The 2021 symposium was held Thursday, March 11, 2022, with the theme Partnerships in Action: Collectively Achieving Racial Equity to Improve the Health of Our Community.
Watch the video, to gain a sense of the spirit and purpose of the partnership, Symposium, and outcomes.
Symposium Videos and Materials
Symposium Recordings
Dr. Fullilove’s Presentation: "Make Me Do It.": FDR's Advice to A. Philip Randolph and Us
Dr. Fullilove’s Book: From Enforcers to Guardians A public health primer on ending police violence
Community Partner Videos
Welcoming Remarks - 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Speakers: Dr. Cheryll Bowers-Stephens - Healthy Blue Performance Medical Director, Shelina Davis - Louisiana Public Health Institute CEO, Dr. Kathleen Kennedy - Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy Professor and Dean, Dr. Courtney Phillips - Louisiana Department of Health Secretary, Dr. Christy Valentine - Healthy Blue Plan President
Moderator: Kathy Victorian - Healthy Blue Medicaid Territory Marketing Manager
Opening Plenary Session - 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Session Topic: "Make Me Do It.": FDR's Advice to A. Philip Randolph and Us
Speaker: Dr. Mindy Fullilove, The New School Professor of Urban Policy and Health
Moderator: Tiffany Netters, Louisiana Public Health Institute Director of Policy & Equity
Session Description: As local, state, and national leaders, including the American Public Health Association and the American Medical Association, declare racism a public health crisis, the movement to advance racial equity and justice must be followed by allocation of resources and strategic action to improve health for all. Explore the underpinnings of how social and environmental factors affect the health of communities and how collective action can address these disparities across different sectors. Discuss implicit bias as a barrier to health care and how we address it.
Community Partner Videos - 10:30a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
UMX + Hammond DDD
Covington Community Garden
Luke’s House Clinic
NIH - ALL of US
Xavier University Minority Health & Health Disparities Research & Education
Morning Track - 10:40 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
TRACK 1A - TOPIC: Breaking the Poverty Cycle to Achieve Economic Security and Better Health
Speakers: Nicole Jolly - Urban League of Louisiana Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Assistant to the President, Andreanecia M. Morris - GNO Housing Alliance and Housing NOLA Executive Director, Dr. Andre Perry - Brookings Institute Metropolitan Policy Program Senior Fellow
Moderator: Robert Blue - Healthy Blue Tribal Liaison
Session Description: In this session, we will explore the detrimental impacts of the poverty cycle on community health. A person’s access to financial resources affects everything - where they live, educational options, and access to meaningful employment. Panelists will share insights on the correlation between racial and economic disparities as they relate to health outcomes. We will discuss solutions aimed to dismantle race-based policies that have been passed over the years and rebuild equitable systems (like housing) that support health in communities.
TRACK 2A - TOPIC: Reforming Systems of Education and Incarceration to Improve Louisianans’ Quality of Living
Speakers: Maryam Henderson-Uloho - SisterHearts Thrift Store CEO, Jee Park - Innocence Project New Orleans Executive Director, Bruce Reilly - Voice of the Experienced (VOTE) Deputy Director, Will Snowden - Vera Institute of Justice’s New Orleans Office Director
Moderator: Lisa Ellsworth - Healthy Blue Community Relations Representative
Session Description: This session will examine the intersection of mental health, the education system, and the entrenched system of mass incarceration at a local and state level. Mass incarceration exacerbates many facets of this country’s divides – in income and health, access to justice, and over race. Learn how community leaders in the education and justice field are working on various reforms that address systemic oppression. Examples of collaborations with local government and community organizations will be shared.
TRACK 3A - TOPIC: Achieving Health Equity and Racial Healing through Health Care Transformation
Speakers: Gerrelda Davis - Louisiana Primary Care Association Executive Director, Charlotte Parent - University Medical Center New Orleans Vice President of Business Development, Dr. Eboni Price-Haywood - Ochsner Xavier Institute for Health Equity and Research Medical Director, Dr. Denese Shervington - Tulane University School of Medicine Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Institute for Women and Ethnic Studies (IWES) President and CEO
Moderator: Thom Hart - Anthem Disability Policy Engagement Director
Session Description: In this session, panelists will share insights on public health efforts that explore the intersection of race and access to quality health care. Accountability, data, and leadership are critical to addressing race-based disparities in health care outcomes.
Community Partner Videos - 11:40 a.m. - 11:50 p.m.
Priority Health Care
Franklinton FOCUS
Roots of Music
Afternoon Track - 11:50 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.
TRACK 1B - TOPIC: Breaking the Poverty Cycle to Achieve Economic Security and Better Health
Speakers: Nicole Jolly - Urban League of Louisiana Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Assistant to the President, Andreanecia M. Morris - GNO Housing Alliance and Housing NOLA Executive Director, Dr. Andre Perry - Brookings Institute Metropolitan Policy Program Senior Fellow
Moderator: Robert Blue - Healthy Blue Tribal Liaison
Session Description: In this session, we will explore the detrimental impacts of the poverty cycle on community health. A person’s access to financial resources affects everything - where they live, educational options, and access to meaningful employment. Panelists will share insights on the correlation between racial and economic disparities as they relate to health outcomes. We will discuss solutions aimed to dismantle race-based policies that have been passed over the years and rebuild equitable systems (like housing) that support health in communities.
TRACK 2B - TOPIC: Reforming Systems of Education and Incarceration to Improve Louisianans' Quality of Living
Speakers: Maryam Henderson-Uloho - SisterHearts Thrift Store CEO, Jee Park - Innocence Project New Orleans Executive Director, Bruce Reilly - Voice of the Experienced (VOTE) Deputy Director, Will Snowden - Vera Institute of Justice’s New Orleans Office Director
Moderator: Lisa Ellsworth - Healthy Blue Community Relations Representative
Session Description: This session will examine the intersection of mental health, the education system, and the entrenched system of mass incarceration at a local and state level. Mass incarceration exacerbates many facets of this country’s divides – in income and health, access to justice, and over race. Learn how community leaders in the education and justice field are working on various reforms that address systemic oppression. Examples of collaborations with local government and community organizations will be shared.
TRACK 3B - TOPIC: Achieving Health Equity and Racial Healing through Health Care Transformation
Speakers: Gerrelda Davis - Louisiana Primary Care Association Executive Director, Charlotte Parent - University Medical Center New Orleans Vice President of Business Development, Dr. Eboni Price-Haywood - Ochsner Xavier Institute for Health Equity and Research Medical Director, Dr. Denese Shervington - Tulane University School of Medicine Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Institute for Women and Ethnic Studies (IWES) President and CEO
Moderator: Thom Hart - Anthem Disability Policy Engagement Director
Session Description: In this session, panelists will share insights on public health efforts that explore the intersection of race and access to quality health care. Accountability, data, and leadership are critical to addressing race-based disparities in health care outcomes.