11th Annual WIB/HBA Event: Women’s Health: The intersection of gender parity and health equity
Empowering Women through Health, Voting Rights, and Equity.
This panel discussion aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the importance of women’s health, voting rights, and gender and health equity, while also inspiring participants to advocate for these critical issues in their communities.
(1) Women’s Health: Key health issues affecting women (e.g., reproductive health, mental health, chronic diseases). The role of preventive care and access to healthcare services. Barriers to healthcare and strategies to overcome them.
(2)Voting Rights: Recognize the significance of women’s voting rights and their impact on policy and society. Historical context of women’s suffrage movements. Current challenges and barriers to women’s full participation in the electoral process. The influence of women voters on public policy and gender equity.
(3)Gender and Health Equity: Promote understanding of gender and health equity and encourage advocacy for systemic change. Definitions and concepts of gender equity and health equity. The impact of gender disparities on health outcomes. Successful strategies and initiatives for promoting equity in various sectors.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the importance of women’s health, voting rights, and gender and health equity.
- Provide diverse perspectives from experts in healthcare, policy, and advocacy.
- Inspire participants to take action in their communities to promote these crucial issues.
Agenda
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Registration, Networking, Refreshments |
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM | Welcome, Introduction of the topic, panelists and moderator bios and intros |
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Women’s Health: The intersection of gender parity and health equity |
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Q and A |
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Closing, thank you’ s and raffles |
Additional Event Information
- • GPS directions for SAS Campus Dr. via N. Harrison Ave: Click Here
• EBC Overview: Click Here
• Campus Map: Click Here
• Please enter via the SAS Campus Dr. entrances, as they are staffed with someone who can personally assist you with entry.
• Upon entry to the campus, please provide your name and mention that you have a meeting at the Executive Briefing Center.
• If you're utilizing rideshare, the driver can also present their rideshare credentials to gain entry.
• There is reserved customer parking in front of Building C for your convenience.
• When you enter Building C Lobby, check in with the receptionist located to your left. They will direct you to the EBC.
• Questions?
o Contact your host via email: Levandoski, Marianne Levandm@labcorp.com
- Online registration deadline: 12 November 2024
- Event is open to: HBA Members and Non-members
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This event is not refundable.
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Onsite (walk -in) registration: Is Not Allowed
Featured Speakers
Romaine
Waller
Sr. Manager - Biopharma Laboratory Services Rotational Program Participant,
Labcorp
Moderator
Pricing
| Regular Registration - In-person | $25.00 / €25.00 | $45.00 / €45.00 |
Members receive up to 50 percent discount
Event Policies
Photography Policy
By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you may be photographed, videotaped, and/or audio-taped during the meeting and hereby give permission for your image, voice, or survey comments to be used in education, training, promotion, and/or trade and communications media by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association in any and all media throughout the world, without restriction as to frequency or duration of usage.
COVID-19 Policy
The HBA requires that all persons who participate in in-person events do so at their own risk and that each participant agrees to the following agreement before taking part in the activity and urges all participants to act in such a manner as to protect their own safety and the safety of others.
By registering for this event, I fully understand that my participation in the program is purely voluntary. I desire to participate and agree to act reasonably and prudently under the circumstances. I further understand that any HBA volunteers participating in the activity will act individually and will not represent the HBA. As a condition to my participation the activity, I waive and release the HBA and their officers, employees, and agents from any claim that I may have for any damage to property or injury to my person that may result in whole or in part from my participation.
Special Needs Policy
The HBA will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with special needs can enjoy all of its programs. Contact us if you require special accommodations for this event.