Region VII DHRE
Preparedness Webinar Series

Health Equity: Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Presented by:
Abbey Lowe, MA
Assistant Professor
Department of Allied Health Professions, Education, Research and Practice
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Sara Donovan, MPH
Global Center for Health Security
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Tuesday, July 5 – 3:00 – 4:00 PM CT - Zoom

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: Webinar Registration - Zoom

Description:
This webinar will explore the interconnectedness of health inequities and disasters. In addition to reviewing how disasters have exacerbated health disparities, we will examine how principles of health equity have been incorporated into disaster health planning and response efforts to date. Further, the speakers will provide tangible recommendations for public health and healthcare leaders on prioritizing and promoting equity amid disasters.

Audience:
This webinar is intended for physicians, nurses, first responders, healthcare coalitions, emergency managers, federal and state partners along with other professionals throughout Region VII (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska).

Objectives:
• Define health equity in the context of a public health emergency
• Identify specific examples of health inequities presented during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Articulate recommendations to support health equity efforts for preparedness and response for public health professionals and health care teams

Continuing Education:
Physicians: The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses: The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 1.0 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.
EMS: The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Center for Continuing Education, EMS and Trauma Division approves this education opportunity for 1.0 hours of Emergency Medical Services Continuing Education. (Debbie VonSeggern, NRP, EMSI)