ABOUT THE EVENT

This talk delves into the challenges of universal healthcare delivery and the vital role of community health workers (CHWs) in overcoming disparities and improving access. It examines the evolution of healthcare delivery approaches and explores how collective action can address labor and gender abuses in healthcare delivery, driving improvements for patients worldwide. 

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Dr. Madeleine Ballard, PhD, MSc, is CEO of Community Health Impact Coalition, a global movement making professional community health workers the norm by changing guidelines, funding and policy. Her work alongside the Coalition has been featured in the New York Times, Foreign Policy, and Lancet Global Health. Through research, advocacy, and organizing with community health workers, she's driven policy changes that ensure quality care for millions—including those who provide it. She also serves on faculty at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Visit joinchic.org to join the movement.

Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP by 2/23.