City of Washington, DC - District of Columbia

04/10/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/10/2024 16:19

Mayor Bowser to Highlight Efforts to Advance Health Equity at Kaiser Permanente’s Health Action Summit

(Washington, DC) - On Thursday, April 11 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will deliver opening remarks at Kaiser Permanente's Health Action Summit. The summit will bring together health professionals to tackle the challenges facing our nation's health care landscape.

Mayor Bowser will discuss the strides DC is making towards achieving health equity in the District, including advancements that improve equity in health coverage and care; the addition of new health care options in neighborhoods East of the River; and efforts to train DC's next generation of health care professionals through the Advanced Technical Center, which will be expanded through the Mayor's Fiscal Year 2025 budget. .
WHEN:
Thursday, April 11 at 11 am
WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Greg A. Adams, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Kaiser Permanente
Israel Rocha, MPA, Regional President, Mid-Atlantic States, Kaiser Permanente
Bechara Choucair, MD, SVP and Chief Health Officer, Kaiser Permanente
WHERE:
Kaiser Permanente's Center for Total Health
700 2nd Street NE
*Closest Bikeshare: 2nd St. & G St. NE*
*Closest Metro: Union Station*
*Closest Bus Routes: D6, X2, X9, 80*

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].
The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN), or watch on Mayor Bowser's Facebook or X. 

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