Dr. Alvin Powell of Cone Health stands with a North Carolina marker that commemorates the 1963 landmark case, Simkins v. Cone.

There is a long history of racial inequity and discrimination in the U.S. health system. Data on racial and ethnic patterns of COVID-19 also show that Black and other people of color are disproportionately impacted by today’s pandemic.

Addressing these issues is critical to creating a more equitable system. Studies also demonstrate that improvements in this area lead to more effective care.

Please join us for our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Roundtable teleconference from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, when Alvin Powell, MD, chief diversity officer at North Carolina-based Cone Health will discuss how the system’s work addressing racial and ethnic health disparities has led to improved patient outcomes.

To register, please click here.

Cone Health is recipient of the American Hospital Association’s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity (IFDHE) 2020 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award. Cone Health recently commemorated the landmark civil rights case Simkins v. Cone, which helped to desegregate health care in the U.S., and they remain committed to its legacy. 

To learn more about this fascinating story, you can view the following videos by clicking on the titles: Simkins v. Cone Hospital – Historical Marker Ceremony or the Cone Health Honors Dr. Alvin Blount.

Nov. 5 Roundtable Objectives:

• Learn about historic decisions influencing U.S. health care
• Gain insight on approaches to top leadership
• How to collect and use data to drive equitable outcomes

Who Should Attend?   

• Chief Executive Officers, Chief Diversity Officers, Chief Health Equity Officers, Chief Medical Officers, Chief Human Resources Officers, Chief Population Health Officers, or anyone responsible for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in your organization   

Come prepared to share your thoughts and experiences. During the roundtable discussion, participants will share organizational initiatives and actions implemented, plans for the future and any challenges that the group might be able to help solve. We look forward to your participation. 

With questions, please contact HASC Workforce Development Program Manager Lisa Mitchell. 

Contact:
Lisa Mitchell
(213) 538-0722
lmitchell@hasc.org