Join Carle Illinois College of Medicine for two events with national pediatric leader Dr. Joseph Wright focused on health equity, innovation, and community impact.
Dates: Thursday, October 29, 2026, and Friday, October 30, 2026
Host: Carle Illinois College of Medicine
Guest: Dr. Joseph Wright, American Academy of Pediatrics
Event 1: Documentary Screening and Conversation
Title: “Critical Condition – Health in Black America” with Dr. Wright
When: Thursday, October 29, 5:00–7:00 PM
Where: Pollard Auditorium
Overview: Screening followed by a moderated discussion on drivers of inequity, community partnership, and actionable steps for better health outcomes.
Event 2: Health Equity Grand Rounds
Title: First Do No Harm: Achieving Equity in Clinical Guidance
When: Friday, October 30, 12:00–1:30 PM
Where: Virtual and in-person details to follow
Overview: Evidence, engineering, and clinical practice updates on achieving equity in clinical guidance, with time for audience Q&A.
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAodeuvrTwoH9N77_QjoO7prJOERy3Lm37j#/registration
