September 15, 2016
Seton Healthcare
1345 Philomena St.
Austin, TX 78723
"Many Faces Addressing Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare"
William B. Lawson, MD, PhD, DLFAPA Featured Presenter Associate Dean for Health Disparities, Dell Medical School Professor Dell Medical School & Huston-Tillotson University Director of Health Disparities Policy and Research |
8:00am - 9:00am | Registration, Continental Breakfast & Networking |
9:00am - 10:00am | Featured Speaker: William B. Lawson |
10:00am - 10:15am | Break |
10:15am - 12:00pm | Panel Discussion |
11:10am - 11:15am | Recognition of Sponsors and Closing Remarks |
Diversity training can be very beneficial and is essential to any organization’s success. However, training without proper execution is futile. Cultural competence not only considers differences in the ethnicity, gender, religion, physical ability, social status, age, educational background, etc. of each individual, but also focuses on the actual application of lessons learned and skills obtained through academia, training, “hands-on” experiences, community outreach, employee resource groups, and daily interaction with patients and personnel.
The changing demographics and economics of our growing multicultural world, and the long-standing disparities in the health status of people from culturally diverse backgrounds has challenged health care providers and organizations to consider cultural diversity as a priority and moving past the concept of diversity. Instead focusing more on the concept of a culture of inclusion that will lead to excellence.
For registration and sponsorship opportunities please contact David Vanek at david.vanek@texasdiversitycouncil.org