, they are often prescribed participation in Cardiac Rehabilitation, yet only 20 to 30 percent of patients actually participate.
Ades Study Supports Road Map to Saving Lives through Cardiac Rehab

November 14, 2016 by Nancy Bercaw

More than two million Americans experience some type of a cardiac event every year. Whether they’ve had a heart attack or coronary revascularization procedure, such as bypass surgery or coronary stent placement, doctors typically recommended these patients participate in Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) as outpatients.

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