We invite you to a lively discussion of our latest report, The State of Urban Health: Eliminating Health Disparities to Save Lives and Cut Costs. This report addresses the economic costs society endures when health disparities persist in our nation. It also provides policy recommendations and opportunities for stakeholders to actively engage in closing health disparity gaps in their communities. Our recommendations include specific references to the connection between health and educational outcomes.
Event Details:
Keynote Speaker: Surgeon General Regina Benjamin
Remarks By: Representative Donna Christensen
When: Monday, December 5, 2012 1:00-3:00 PM (A reception will follow the event.)
Where: K&L Gates 1601 K St. NW
RSVP: http://event.pingg.com/StateofUrbanHealth
Twitter: #CloseHealthGaps @NatUrbanLeague
Panelists:
Ian Duncan, Vice President, Clinical Outcomes and Analytics, Walgreens
Darrell J. Gaskin, Deputy Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions
Brian Smedley, Vice President and Director, Health Policy Institute, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
Deborah Wilson, President, Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League
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