It's All Connected
Friday, October 18, 2024
The Westin Richmond
The 2024 Catalyst Annual Summit was a success! Thank you to all the inspiring speakers, engaged attendees, and dedicated sponsors who made the Summit possible. A special thank you to Delta Dental of Virginia for being our presenting sponsor! With over 200 attendees from across Virginia, the energy in the room was palpable as we reconnected to tackle pressing public health challenges and build new collaborations.
Our keynote sessions provided valuable insights. Dr. Kofi Essel led a discussion on "Food as Medicine," emphasizing the vital role of nutrition in overall health and equipping attendees with strategies to incorporate dietary practices into patient care.
The panel discussion, "Navigating the Oral Health Workforce Crisis," featured workforce champions Paul Logan from the Virginia Dental Association, Polly Raible from the Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation, Dr. Carlos Smith from VCU School of Dentistry, and Dr. Amy Taloma from the Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority, who is also the Director of Virginia AHEC & Programs. This panel addressed the urgent need for innovative solutions to strengthen our workforce, particularly in underserved communities.
Additionally, Sinsi Hernández-Cancio led a session titled "Divergent Paths in Health Equity," which examined various approaches to drive equitable health outcomes. Each session served as a reminder that our collective commitment and collaboration are essential for achieving impactful and lasting health results.
We’re excited to see the impact of these discussions unfold as attendees bring new ideas into their work. Recordings of the sessions will be available on our website soon, so you can catch any sessions you missed.
On behalf of the Virginia Health Catalyst Board and staff, thank you for helping us move the vision forward! Here’s to continuing our journey toward a healthier Virginia for all.
See the full agenda, bios for the speakers, list of sponsors, and more in the Summit Program Book or click the image at left.
Photos from the 2024 Summit
Summit Recordings & Slides
Presentation slides are available by clicking on the link in each description below.
Recordings are only accessible to those who registered for the 2024 Catalyst Annual Summit. To view the recorded sessions below, enter the password given to registrants through email. Click the icon to expand the video to full screen, or watch them on Vimeo.
Welcome and Opening Remarks [SLIDES]
Polly Raible, MPH
Sarah Bedard Holland
Food as Medicine [SLIDES]
Kofi Essel, MD, MPH, FAAP
Divergent Paths in Health Equity [SLIDES]
Sinsi Hernández-Cancio, JD
State & Federal Policy Opportunities to Improve Health [SLIDES]
Ben Barber, MPP
Melissa Burroughs
Navigating the Oral Health Workforce Crisis [SLIDES]
Paul Logan
Polly Raible, MPH
Carlos Smith, DDS, MDiv, FACD
Amy Taloma, PhD
Breakout Session - The Importance of Oral Histories in Promoting Health Equity
Christine Cynn, PhD
Anne Massey, MSW
Victoria Tucker, PhD
Micah White
Breakout Session - CHWs, Integration, & Community-Driven Health Initiatives
Brea Burke
Kathryn Haines, MUPP
Shanteny Jackson, MA
Amy Moseley
Breakout Session - Oral Health Access & Inclusivity for Vulnerable Populations
Nia Harrison, MPP
Misty Ladd, CDA
Sophie Parson, MA
Breakout Session - Leveraging Data & Technology for Integrated Health Care Solutions
Jeff Schwab, MBA
Breakout Session - Safety Nets: Access Points for Integrated Care
Melinda Conklin, MS, MEd.
Stuart Fargiano, DMD
Janna Laverdiere, DMD
Breakout Session - Health & Harmony: Connecting Community & Clinical Expertise for a Healthier Virginia
Camica Credle, MA
Bridging the Connections: Our Collective Journey
Traci DeShazor