2nd Annual Speakers Series, sponsored by the Metro Louisville Department of Public Health and Wellness and the Center For Health Equity hosted by Metro United Way: CLOSING THE WIDENING GAP

October 28, 2008

Social Justice & Public Health

The social conditions into which we are born, live and work have a profound effect on our well-being and longevity. This Speaker’s Series is designed to bring attention to and heighten awareness about these factors that are influencing health outcomes. It is our hope that by beginning a dialogue about these issues, we can move toward the research and collaboration needed to address the social and economic factors influencing health inequities and bring about change.

Reception 5:00-5:30 Speaker 5:30

Seating is limited to the first 100 people who RSVP

For more information on the speakers, visit our website at

www.louisvilleky.gov/health/equity

November 18, 2008

“Beyond Obama: Reflections on Health, Race & Equity after Election 2008”

Ricky Jones, Ph.D.

Director, Center for the Study of Crime & Justice in Black Communities

January 13, 2009

Hank Herrera, M.D.

“Building Food Justice”

Founder/President, Center for Research, Education and Policy

February 24, 2009

“Social Determinants of Health vs. Social Determinants of Equity”

Camara Jones M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D.

Research Director on Social Determinants

Center for Disease Control

April 7, 2009

“Tackling the Root Causes of Health Inequities: Practical Ways You Can Make a Difference”

Makani Themba-Nixon, Executive Director Praxis Project

May 12, 2009

“Poverty and Elimination of Urban Health Disparities: Challenge and Opportunity”

Stephen Thomas Ph.D., Director, Center for Minority Health

University of Pittsburgh