Conversations on Health Equity

The Clinton Center’s Conversations on Health Equity series explored several important topics related to health equity, including vaccine confidence, maternal health disparities, and health equity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each program brought together health experts and practitioners for practical conversations designed to outline the problems that impact millions of our fellow Americans and provide solutions and action items that can make a difference.

This series was presented in partnership with Bank of America and sponsored by the Derek Lewis Foundation; National Medical Association; and Arkansas Medical, Dental, & Pharmaceutical Association. Conversations on Health Equity are presented by the Clinton Foundation and produced virtually by the Clinton Presidential Center.

Program 1: Promoting Vaccine Confidence in Black and Latinx Communities

Presented in partnership with the National Medical Association’s Region V.
During the first of three programs, experts and practitioners discussed the COVID-19 vaccine, how best to reassure patients of its safety, and ways to promote confidence among Black and Latinx communities.

Moderator:
Chelsea Clinton, DPhil, MPH, Clinton Foundation
Panelists:
• Dr. Dominic Mack, Morehouse School of Medicine
• Dr. Sonja Hughes, Aetna, a CVS Health Company
• Dr. William W. “Sam” Greenfield, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Program 2: Addressing Maternal Health Disparities 

During the second program in our “Conversations on Health Equity” series, experts and practitioners discussed the policies and systems impacting women’s reproductive healthcare. They shared resources and offered action steps to ensure women, and their babies, are healthy before, during, and after pregnancy.

Moderator:
Dr. Carla Ortique, The Women’s Specialist of Houston

Panelists:
• Dr. Nirvana Manning, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Dr. Yolanda Lawson, Madewell OBGYN

Program 3: Moving Health Equity Forward After COVID-19

During the third program in our “Conversations on Health Equity” series, our panel of experts and practitioners discussed the causes of health inequity and share solutions to move us forward toward a more equitable health care system.

Moderator:
Dr. Creshelle R. Nash, M.D., M.P.H., Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Panelists:
• Mayra E. Alvarez, MHA, The Children’s Partnership
• Dr. Jay Bhatt, Medical Home Network
• Dr. Brian Gittens, Ed.D, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Lupe M. Rodríguez, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice (Latina Institute)