Summit Track: Harnessing Information

The widening application of data within community and population health paints a picture that is both incredibly promising and increasingly complex. Relatively recent global advancements in technology have revolutionized the way that health information is gathered, processed, analyzed, and communicated. Tools such as health tracking devices and cloud-based data management solutions have created opportunities not only to look more broadly, …

Session Spotlight: The Role of Nursing in Advancing Population Health

Guest Author: Monica Hughes, MSN, RN, Clinical Assistant Professor, St. David’s School of Nursing, Texas State University Session Title: The Role of Nursing in Advancing Population Health Date: Thursday, October 17 (Day 1) Time: 2:45 – 3:30pm One night over the summer I entered my kitchen to find a group of young adults around my kitchen table, in hot pursuit of winning the …

Keynote Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Courtney N. Phillips

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Courtney N. Phillips will be delivering the opening keynote at the 2019 Healthier Texas Summit. Get to know her below! Dr. Courtney N. Phillips serves as executive commissioner of Texas Health and Human Services (HHS), the largest state agency system committed to improving the health, safety and well-being of Texans. HHS comprises 38,000 …

Summit Track: Advancing Health Equity

In an article commenting on the findings from a recent study measuring race and ethnicity in relation to social determinants of health and community wellbeing, Georges Benjamin, M.D., executive director of the American Public Health Association, offered the following appraisal: “When it comes to health and drivers of health, we are far from equal.” His statement points to one of …

Two women posing for a photo at the Healthier Texas Summit in Austin, Texas

8 Sessions You Don’t Want To Miss!

From TEDx-style lightning rounds to deep-dive conversations into some of the most pressing issues in public health, Healthier Texas Summit 2019 promises new experiences and a multitude of opportunities to connect with the people and topics that will galvanize your work. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the not-to-miss sessions happening at the Summit in Austin this October! Lightning …