Gulf Coast Healthcare Diversity Summit

“Inclusion Dialogues in the Healthcare Industry”

August 25, 2011


8:00 am - 9:00 am - Registration, Networking, and Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Gulf Coast Diversity Healthcare Summit

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital (Medical Plaza 2 Building)
Wilson Turner Auditorium
7737 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77074

Featuring Speakers:

Dr. Harry Gibbs
Chief Diversity Officer
The University of Texas M. D.
Anderson Cancer Center
TXDC Chairman of Board

Summit Session
Physician, Heal Thyself:  Coaching the Health Care Provider

Overview:

The practice of medicine has changed drastically since the days of “Marcus Welby, MD”. Today’s physicians, and particularly those from diverse backgrounds, face increasing internal and external stresses which can affect their professional and private lives, as well as their health. This presentation will introduce strategies for communication with doctors and other health care providers to help them deal with these challenges



Summit Session
The Mosaic and Myriad of Challenges in Children’s Healthcare

Cheryl Olson MS, RN, NEA-BC
Chief Nursing Officer
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
Speaker

 


Summit Session
Inclusion, Equity and Access to Health Care: Disparities and Challenges in the 21st Century

Featuring:

   
Paula McHam
Director of Client & Community Affairs - South Texas/Louisiana
CIGNA
Moderator
   
Willie French
Director of Talent Acquisition
The Methodist Hospital System
Panelist
   
Pranika Uppal Sinha, MBA
Organizational Development Consultant
Memorial Hermann Memorial City
Panelist
   
Tracy Ledoux
Assistant Professor of Nutrition
University of Houston
Panelist
   
Brinda F. Springfield
Operational Director
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
   



VALAIC
 

$40 - Individual Registration Cost
Sponsor Opportunities Available

REGISTER NOW!

Please contact Mae Marshall at mae.marshall@texasdiversitycouncil.org if you have any questions or need additional information.



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