June Hopkins Health Equity Discussion

Sponsored by the Society of Black Alumni 

June's virtual discussion will focus on youth and the criminal justice system. The discussion will be led by our special guests, Dr. Michelle Staples-Horne, Medical Director, Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and Dr. Janice Hutchinson, board-certified Pediatrician and Adult and Child Psychiatrist.

Mission: The Johns Hopkins Health Equity Group is a solutions-driven group that works to create healthier communities through advocacy, policy review and reform, and community empowerment to create more equitable health outcomes in underserved communities.
 
Vision: Our collective efforts empower underserved communities through education and provide resources to create equity in health and wellbeing. We are committed to addressing social determinants of health through:
o   Health advocacy;
o   Community engagement and empowerment;
o   Policy review and reform; and
o   Achieving equitable health outcomes.

The Hopkins Health Equity Group meets at noon on the first Thursday of each month. We look forward to you joining the conversation!

Disclaimer: The perspectives and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) during this program are those of the speaker(s) and not, necessarily, those of Johns Hopkins University and the scheduling of any speaker at an alumni event or program does not constitute the University’s endorsement of the speaker’s perspectives and opinions.