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View from the Hill: A conversation with Rep. Dwight Evans
Rep. Dwight Evans represents a Philadelphia district on the front lines of America’s gun violence epidemic. He has developed an ambitious $50 billion plan to tackle gun violence at its … Continue reading "View from the Hill: A conversation with Rep. Dwight Evans"
The fight for equity: Reforming health care systems from within
Structural racism takes a pernicious toll on health. And institutional and individual bias can mean you’re treated differently depending on the color of your skin. The result: Huge racial disparities … Continue reading "The fight for equity: Reforming health care systems from within"
Shaping the future of public health: A conversation with emerging leaders
A psychiatrist who focuses on erasing the stigma of mental health care in the Black community. A hospital executive who tackles emergency preparedness through an equity lens. A nonprofit founder … Continue reading "Shaping the future of public health: A conversation with emerging leaders"
View from the Hill: A conversation with Sen. Tim Kaine
Sen. Tim Kaine came down with COVID in the first wave of the pandemic, in March of 2020. Today, he experiences non-debilitating Long COVID, which he describes as minor and … Continue reading "View from the Hill: A conversation with Sen. Tim Kaine"
View from the Hill: A conversation with Sen. Ron Wyden
Sen. Ron Wyden has long pressed for reform of the mental health care system. As chair of the Senate Finance Committee, he is now leading a bipartisan effort to improve … Continue reading "View from the Hill: A conversation with Sen. Ron Wyden"
Fighting for health and justice in the wake of Supreme Court setbacks
A Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forum Recent and anticipated Supreme Court rulings on abortion access, gun control, voting rights, environmental protection, and affirmative action are reshaping U.S. politics … Continue reading "Fighting for health and justice in the wake of Supreme Court setbacks"
Dismantling disinformation
An on-demand video will be posted after the event. We’ve all seen the perils of disinformation. So, how do we combat it? This panel will explore concrete proposals for dismantling … Continue reading "Dismantling disinformation"
View from the Hill: A conversation with Sen. Michael Bennet
Presented jointly with POLITICO Sen. Michael Bennet has called for dramatically expanding the public health workforce and rethinking the federal role in spurring development of critical therapeutics, such as next-generation … Continue reading "View from the Hill: A conversation with Sen. Michael Bennet"
View from the Hill: A conversation with Rep. Lauren Underwood
Presented jointly with POLITICO Rep. Lauren Underwood brings a unique perspective to Capitol Hill. The youngest African-American woman ever to serve in the House, she is a registered nurse and … Continue reading "View from the Hill: A conversation with Rep. Lauren Underwood"
View from the Hill: A conversation with Sen. Bill Cassidy
Presented jointly with POLITICO Sen. Bill Cassidy has been outspoken about the need to improve our response time in future public health emergencies. He has bucked many in his party … Continue reading "View from the Hill: A conversation with Sen. Bill Cassidy"