Upcoming Events at TMCx
Description
5th Annual Latino Health Summit Creating a Blueprint for Latinx Health Person. Place. Culture. Health. Wellness.
Event Details
Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the TMCx-Innovation Institute- 2450 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
The 5th Annual Latino Health Summit is presented by the Hispanic Health Coalition, with the purpose of bringing together experts in the fields of health, education, and policy, to engage in a conversation about the challenges facing the Latinx community.
With an estimated 4.5 million individuals in the Greater Houston Area identifying as Hispanic, our goal is to support solutions to improve the health and well-being for Hispanics in the Greater Houston- Area.
Keynote Speakers:
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
Dr. Stephen Linder- Director, Institute for Health Policy University of Texas School of Public Health; Professor, Division of Management, Policy and Community Health
Amelie Ramirez, PhD - Associate Director, Cancer Prevention and Health Disparities, Founding Director, Institute for Health Promotion Research, Professor, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Chair, Epidemiology and Biostatistics –Salud America
Confrence Topics Include:
The Unmet Health Needs of Latino Communities in the Houston area
Mobilizing Communities to Advance Health Equity
Building Healthy Communities- A look at the Built Environment
Latino Mental Health: Systemic Barriers and Opportunities
The Public Health Crisis at the Border (Emerging Topic)
In-depth Workshops (Limited Seating Available)
Health Literacy: Hidden Barriers and Practical Strategies
Engagement in Advocacy for Health
**Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.
***Parking: Limited parking at the TMCx, Uber or Lyft is recommened, Shuttles will be provided-TBA
*****CME/CEUs-Pending
Please contact Karina Fernandez hhc@hispanic-health.org or call 713.666.5644 if you need further information.
The 5th Annual Latino Health Summit is presented by the Hispanic Health Coalition, with the purpose of bringing together experts in the fields of health, education, and policy, to engage in a conversation about the challenges facing the Latinx community.
With an estimated 4.5 million individuals in the Greater Houston Area identifying as Hispanic, our goal is to support solutions to improve the health and well-being for Hispanics in the Greater Houston- Area.
Keynote Speakers:
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
Dr. Stephen Linder- Director, Institute for Health Policy University of Texas School of Public Health; Professor, Division of Management, Policy and Community Health
Amelie Ramirez, PhD - Associate Director, Cancer Prevention and Health Disparities, Founding Director, Institute for Health Promotion Research, Professor, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Chair, Epidemiology and Biostatistics –Salud America
Confrence Topics Include:
The Unmet Health Needs of Latino Communities in the Houston area
Mobilizing Communities to Advance Health Equity
Building Healthy Communities- A look at the Built Environment
Latino Mental Health: Systemic Barriers and Opportunities
The Public Health Crisis at the Border (Emerging Topic)
In-depth Workshops (Limited Seating Available)
Health Literacy: Hidden Barriers and Practical Strategies
Engagement in Advocacy for Health
**Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.
***Parking: Limited parking at the TMCx, Uber or Lyft is recommened, Shuttles will be provided-TBA
*****CME/CEUs-Pending
Please contact Karina Fernandez hhc@hispanic-health.org or call 713.666.5644 if you need further information.
