Equitable access to health and well-being is a basic human right that escapes many people based on various factors including but not limited to race/ethnicity, socioeconomics, access to care, health literacy and understanding how to navigate the healthcare system. To really address health equity everyone must acknowledge the state of health equity and barriers to achieving health equity. This especially applies to the private sector's for-profit companies and businesses alongside other organizations. With this acknowledgement, business owners and entrepreneurs can move toward building equitable, socially responsible action plans that highlight ways to join community partners' efforts. Health equity is GOOD for business; a healthy country is an empowered country.
This webinar will bring together voices from business, the private sector, non-profits, and various organizations to speak about their organization’s Health Equity vision and goals. Panelists will discuss balancing social responsibility and profitability with community investment. Audience members will leave with knowledge that will help them to determine actionable next steps and strategies for applying equitable health rights in their own environments. Partnership and collaborations are the only way to really combat health inequity; join us for this webinar.
Webinar Objectives:
· Discuss how the private sector is involved in health (in)equity at a community level.
· Better understand how cross-sector collaborations can be used to address health inequities.
· Learn about the ways business owners and entrepreneurs from various sectors balance community commitments and profitability.
· Encourage participants to impact Health Equity by applying the lessons learned to their professional and personal settings.
Panelists:
Tawana Thomas Johnson, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, American Cancer Society
Tawanda Muzhingi, Director of International Programs, Plant Based Foods Institute
Chandra Teddleton, Director of Project Management, New Orleans Business Alliance
Moderator:
Caryn Bell , Associate Director, P4HE Collaborative, Assistant Professor, Tulane School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine
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