Top Health Equity Events for Minorities This Week | March 10 – 16, 2025
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March 10 – 16, 2025

Welcome to our weekly roundup of impactful health equity events nationwide! These events tackle health disparities, community engagement, and equitable healthcare access for minority communities. Whether virtual or in-person, they offer insights, networking, and advocacy opportunities to drive real change. This week’s highlights: discussions on racial health disparities, career development, and community well-being. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn, connect, and take action!

 

1. Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity: March 2025 Health Equity Jam Session

Virtual | March 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST.

Focus: Featuring Dr. Gaurav Dave presenting “At the Crossroads: Implementation Science and Integrated Care”

Join the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity for the March Health Equity Jam Session to hear from Gaurav Dave, MBBS, DrPH, MPH, who will present his talk, “At the Crossroads: Implementation Science and Integrated Care,  this virtual session focuses on integrating implementation science with integrated care models to advance health equity.

 

2. Xavier University’s Health Disparities Conference

New Orleans, LA | March 9 – 11, 2025
Focus: Black & Latino Health Equity Research

One of the leading national conferences on racial health disparities. Discussions will cover community-driven research, healthcare policy, and culturally competent care for Black and Latino communities.

3. Navigating the Current Public Health Job Market 

Virtual | March 11, 2025, 2PM EST

Focus: Boosting confidence during career transitions

This session will help you navigate career transitions with confidence by using a values assessment tool to clarify your next steps. It will cover strategies for optimizing your resume and LinkedIn profile, crafting compelling cover letters, and provide an introduction to Big Interview, a powerful resource for refining interview skills. Whether you’re a recent graduate, transitioning careers, or seeking new opportunities, this webinar offers valuable insights to support your next step in the public health field.

 

4. Grad School Game Plan: Choosing the Right Program, PI, and Path to Success

Virtual | March 11 · 7:30pm EST

Focus: Guidance on choosing the right graduate program, mentorship, funding, and research fit.

Join Dr. Carmen Banks, founder of MelanInScience, for an interactive webinar on selecting a graduate program. Learn how to assess mentors, secure funding, and find a supportive research environment to set yourself up for success.

 

5. Dr. Angela Jackson signing “The Win-Win Workplace”

Barnes & Noble 5th Ave | March 11th at 12:00 PM ET

Focus: Book Signing of The Win-Win Workplace by Angela Jackson

Join Barnes & Noble – Fifth Ave on Tuesday, March 11th at 12:00 PM ET for a special book signing with Dr. Angela Jackson, Harvard University researcher and founder of Future Forward Strategies. Celebrate the release of The Win-Win Workplace and gain insights on building equitable, thriving work environments.

 

6. Connect2Care Free Lunch & Learns

Brooklyn, NY | March 12, 1:15-3:15 pm EST

Focus: Understanding Mental Health and Stress

Connect2Care hosts a health session on Understanding Mental Health and Stress, led by Dr. Noel Manyindo, covering causes, risks, prevention, and treatment options. Designed to support underinsured New Yorkers, some sessions also include free medical screenings and lunch for attendees.

 

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