Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar Series
Upcoming Session:
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
12PM - 1PM (ET)
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Title: A Look at Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives at Different Levels of the VA
Description:
This Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar session will highlight diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts at all levels of the VA. VA leadership and staff will discuss DEI advances, programs, projections, research, and more.
Presenters:
Shakeria Cohen, PhD
Health Science Officer
DEI Committtee Co-Chair
Department of Veterans Affairs
Biomedical Laboratory Research & Development
Office of Research and Development
Courtni France, MS
Research Health Science Specialist
Health Services Research & Development
Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation
Diverity and Inclusion Core
Durham VA Medical Center
Harvey Johnson
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of Resolution Management, Diversity and Inclusion
Department of Veterans Affairs
Intended audience:
Researchers, clinicians, care coordinators, policy makers, educators, data analysts, Veteran stakeholders and representatives of vulnerable Veteran groups who are interested in understanding and/or promoting equitable health among all Veterans.
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About the Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminars
The VHA Office of Health Equity (OHE) in partnership with the VA Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) launched the Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminars. Each cyberseminar spotlights activities that promote the implementation of the VHA Health Equity Action Plan (HEAP), and aims to:
- Catalyze, synergize, and coordinate VHA programs, projects, and initiatives to effectively identify, understand, seek and implement solutions to diminish and where possible eliminate health disparities;
- Demonstrate alignment with other federal partners working to achieve health equity;
- Bring focus to VHA efforts to provide a more equitable, individualized and patient-driven health care delivery system;
- Improve overall quality of care through equity in all policies and the achievement of health equity for all;
- Incorporate the innovative ideas and input of all users in order to encourage a bottom up approach while maintaining a strong connection to the overarching goals of the VA;
- Capitalize on the existing network of advocates and programs in both administrative and clinical realms to weave health equity dialogue and cultural attunement into training and other activities within and outside the health care system; and
- Serve as a guide and/or starting place that would remain a living document which is open to modification and adaptation to continuously meet the needs of the Veterans entrusted to the VHA.