Join the Louisiana Center for Health Equity, in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Health, Pennington Biomedical Research Center and additional partners, on Nov 12 & 13, 2024 at Pennington Biomedical Research Center Conference Center, 2328 Irene Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808 for two days filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and collaborative sessions.
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The 2024 Health Summit: Equity, Opportunity, and Well-Being for All is an exciting conference dedicated to exploring innovative approaches and strategies to improve the health and well-being of our communities. The purpose of the 2024 Health Summit is to improve health in Louisiana by focusing on outcomes for women and children. The ultimate goal of our collective work is LA40by2030, or for Louisiana to rank in the top 40 for health outcomes by 2030. This work includes identifying, developing, and promoting practices and policies to support children and families. The Summit will open on Tuesday, November 12 at 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, (registration opens at 8:30 AM), and resume on Wednesday, November 13 at 8:30 AM until 3:30 PM with breaks, including a lunch break. Early Bird registration rate is $125 until August 16 or until sold out.
Who Should Attend?
This summit will bring together leading voices on improving the health and well-being of women, children and families. Healthcare professionals, service providers, insurers, researchers, educators, faith-based and non-profit organizations and businesses, as well as policymakers, local and state elected officials, advocates, community health leaders, and the general public will convene to work together on developing key strategies and promoting alignment and collaboration to support better health outcomes across Louisiana.
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Continuing Education Opportunities
As an incentive, we are pursuing continuing education credits for physicians, nurses, attorneys, and social workers.
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Calling Louisiana’s Creatives, Students, and Young Health Equity Advocates!
Louisiana is a state often ranked among the last in national health rankings. This exhibit aims to recognize, imagine, and inspire alternative possibilities for health and resilience in Louisiana.
​Young artists, poets, and scientists are invited to participate in an exhibit for the Louisiana Center for Health Equity’s Annual Health Summit (November 12-13, 2024). High school and college students are invited to submit artwork, photographs, poetry, and data visualizations representing how they envision the possibilities of health equity in Louisiana. ​
Now Accepting 2024 Health Summit Poster Session Submissions
The Health Equity Poster Session at the 2024 Louisiana Center for Health Equity's Annual Health Summit invites college students from across Louisiana to present their innovative research, interventions, and policies aimed at reducing health disparities and promoting equitable healthcare for all populations. This session offers a unique platform to showcase work that addresses pressing issues in Chronic Disease, Community Safety, Maternal and Child Health, or Behavioral Health. By highlighting diverse approaches to tackling these challenges, the session seeks to foster collaboration and inspire meaningful discussions among participants, ultimately contributing to the development of effective strategies that improve health outcomes for underserved and marginalized communities.
Health Summit Partners
This summit, hosted by Louisiana Center for Health Equity, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, and Louisiana Department of Health will feature multiple panels, breakout sessions, and workshops, as well as opportunities to network. Stay connected for information about our sessions and speakers as plan are finalized.
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