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Menu Home Important Dates Agenda Submit Abstracts Submit Research Updates Submit Workshops Poster Competition Exhibits & Ads Registration Venue & Lodging News & Social Media Contact Register Now Xavier University of Louisiana 13 th Health Disparities Conference -- March 25–27, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana Zack Smith Photography Important Dates Submit Your Work Poster Competition Exhibits & Ads News & Social Media Why Attend? The 13th Health Disparities Conference participants include clinicians (pharmacists, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and allied health professionals), health policy makers, researchers, health educators, public and community health leaders, and students whose work incorporates the use of multidisciplinary partnerships to build collaborations that eliminate health disparities and achieve health equity. This year's conference, titled The Evidence of Personal and Societal Determinants to Achieve Health Equity , will offer: Access to key opinion and thought leaders in the areas of health disparities and health equity research, policy and education; Plenary and breakout topics that allow for interactive, and hands-on workshops; An opportunity to showcase your latest research; Networking and research exchange; and Workshops on grant writing, career development and other essential career building strategies. Learn More About CMHDRE The Mission of the Center for Minorty Health and Health Disparities Research and Education (CMHDRE) is to improve health outcomes of diverse communities disproportionately impacted by health and health care disparities, through community engagement and partnerships in research, education, and practice. The CMHDRE began with a primary focus on diabetes and diabetes related illnesses. Its focus has expanded to include emerging concerns related to health disparities, health equity in diverse populations, and presenting an annual educational forum that brings together national and international stakeholders to improve health outcomes in underserved populations, provide accredited professional educational programming, and contribute to the body of knowledge around disparities and equity, and highlight the knowledge and contributions of health professionals and biomedical researchers. Attendee Testimonials Gail Brekke 2017 Podium Presenter Prairie View A&M University Participating in the Health Disparities Conference not only provided new and current information in my field, but also enabled me to establish new contacts (and friends!) who are leaders in their fields. Read more » Douglas Landsittel 2018 Podium Presenter University of Pittsburgh The conference had a very local feel, in beautiful New Orleans, but also pulled in attendees from a wide range of institutions nationally. Read more » Janay Smith 2018 Undergraduate Poster Competition Winner Lane College graduate Being in the same facility with men and women from different ethnicities and backgrounds that share a common goal within the healthcare industry was life changing for me. Read more » These statements were collected in September 2018 from individuals who participated in the 2017 and/or 2018 Xavier University of Louisiana Health Disparities Conference. General Info Important Dates Program Agenda Registration Exhibits & Ads Venue & Lodging Contact Us 2020 Participation Submit Abstracts Submit Workshops Submit Research Updates Submission Guidelines Student Poster Competition Presentation Guidelines More Resources Join our Mailing List News & Social Media John Ruffin Lecturers 2019 Awardees & Winners 2019 Photo Gallery Funding for this conference was made possible [in part] by Grant Number 5 S21 MD 000100-12 from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) , National Institutes of Health (NIH) , Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) . The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Copyright © 2019 1Joshua Group, LLC (Conference Organizer) | xula@the1jg.com | (404) 559-6191...