04.17.2025 • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
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The Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina is excited to announce the 7th Annual South Carolina Health Equity Summit, themed “Bridge, Build, Breakthrough: Advancing Health Equity Together.” This summit aims to bring together professionals, practitioners, researchers, and advocates committed to advancing health equity in South Carolina.
The Health Equity Champion Pledge is about taking action to eliminate equity-driven health disparities across South Carolina.
Call for Presenters
This summit aims to bring together professionals, practitioners, researchers, and advocates committed to advancing health equity in South Carolina. We invite dynamic individuals to contribute their expertise, insights, and innovative solutions to foster a healthier and more equitable South Carolina.
Submit by Friday, December 6, 2024.
KEY TRACKS
Bridge:
We seek initiatives that connect diverse communities, stakeholders, and resources, forming strong partnerships that address gaps in health access and equity. Proposals should focus on fostering collaboration to bridge divides and ensure that everyone has a voice in the conversation.
Build:
We encourage submissions that offer innovative strategies, education, and collective action aimed at building resilient communities. These proposals should demonstrate how sustainable solutions can be developed to empower individuals and organizations in taking control of their health and well-being, particularly in underserved areas.
Breakthrough:
We are looking for breakthrough ideas and promising practices that can transform the landscape of health equity. Proposals should focus on leveraging collective strengths and insights to overcome the barriers preventing equitable health outcomes, ultimately leading to a healthier, more inclusive future for all.
Call for Nominations
The awards will celebrate and honor individuals, institutions, or initiatives that have made significant strides in reducing disparities in healthcare access, outcomes, and overall well-being. It underscores the importance of achieving equitable health outcomes for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, age, or other factors.
Nomination Deadline: Friday, January 3, 2025
Questions? Email alliance@healthiersc.org
AWARDS CATEGORIES
The Health Equity Circle of Champions Award (For Individuals)
The Health Equity Circle of Champions Award is a distinguished recognition that honors and celebrates individuals who serve as beacons of inspiration in the pursuit of health equity. Recipients of this award have exhibited exceptional leadership qualities, driving positive change, fostering inclusivity, and contributing to the development of innovative solutions that address the root causes of health disparities. By recognizing and highlighting their achievements, the award aims to inspire others to follow in their footsteps, creating a ripple effect that advances the collective mission of achieving health equity for all.
The Vince Ford Health Equity Award (For Organizations)
The Vince Ford Health Equity Award is a distinguished recognition presented to state and local organizations that have demonstrated outstanding commitment and innovation in advancing health equity. This award celebrates entities that have implemented groundbreaking initiatives, programs, or strategies to address health disparities. Award recipients serve as inspiration for how creativity and collaboration can be utilized to address systemic challenges and promote equitable health for all.
Introducing our Keynote Speaker
Kari-Claudia Allen Harrington, M.D.
Prisma Health
Dr. Kari-Claudia Allen Harrington is a board-certified family medicine physician, motivational coach, speaker, author and community activist.
She attended the historically Black university, North Carolina Central University in Durham, and obtained her doctor of medicine and master degree in public health at Boston University School of Medicine in 2013. She completed her residency training at the USC SOM family medicine residency program, where she is now on faculty.
Her special interests include delivering babies and medical education, and she often lectures on race and medicine. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, is married to her wonderful husband, Jay, and is mother to two brilliant infants, Claudia and Jeremiah.
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