Systemic Inequalities and Community Health Systems: Panel Discussion

Physicians and administrators from the St. Luke’s University Health Network and from the Lehigh Valley Health Network will participate in a panel discussion. Come learn how our local community is seeking to better understand systemic inequalities and the steps and approaches they are taking to address them.

St. Luke's University Health Network:

Dr. Ikemefuna Akusoba, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Director, Director of Student Advocacy and Community Engagement, Clinical Assistant Professor at Temple University College of Medicine

Dr. Rajika Reed, Vice President of Community Health

Lehigh Valley Health Network:

Dr. Jessica  Eygnor, Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Joseph Yozviak, Chief Medical Officer at Valley Health Partners Community Health Center

Panel Discussion 4:15-5:30

Reception and Informal Discussion 5:30-6:00

This panel discussion is part of the spring semester programming the Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education has organized around the theme “Systemic Inequalities in Health and Healthcare.” The panel discussion is co-sponsored with the Health Professions Program.