Health Advocacy Through Education: Illuminating Pathways to Progress

January 15th 2024

2024 Conference Schedule

 

7:30 - 8:30

Registration

Complimentary Breakfast

NAB 4414 B/C

 

8:30 - 8:50

Welcome Address

Dr. Mantosh Dewan

NAB 4414 B/C

 

9:00 - 9:50

Panel

Moderator: Dr. Rachel Fabi

Panelists: Dr. George Stanley, Dr. Caitlin Bernard, SeQuoia Kemp

NAB 4414 B/C

 

10:00 - 10:50

Breakout Session 1

Choose a Talk:

The Work of Blueprint 15 and It’s Role in the New 15th Ward Neighborhood Plan by Stephanie Pasquale & Tara Harris

NAB 2244

Lead Poisoning Across the Lifespan by Kiara Van Brackle

NAB 1143

Maintaining Connections: Conducting Human Subjects Research in an Era of Mass Incarceration by Peter Greco & Maria Bonilla

NAB 1144

 

11:00 - 11:50

Breakout Session 2

Choose a Talk:

Surgical Mission Experience by Dr. Sherard Tatum 

NAB 2244

Building Community Through Health Equity by LaToya Jones

NAB 1143

Unveiling Syracuse’s Health Nexus: Exploring Environmental Justice through a One Health Framework by Tina Campagna (Lupone) & Dr. Augusta Williams

NAB 1144

 

12:00 - 1:00

Lunch

Pastabilities

NAB 4414 B/C

12:30 - 1:00 Student Poster Session

NAB 4414 B/C

 

1:00 - 2:00

Keynote Address

Roselyn Tso, Director of the Indian Health Service

NAB 4414 B/C

 

2:10 - 3:00

Breakout Session 3

Choose a Talk:

Practicing Harm Reduction Principles - Substance Use & Sexual Health by Dr. Rishana Cohen

NAB 2244

Healthcare for People Experiencing Homelessness: Student-led Efforts by Demi Ajao, Steven LaFever

NAB 1143

The Public Health Crisis Inside Immigration Detention Centers: How lack of accountability and unmet standards jeopardize the health of migrants by Katherine Narvaez Mena

NAB 1144

 

3:00 - 3:10

Closing Remarks

Health Justice Conference Team

NAB 4414 B/C

3:10 - 3:30 Student Poster Session

NAB 4414 B/C

 

Disclaimer: The Health Justice Conference encourages open dialogue and values the exchange of ideas. We recognize that the richness of different perspectives contributes to the intellectual vitality of our community. The views expressed by individual speakers and presenters at the 2024 Health Justice Conference, including those represented in posters and other materials, are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of SUNY Upstate Medical University. The conference provides a platform for diverse perspectives, and each speaker's individual opinions are independent of any institutional endorsement.

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