Name
                                    08. Illuminating Paths to Health Equity: Practical Wisdom and Dynamic Execution
                                        Date & Time
                                    Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
                                        Speakers
                                    Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, MD, MED, MPPM,  Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Diversity Equity Inclusion Officer; Professor and Chair Ob/Gyn, Highmark Health Allegheny Health Network; Drexel University School of Medicine
Mikel Whittier, DBA, MHA, FACHE, Director, Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence, UCLA Health
Celina Cunanan, MSN, APRN-CNM, Chief Health Impact Officer, University Hospitals
Carrie Harris-Muller, Chief Population Health Officer, OhioHealth
                                Mikel Whittier, DBA, MHA, FACHE, Director, Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence, UCLA Health
Celina Cunanan, MSN, APRN-CNM, Chief Health Impact Officer, University Hospitals
Carrie Harris-Muller, Chief Population Health Officer, OhioHealth
Description
                                    The panel Illuminating Paths to Health Equity: Practical Wisdom and Dynamic Execution will explore actionable strategies for advancing health equity within healthcare systems. Panelists will discuss real-world examples of how organizations are addressing disparities in care access, quality, and outcomes, with a focus on underserved and marginalized communities. The session will highlight key initiatives, such as targeted outreach programs, workforce diversity, and community partnerships, that are driving systemic change. Finally, experts will provide practical insights on overcoming challenges and measuring progress in achieving meaningful health equity outcomes for both patients and healthcare providers.
Location Name
                                    Grand G (East Tower  Ballroom Level)
                                        Session Type
                                    Panel
                                        Moderated by
                                    Debbie Welle-Powell, President and Chief Executive Officer, DWP Advisors