The State of Black Health
The next event in our State of Black Health series has been scheduled for February 6th at Highmark Blue Shield in Camp Hill. Stay tuned for details regarding the time and panelists. We hope to see you there!
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Mental Health Equity Forum
On October 3rd, The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg and Highmark Health held a World Mental Health Day public forum on Mental Health Equity. Thank you to our panelists: Ruth Moore, Dr. Samantha Butts, Dr.Rafat Omar, and Dr. Shaun Cook…
Honesty is badly needed in global health
By: Yolanda Mwita In today’s interconnected world, the need for transparency and honesty in global health policy is more pressing than ever. The recent global health crises from the COVID-19 pandemic to emerging threats like climate-induced health issues demonstrate that…
Mental Health Equity in PA
Highmark and The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg host a special forum on Mental Health Equity in PA to explore the issues related to the mental health crisis and its impact on disparate communities in the commonwealth. Doors open at…
2024 International Women’s Festival
2024 International Women’s Festival This year’s festival took place at the Civic Club of Harrisburg on March 23rd. It featured a health forum with Dr. Najiba Benabess, Phyllis Hicks, Chavone Momon-Nelson, DO and Gloria Merrick. The day concluded with an…
The State of Women’s Health: A Global Perspective
Ensuring equitable healthcare for women from puberty to menopause remains a global challenge. This forum brought together healthcare professionals to discuss comprehensive healthcare across all life stages, aiming to improve health and well-being for all women. Panelists:
The State of Black Health Forum Recap
On February 21st we held our annual forum on the State of Black Health. We were honored this year, to have four distinguished panelists share their views with those in attendance. Dr. Thomas Butler, a transpalnt surgeon from Penn State…
The State of Women’s Health: Global Perspectives
Ensuring equitable healthcare for women from puberty to menopause remains a global challenge. This forum will bring together healthcare professionals to discuss comprehensive healthcare across all life stages, aiming to improve health and well-being for all women. Join us at…
The State of Black Health
Join us for an insightful and empowering discussion on the current state of Black health in America. This Black History Month event, held at Highmark, will explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by the Black community in achieving optimal…
Pandemic Preparedness – Great Decisions
Looking back at the covid-19 pandemic, there are many lessons to take away in terms of domestic and international policies. Although this pandemic seems to have waned, how can we apply these lessons to future pandemics? Will countries cooperate, and…
