BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NAEHD - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NAEHD X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://naehd.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NAEHD REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T200000 DTSTAMP:20260815T020104Z CREATED:20260813T153556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T020104Z UID:5877-1787684400-1787688000@naehd.org SUMMARY:Mental Health: Suicide Prevention and Suicide Ideation DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis session will explore mental health\, suicide prevention\, and suicide ideation through a health equity and health disparities lens\, with particular attention to Black\, Brown\, marginalized\, and underserved communities. The discussion will examine barriers to accessing culturally responsive mental health services\, the impact of stigma and systemic inequities\, and the importance of recognizing warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide ideation. Participants will gain practical knowledge about prevention\, early intervention\, culturally affirming support\, and resources that can help individuals and communities navigate mental health challenges. \nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize common warning signs\, risk factors\, and protective factors associated with suicide ideation and mental health concerns.\nIdentify health disparities and systemic\, cultural\, and socioeconomic barriers that can limit access to mental health services\, particularly within marginalized and underserved communities.\nDescribe culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches to supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges or suicide ideation.\nIdentify prevention strategies\, community resources\, and pathways to appropriate mental health support and professional care.\n\n \nKezia Jackson\, Psy.D \nAbout the Speaker:\nDr. Kezia Jackson founded Healing Spaces to provide a safe and supportive environment for healing\, with a particular focus on Black and Brown individuals and members of other marginalized communities. Her approach is grounded in ensuring that individuals feel safe\, valued\, and that they matter. \nAs a clinical psychologist and expert in psychological assessment\, Dr. Jackson provides the clarity and precision needed to support high-stakes personal and professional growth. Through comprehensive evaluations\, strategic consultations\, and dynamic speaking engagements\, she helps individuals\, leaders\, and organizations move forward with greater confidence\, insight\, and a renewed sense of purpose. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n \n \n NAEHD Event Registration\n \n \n Attendee InformationName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email Address(Required)\n \n Organization / EmployerTitle / RoleEvent DetailsThis field is hidden when viewing the formWP Event IDThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent NameThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent URLThis field is hidden when viewing the formRequires PaymentThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent LinkThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent DateHow did you hear about this event?Social MediaGoogleWord of MouthRefer a FriendPast ParticipantOtherEvent Policies & Optional Follow‑UpI understand that NAEHD may record this event.(Required)\n \n I understand that NAEHD may record this event.\n I agree to receive event updates from NAEHD related to this program.\n \n I agree to receive event updates from NAEHD related to this program.\n I agree that my name and email may be shared with NAEHD sponsors and partners for event‑related follow‑up.\n \n I agree that my name and email may be shared with NAEHD sponsors and partners for event‑related follow‑up.\n Payment (If Applicable)Event Registration Fee\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Payment Information(Required)\n \n Submit URL:https://naehd.org/event/mental-health-suicide-prevention-and-suicide-ideation/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Live Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260923T132113Z CREATED:20260827T150640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T132113Z UID:5914-1790276400-1790280000@naehd.org SUMMARY:Health Issues Prevalent Among Young College-Age Students DESCRIPTION:Title: Health issues prevalent among young college-age students \nDate: Sep 24\, 2026\, 7 pm Eastern Time \nFormat: 45-minute guided conversation followed by a 15-minute audience Q & A \nIntended Audience: This webinar is free and open to all individuals interested in learning more about student health and health issues addressed in the college environment. \nWebinar description: This session is a real conversation about the physical and psychosomatic presentations seen on a daily basis at a university Student Health Center. The presenter will highlight the different levels of engagement\, compliance\, and disparities noted among the student population. Through a guided dialogue\, the discussion will explore the physical and psychological barriers and behaviors (both sensory and sexual) resulting in a proliferation of student treatments. The conversation will include quantitative and qualitative experiences\, prepared questions\, and audience engagement to create an open space to understand health decision-making facing the young college population. The final 15 minutes will be dedicated to Q & A. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the individual-level factors from the student’s perspective that affect their health decision-making process.\nUnderstand the institutional and systematic approach to students’ psychological well-being after adverse medical findings or testing\nApply recommendations/insights from the guided discussion to advance equity in how we support student health.\n\n  \nPresenters:  \n \nShaketa Whitaker\, FNP\, MSN \n \nDanny Ellis. PhD\, MBA\, LPN \n  \n  \nRegister Below!\n  \n  \n\n \n \n NAEHD Event Registration\n \n \n Attendee InformationName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email Address(Required)\n \n Organization / EmployerTitle / RoleEvent DetailsThis field is hidden when viewing the formWP Event IDThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent NameThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent URLThis field is hidden when viewing the formRequires PaymentThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent LinkThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent DateHow did you hear about this event?Social MediaGoogleWord of MouthRefer a FriendPast ParticipantOtherEvent Policies & Optional Follow‑UpI understand that NAEHD may record this event.(Required)\n \n I understand that NAEHD may record this event.\n I agree to receive event updates from NAEHD related to this program.\n \n I agree to receive event updates from NAEHD related to this program.\n I agree that my name and email may be shared with NAEHD sponsors and partners for event‑related follow‑up.\n \n I agree that my name and email may be shared with NAEHD sponsors and partners for event‑related follow‑up.\n Payment (If Applicable)Event Registration Fee\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Payment Information(Required)\n \n Submit URL:https://naehd.org/event/health-issues-prevalent-among-young-college-age-students/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Live Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261203T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261204T163000 DTSTAMP:20260930T151522Z CREATED:20260714T134924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T151522Z UID:5695-1796313600-1796401800@naehd.org SUMMARY:National Health Disparities Summit DESCRIPTION:2026 National Health Disparities Summit\nDecember 3-4\, 2026\nREGISTER HERE!\n\n  \nOur Venue: \nWestin Crystal City \n1800 Richmond Highway \nArlington\, VA 22202 \nWe are pleased to offer attendees a special group rate at the Westin Crystal City Hotel\, conveniently located at the same site where the NAEHD National Health Disparities Summit will take place. Staying onsite provides seamless access to all Summit programming and activities. \nHotel Room Rates: \n2 Double Beds: $129.00 per night \n1 King Bed $129.00 per night \nLast Day to Book: Tuesday\, November 03\, 2026 \n\n \nAttendees are encouraged to secure accommodations early to ensure availability within the room block. Once the booking deadline passes\, the discounted rate is no longer available. \nBook your room with Westin!\n\nEvent Overview\nThe 2026 National Health Disparities Summit is an elite\, 1.5‑day interdisciplinary gathering at the recently renovated Westin Crystal City that bridges clinical excellence with community policy and advocacy. This high‑value experience will feature continuing education credit\, structured networking opportunities\, and intentional spaces for attendees to share stories and collaboratively strategize what eliminating health disparities looks like in practice. \nFrom the opening workshop to structured networking blocks\, the summit provides a premier platform for clinical leaders\, health equity advocates\, graduate students\, and patients to reshape health outcomes together. \nWho Should Attend?\nThe 2026 National Health Disparities Summit brings together a diverse\, interdisciplinary community committed to advancing equitable health outcomes\, including: \n\nClinicians and clinical leaders\nNurses and practitioners\nHealth Equity advocates\nPublic health professionals\nPolicy and systems‑change leaders\nPatient advocates and community organizers\nGraduate students in\, clinical\, public policy\, and public health\nResearchers and academic faculty\nHealthcare organizations and equity‑focused partners\n\nAND SO MANY MORE! \nEducational Program Tracks\nThese tracks provide structured learning pathways that guide attendees through the Summit’s key content areas and interdisciplinary themes. *Attendees will join sessions connected to the program track included in their registration type. \nClinical Track \nEvidence‑based approaches\, clinical innovation\, and strategies to reduce disparities in care delivery across specialties and settings for vulnerable populations. 7 hours of continuing education will be available to claim. \nHealth Equity & Public Health Track \nThis track highlights public health practice and equity‑focused research aimed at reducing disparities across communities and systems. \nGraduate Students & Emerging Professionals Track \nSkill‑building workshops\, mentorship opportunities\, and professional development designed for students and early‑career leaders entering health equity\, clinical\, or public health fields. \nPatient & Community Advocacy Track \nThis track focuses on patient experience and community advocacy strategies that drive equitable outcomes and stronger partnerships. \nFor Exhibits and Sponsorship Opportunities Click HERE \n\nAgenda\nDownload the PDF Agenda \n2026-National-Health-Disparities-Summit-Agenda-1 \n  \n  \nFor questions email: events@naehd.org URL:https://naehd.org/event/national-health-disparities-summit/ LOCATION:Westin Crystal City Hotel\, 1800 Richmond Highway\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR