NAHN Hispanic Health Policy Summit
2025 NAHN Hispanic Health Policy Summit
February 18-19 | Washington, DC | REGISTER NOW
The NAHN Hispanic Health Policy Summit 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 is 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.
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Registration
Early Bird Rates (through January 13) / Regular Rates
- NAHN Member: $199 / $284
- Non-Member: $284 / $324
- NAHN Student Member: $99 / $129
- Student Non-Member: $129 / $149
Not a member? Join today for the best rates!
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Preliminary Schedule
| DAY 1: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | |
| 7:30 AM | Registration Opens |
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Breakfast sponsored by the American Academy of Nursing |
| 8:30 - 8:40 AM | Summit Welcome |
| 8:40 - 9:10 AM |
Session 1: Legislative Welcome |
| 9:10 - 10:10 AM |
Session 2: Access to Equitable Health Care Dr. Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, PhD, MPH, LCSW, RN, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAAN; Director of The Institute for Policy Solutions at the John Hopkins School of Nursing |
| 10:10 - 10:55 AM |
Session 3: Sponsor Session: Novo Nordisk |
| 10:55 - 11:15 AM | Morning Coffee Break |
| 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM |
Session 4: Impact on Climate Change Dr. Roxana Chicas, PhD, RN, FAAN; Assistant Professor at Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Emory University |
| 12:15 - 1:15 PM | Session 5: Sponsor Session: Amgen |
| 1:15 - 2:00 PM | Lunch sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids |
| 2:00 - 3:00 PM |
Session 6: Mobilization: Harnessing the Latino Vote to Support Healthcare & Nursing Claudia Romo, Edelman, Founder of We Are All Human & Hispanic Star, Co-host of 'A La Latina' |
| 3:00 - 3:30 PM | Session 7: Sponsor Session: PhRMA |
| 3:30 - 4:00 PM | Afternoon Coffee Break |
| 4:00 - 4:30 PM |
Session 8: Legislative Process & Preparation for Hill Day Visits Ariel Gonzalez, Esq., MA, Principal at Vogel Group |
| 4:30 - 5:30 PM |
Session 9: Preparation for Hill Day Visits - Conversations Workshop 1. Ariel Gonzalez, Esq., MA, Principal at Vogel Group |
| 5:30 - 5:45 PM | Day 1 – Summary & Closing Remarks |
| 5:45 - 6:45 PM |
Welcome Reception |
| DAY 2 – Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | |
| 7:30 AM | Registration Opens |
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30 - 8:45 AM | Summit Day 2 Welcome |
| 8:45 - 9:45 AM |
Session 10: Plenary To Be Announced |
| 9:45 - 10:30 AM |
Session 11: Enhancing Nutrition Education and Access: A Comprehensive Approach to Reducing Malnutrition Andie Lee Gonzalez, PhD, MPH, RDN, LD, FAND; US Pediatric Medical Science Liaison, Abbott Nutrition |
| 10:30 - 10:40 AM | Summit Closing Remarks |
| 11:00 AM | Group Photo |
| 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 |
| 7:00 PM | NAHN DC Chapter Fundraiser (additional ticketed event) |
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