A range of content from some of our most inspiring, sought-after speakers.
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Hello Cara,
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Welcome to our 12th edition of HealthCast, which features a range of content from some of our most informative and inspiring, sought-after speakers.
In this volume, we highlight some of our leading speakers on health equity and the social determinants of health - vital topics that we must continue to keep at the forefront of today's dialogue. Also be sure to check out Steve Pemberton's recent free virtual talk on health disparities to gain valuable insights from someone who has experienced it firsthand. And, finally, listen to one of our audience favorites and "top four" TED speaker, Nora McInerny, as she guests on the WTF podcast to discuss grief, loss and new beginnings.
I hope you are well and I look forward to connecting soon,
Brenda
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Health Equity
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APB is known for its long history of working toward justice and equality, providing a platform to those giving a voice to the voiceless. Leaders such as surgeons general Dr. Richard Carmona and Dr. Regina Benjamin, John Quiñones and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have been on the forefront of solving the social determinants of health. As we reflect on everything that is happening, let’s be confident that change will come – and smart enough to know that it must involve all of us.
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Daniel E. Dawes
HEALTH POLICY EXPERT & AUTHOR
+READ THE FULL ARTICLE
"HHS, Morehouse in $40M Initiative to Address Coronavirus, Minority Health Disparities"
The U.S. Health and Human Services Department (HHS) recently announced a $40 million, three-year partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine to battle the COVID-19 outbreak in vulnerable communities, part of an effort to create a “strategic network” targeting underserved populations. With the coronavirus pandemic having a disproportionate impact on communities of color, public officials are devoting far more attention to underlying disparities that result in uneven health outcomes. Daniel Dawes, director of Morehouse’s Satcher Health Leadership Institute, told Yahoo Finance that the goal was to "establish a national COVID-19 resiliency network (NCRN)” that shines a light on the communities that have been ignored."
+LEARN MORE ABOUT DANIEL E. DAWES
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Steve Pemberton
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, WORKHUMAN
& BEST SELLING AUTHOR
+WATCH THE FREE EVENT
"A Chance in the World: Breaking the Cycle in Health Disparities"
After years of being trapped in the foster care system, Steve Pemberton, a biracial orphan who was told he didn't have a chance in the world, went on a search for his biological family. He discovered gaps in a healthcare system that greatly impacted his mother's and his father's life. He found that his paternal grandmother had died of heart disease at just 40 years old, leading to the immediate disintegration of the family, including leaving Pemberton's father as an orphan. In another part of the country, a similar narrative was unfolding for his mother. Steve understands firsthand how your zip code can influence your access to healthcare and impact lives and communities. Although the notion of health inequities are not new, COVID-19 is shining a light on the flaws of our health system. Steve shares his personal story to help elevate the conversation around health disparities and points us towards solutions so that everyone might have a "Chance in The World."
+LEARN MORE ABOUT STEVE PEMBERTON
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Nora McInerny
AUTHOR & HOST OF POPULAR PODCAST,
TERRIBLE THANKS FOR ASKING
+LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Hear Nora on the "WTF" Podcast Talking Grief, Loss & New Beginnings
Nora McInerny specializes in difficult conversations: death, loss, illness, mental health, trauma, change, and how to move forward with grief with resilience, joy, love and humor. She recently joined Marc Maron on his podcast, WTF. As Marc dealt with his own personal grief, he looked around the Internet for some guidance on coping with loss. He then came across Nora’s popular TED talk, where she discussed losing her father, her husband and miscarrying her second baby within the span of a few weeks. Listen as Nora and Marc talk about processing the harsh realities of life while working on a way to find new beginnings.
+LEARN MORE ABOUT NORA MCINERNY
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Introducing the APB Virtual Platform
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Events as we know them may never be the same. The realities of social distancing, concerns about travel and other challenges demand innovative alternatives and crowd-drawing programs. That’s what you get with the APB Virtual Platform: A one-stop solution that combines the world’s top speaking talent with the latest in technology to fully organize a one, two or three-day conference, from registration and speaker sessions to live video networking and analytics. Click here to learn more!
Here what speaker John Quiñones has to say about going virtual:
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Hear What Other Clients Are Saying About Our Speakers!
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"We had our big event with Samantha Harris and I want to thank you so much for singing her praises so well. First and foremost, she is a really remarkable individual. She is intelligent, relatable and so down to earth. Everyone loved her, from the CEO to the community participants who attended the event. Her keynote was so well done and her message was right on point, echoing our organizational philosophies about knowing your own body, advocating for yourself and empowering yourself to be the best version. She was so patient and interactive with each of the participants in the Meet and Greet and book signing and did a wonderful job on both on-air television appearances (not surprising!)."
-EDWARD-ELMHURST HEALTH FOR SAMANTHA HARRIS
"Kim Campbell drew a standing ovation from our audience of neurologists and neuroscientists for her candid and moving story of caregiving for Glen Campbell in his final years. She was responsive to media requests, and is an informed, articulate and gracious spokesperson for the plight of families affected by Alzheimer’s. Her presence underscored the importance of our members’ research, and we are honored to have hosted her."
-THE AMERICAN NEUROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION FOR KIM CAMPBELL
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ICYMI: Free Virtual Events & More
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