2014 Inaugural Healthcare Diversity Summit

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Date

October 7, 2014

 

Time

Varies

 

Location

Greenville Convention Center
Greenville, NC

 

Focus

Intercultural communication and impact of socioeconomic-status on health and healthcare

The Inaugural Greenville Healthcare Diversity Summit is two events:

  1. Community Health Fair: 8am-4:30pm, Cost: FREE
    • First 200 receive FREE gift bags. Come and learn preventative healthcare and visit resources booths of free/discounted clinics in the area, higher education in healthcare, healthcare systems, and insurance options face-to-face as well as receive noninvasive screenings and educational videogames. We hope you’ll join us to learn more about providing effective healthcare as well as services offered in your community! EVERYTHING IS 100% FREE
  2. Healthcare Diversity Summit: 8am- noon, Cost: $49
    • A discussion among dynamic and diverse leaders within the NC healthcare industry and research. Participants to engage in dialog and action with the healthcare community on diversity & leadership best practices using the council as the primary medium. Discussions revolve around the need for and impact of cultural competency and impact of poverty on our healthcare system.
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Speakers

Jan King Robinson

Jan
King-Robinson
Vice President of Operations
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center

Dr. James Taylor

Dr. James
Taylor
VP & Chief Diversity Officer
Carolinas Healthcare System

Dr. Virginia D. Hardy

Dr. Virginia D.
Hardy
Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
East Carolina University

Dr. Joan D. Wynn, RN CPHQ

Dr. Joan D.
Wynn, RN CPHQ
Chief Quality & Patient Safety Officer
Vidant Health

Janet McCauley, MD, MHA, CPC, FACOG

Janet D.
McCauley, MD, MHA, CPC, FACOG
Senior Medical Director
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina

 

Moderator

Al Sullivan, MSOD, SPHR

Al
Sullivan, MSOD, SPHR
President
Inspirus Consulting

 

Special Introductions by

G. K. Butterfield, Jr.
The Honorable Congressman G. K. Butterfield, Jr.
First Congressional District of North Carolina

 

Title Sponsor

Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina

 

Sponsors

Aerotek
Carolinas Healthcare System
East Carolina University
Healthcare Diversity Council
Snyder's-Lance
PITT Community College
Women with Know How
Vidant Health