Patient Advocacy Leadership Summit (PALS)
"Where Does Minority Health Factor into the Health Reform Equation?"
Implementing Public Act 653 - Michigan's Health Disparity Law
December 10 - 11, 2009
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Summit Agenda
Video Highlights
Speakers' Presentations
Brian Smedley, Ph.D., Vice President and Director, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Washington, D.C. - Presentation - "Building Stronger Communities for Better Health: Moving from Science to Policy & Practice"
Adewale Troutman, M.D., Director, Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Louisville, KY. - Presentation - "Reform What? Business as Usual or the Usual Business"
Deborah Riddick, J.D., R.N., Director of Policy and Plannin, School Community Health Alliance of Michigan, Lansing, MI. - Presentation - "Making Your Voice Count: Advocacy Workshop"