Keynote Address
Emergency Medicine & Civic Engagement
Presented by Elizabeth Cohn, RN, PhD, FAAN
Elizabeth G. Cohn, PhD, NP, RN, is the vice president of health equity research at the Institute of Health System Science and a professor of women’s health research. She is a visionary nurse leader and national and international translational nurse scientist with expertise and recognition in health equity, precision medicine and community-engaged research. Dr. Cohn began her career working at North Shore University Hospital in the emergency department and in critical care units for more than 25 years. Dr. Cohn was named the Obama White House Champion of Change in Precision Medicine and Health Equity, and is an award-winning speaker on health equity, civic engagement and social justice. She serves as an advisor for Vot+ER She has authored many publications including the Principles of Community Engagement (Third Edition), a seminal Centers for Disease Control and National Institutes of Health study.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze how public health initiatives can be enhanced through community participation and collaboration with healthcare providers.
- Identify the key updates and changes in opioid prescribing regulations in response to the opioid crisis.
- Examine current and potential future applications of AI in improving patient outcomes and increasing healthcare accessibility.
- Understand the role of global cooperation and information-sharing in preventing the spread of emerging infectious diseases.
Agenda
| Start Time | End Time | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Key Updates and Changes in Opioid Prescribing Regulations Presented by Andrea Black, APRN |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Global Health: Lessons Learned Through 2 Decades with the Batwa Pygmies Presented by Scott Kellermann, MD |
| 10:00 AM | 10:30 AM | Poster Introduction & Break |
| 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | Artificial Intelligence & Healthcare Reform Presented by Sarah Kramer, MD |
| 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Utilizing AI in Practice Presented by Alicia Glassco, DNP, RN |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Keynote Address | Emergency Medicine & Civic Engagement Presented by Elizabeth Cohn, RN, PhD, FAAN |
| 1:00 PM | 1:15 PM | Poster Winners & Break |
| 1:15 PM | 2:15 PM | Weighting for Change: A Toolbox for Weight Loss Medications Presented by Glecille Salonga, PharmD, BCACP |
