Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference: Advancing Health Equity

The theme of the 2024 conference is Advancing Health Equity. Dr. James Jackson, author of “Clearing the Fog: From Surviving to Thriving with Long COVID,” will be the keynote speaker. Dr. Jackson is a licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychology and cognitive rehabilitation and was recently featured on NPR’s Fresh Air.

There will be a second session from Dr. Yvonne Jackson, associate professor in the WMU Department of Physical Therapy. Dr. Jackson will discuss healthcare inequities in our community and discuss strategies to make improvements.

The third portion of the conference is a community panel discussion featuring individuals from Family Health Center, Integrated Services of Kalamazoo, Street Medicine. That segment is focused on inequities in health care and the impact on patients/clients.