When

Wednesday November 30, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EST
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Where

Attendees are invited to join the live event at Westat's headquarters or attend via webinar.

Westat Conference Center

1600 Research Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850

www.westat.com

Join Westat’s Center on Health Disparities & Health Equity Research and the Rockville Institute for the second in a series of health equity roundtable discussions designed to explore the process by which ideas and methods transform into policy and practice. Attend in person at our Rockville, Maryland, headquarters or online through Westat.com.

Speakers:

Advancing Health Equity Through Health Technology & Telehealth

Jayfus T. Doswell, PhD
Founder/President/CEO, Juxtopia
Technology Innovations in Alzheimer’s Care

Sherrie Williams, LCSW 
Chief Operations Officer, Global Partnership for Telehealth
Improving Primary Care & Preventive Access Through School-Based Telehealth Services


Making the Oral Health Connection to Overall Health

Jane Koppelman
Research Director, Dental Campaign, The Pew Charitable Trusts
The Importance of Research and Data in Policy and Practice


Approaches for Documenting Health Disparities Within a Historical Context

Thomas A. LaVeist, PhD
Chair and Professor Department of Health Policy and Management, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University
“The Skin You’re In”—A Documentary Film


Moderator: Brenda Leath, MHSA
Senior Study Director, Westat, Center on Health Disparities & Health Equity Research 


This event will be of most interest to:

  • Policymakers
  • Researchers
  • Philanthropists
  • Consumers


FAQ

What are the parking options at the event?

Parking is free and available on site.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, however, in-person attendees must be registered in advance and sign in upon arrival.