Systemic Inequalities in Health and Healthcare--Social Identities and Communities: Mini-Conference Session II

As part of the semester programming on Systemic Inequalities in Health and Healthcare, organized by the Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education, Lafayette faculty from three departments will present their research on the Systemic Inequalities in Health and Healthcare–Social Identities and Communities in a mini-conference format.

Research Presentations

Dr. Carlos Tavares (Anthropology and Sociology) & Jaskaran Grewal '23: Clinicians' Health Disparities Knowledge and Communication Practices with Patients: The Case of OB/GYN Providers in the Southeast

Dr. Abbey Mann (Psychology): Sexual and Gender Minority Healthcare Access in Southern Appalachia

Dr. Brett Hendrickson (Religious Studies): “Good Religion” and “Bad Religion” in Mexican American Public Health

4:15-5:15 Short Research Presentations: Similar to the format used at academic conferences, each presenter will speak for fifteen minutes, followed by five minutes for questions.

5:15-6:00 Reception and Posters: During the reception we will continue to engage on the topics explored in the research presentations as well as learn via poster presentations about faculty-student research being conducted in the area of health economics. Come engage with others and discover the important research being conducted at Lafayette.