NAHN Hispanic Health Policy Summit
2025 NAHN Hispanic Health Policy Summit - Thank You for Attending!
February 18-19 | Washington, DC
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the NAHN Hispanic Health Policy Summit (HHPS)! The annual NAHN HHPS unites the Latino healthcare community to advocate for the health care issues affecting the Hispanic population and proposing potential solutions. The National Association of Hispanic Nurses was excited to lead this joint summit for a third year in partnership with other Latino-focused medical associations.
Theme: Advocacy to Action – Empowering Hispanic Nurses to Shape the Future of Latino Healthcare
Legislative Priorities:
- Access to Equitable Healthcare
- America's Healthcare Workforce
- Climate Effects on Health
Learning Objectives:
- Expand knowledge of health policy issues affecting Latino communities.
- Develop skills necessary to advocate effectively and advance access to equitable healthcare for America’s Latino population.
- Network with peers across disciplines to strategize and advocate for patient centered culturally sensitive care across healthcare fields.
- Express a unified voice when engaging with policymakers about the healthcare needs of the Hispanic community.
- Collaborate across disciplines on healthcare priorities affecting the Hispanic community.
Preliminary Schedule & CEs
NAHN is an approved CE provider by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Provider #50-14680. There are up to a total of 8.4 CEs possible for the Hispanic Health Policy Summit. CEs for this program are available via the NAHN HHPS website for each applicable session following the completion of a post-session evaluation.
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DAY 1: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Location: Grand Ballroom at Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill |
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7:30 AM |
Registration Opens: outside Grand Ballroom |
| 7:30 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast sponsored by the American Academy of Nursing |
| 8:15 - 8:30 AM |
Summit Welcome: Veronica Vital, PhD, MSN, MLS, RN, President, NAHN |
| 8:30 - 9:00 AM |
Session 1: Empowering Latinas in Nursing: Mastering Media for Advocacy & Impact Mildred Espinoza, CEO & Founder, EBLA Digital |
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM |
Session 2: Redesigning the U.S. Broken Health System: The Nursing Profession's Role in Ending Unequal Treatment for Latinos Dr. Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, PhD, MPH, LCSW, RN, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAAN; Leona B Carpenter Chair in Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health; |
| 10:00 - 10:45 AM |
Session 3 Sponsored by Novo Nordisk: Breaking Barriers to Obesity Treatment: The Case for Expanding Healthcare Access Patricia Nece, JD, Past OAC Chair, Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) |
| 10:45 - 11:15 AM | Morning Coffee Break |
| 11:15 - 11:45 AM |
Session 4: Industry Updates for Providers Sharon Lamberton, MS, RN, Deputy Vice President, State Policy and External Outreach, PhRMA Cynthia Hicks, Senior Director, Public Affairs, PhRMA |
| 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM |
Session 5 Sponsored by Amgen: Advancing Equity and Healthcare Policy Solutions to Address Rare Diseases in Hispanic Communities and Beyond MODERATOR: Katelyn Snider, MA, Head of Strategic Alliances – Rare Disease, Amgen PANELISTS:
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| 12:45 - 1:30 PM |
Lunch sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Atrium Ballroom |
| 1:30 - 1:40 PM |
NAHN’s Climate Change Subgrant Awards Ceremony Honoring the Chapters |
| 1:40 - 2:40 PM |
Session 6: Social and Climate Injustice: Examining the Effects on the Health of Farmworkers Dr. Roxana Chicas, PhD, RN, FAAN; Assistant Professor at Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Emory University |
| 2:40 - 3:40 PM |
Session 7: America’s Healthcare Workforce – Mobilizing & Harnessing the Latino Vote to Support Healthcare and Nursing Claudia Romo, Edelman, Founder of We Are All Human & Hispanic Star, Co-host of 'A La Latina' |
| 3:40 - 4:00 PM | Afternoon Coffee Break |
| 4:00 - 4:30 PM |
Session 8: Legislative Process & Preparation for Hill Day Visits Ariel A. Gonzalez, Esq., Principal, Head of Health Care Practice, the Vogel Group |
| 4:30 - 5:30 PM |
Session 9: Preparation for Hill Day Visits - Conversations Workshop
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| 5:30 - 5:45 PM | Day 1 – Summary & Closing Remarks: Veronica Vital, PhD, MSN, MLS, RN, President, NAHN |
| 5:45 - 6:45 PM |
Welcome Reception: Atrium Ballroom |
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DAY 2 – Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Location: Grand Ballroom at Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill |
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| 8:00 AM | Registration Opens: outside Grand Ballroom |
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30 - 8:45 AM | Summit Day 2 Welcome: Rubi Alva de Hickson, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, PHN, Board of Directors - Policy & Advocacy Chair, NAHN |
| 8:45 - 9:30 AM |
Session 10: Anti-DEI Legislation: Be informed, Embrace the Power of Advocacy
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| 9:30 - 10:15 AM |
Session 11: Enhancing Nutrition Education and Access: A Comprehensive Approach to Reducing Malnutrition MODERATOR: Andie Lee Gonzalez, PhD, MPH, RDN, LD, FAND; US Pediatric Medical Science Liaison, Abbott Nutrition PANELISTS:
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| 10:15 - 10:30 AM | Summit Closing Remarks: Rubi Alva de Hickson, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, PHN, Board of Directors - Policy & Advocacy Chair, NAHN |
| 11:00 AM | Group Photo on Capitol Grounds: Union Square lawn by Capitol Reflecting Pool |
| 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Hill Day Meetings (attendees will receive a customized schedule of their appointment times with their local government representatives) |
| 5:00 - 6:00 PM |
Session 12: Lessons Learned from Hill Day
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| 7:00 - 10:00 PM |
NAHN DC Chapter Scholarship Fundraiser: Dinner & Dancing (separate ticketed event - Get Your Ticket Here) |
Learn About the Featured Speakers
Supporting Local Nursing Students at the NAHN DC Metro Fundraiser
February 19 from 7-10pm ET
Darvish Kitchen
The NAHN DC Metro Chapter hosted a special fundraising dinner following the Hispanic Health Policy Summit. Attendees were invited to eat delicious food, mingle with NAHN members, and raise funds for local DC nursing students.
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