An Initiative of
Uniting to Transform Health in Texas
October 20-21, 2022
Early Bird Registration Now Open!
The 2022 Healthier Texas Summit is returning in-person this year in Austin, Texas! During this premier community and population health conference, Texas’ thought leaders and health champions gather to connect, share innovative ideas and effective practices, and build cross-sector relationships that are key to building a healthier Texas. The Healthier Texas Summit offers informative sessions, discussions, and interactive workshops, with continuing education credits (CECs) available for numerous professions.
Location: AT&T Hotel and Conference Center Austin, TX
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2022 Healthier Texas Summit
Keynote Speakers
Bechara Choucair, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Health Officer of Kaiser Permanente
Dr. Choucair oversees Kaiser Permanente’s efforts to address the social health of its 12.5 million members and the 68 million people who live in the communities it serves. As chief health officer, he also is accountable for the care of over 1 million Kaiser Permanente Medicaid members and those dually enrolled in Medicaid and Medicare. From January through November 2021, Dr. Choucair served as the White House national vaccinations coordinator, coordinating timely, safe, and equitable administration of COVID-19 vaccinations for the U.S. population, with over 450 million doses of vaccines administered.
Prior to joining Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Choucair was at Trinity Health, where he served as Senior Vice President, Safety Net and Community Health, he also was the Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner, has served on numerous boards, earned a number of local and national awards, including recognition on Modern Healthcare’s list of the 50 Most Influential Health Executives in the U.S.
Hear Dr. Bechara Choucair, MD, speak at the 2022 Healthier Texas Summit!
Dr. Judith Monroe, President and CEO of the CDC Foundation
Dr. Judith Monroe has dedicated her career to protecting people and saving lives.
In her work a the CDC Foundation, Dr. Monroe advances priority programs that improve the health of people across America and around the world. The CDC Foundation mobilized philanthropic and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection work, managing hundreds of programs in the United States and more than 140 countries. The CDC Foundation is actively supporting the CDC and U.S. health departments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic with support to low-and middle-income countries. While supporting communications and clinical research, including a portfolio with a focus on health equity, the CDC Foundation also responded to the Zika pandemic as an implementing partner to mobilize resources, and throughout the 2014-15 Ebola pandemic, Dr. Monroe served as senior advisor for domestic response.
Dr. Monroe currently serves on the board of directors for the Center for Global Health Innovation, was appointed by Governor Holcomb to co-chair a public health commission, is a member of the Milken Institute’s Public Health Advisory Board, the COVID Collaborative, the Advisory Council of the Pandemic Action Network, and the APHA Alliance for Disease Prevention and Response. Hear of Dr. Monroe’s experiences, strategies, and work at the 2022 Healthier Texas summit.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship provides partners with unique opportunities to connect and engage with attendees while increasing their brand exposure, building their network of health champions, and joining like-minded community leaders to accelerate the health movement in Texas and beyond! At It’s Time Texas, we prioritize developing mutually beneficial relationships with partners. To discuss the sponsorship opportunities and select the sponsorship level that best fits your company’s goals and needs, please contact Jamie Williams.
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Call for proposals is now closed.
We are currently reviewing proposals submitted before May 30, 2022. Presenters will be notified on or before 5pm on June 30th.
If you have any questions, please email Madeline at madeline@itstimetexas.org.
Hotel Information
2022 Healthier Texas Summit participants are responsible for making their own reservations. A room block with limited rooms has been reserved at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center. The room rate for a single/double is $214.00. To make a reservation, please click here.
Address:
AT&T Hotel and Conference Center
1900 University Avenue
Austin, Texas 78705
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It’s Time Texas believes Texas is best when Texans are healthy. That’s why It’s Time Texas is championing the movement to create a culture of health throughout the great state of Texas. Our programs, events, and partnerships empower all Texans to lead healthier lives, build healthier communities, and contribute to a healthier state. It’s Time Texas is a statewide non-profit organization working to bring people, communities, and organizations together to take action that supports health for all, now and for generations to come.
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