April 13, 2021

TimePresentation
9:00—9:05 amWelcome and Introductions
Leishia B. Smallwood, MPA
Director, NYS AHEC System
9:05—10:05 amBuilding and Maintaining a Culturally Competent Healthcare Workforce
Margarita Dubocovich, PhD
10:05—11:05 am
Improving Access to HealthCare
Arica Rouse
11:05—11:10 am
Break
11:10—12:10 pmCare Quality vs. Efficiency
Erin Carman, LMSW, JD
12:10—1:10 pmHealthcare Disparities and Homelessness Biases
Elizabeth Bowen, PhD and Nicole Capozziello, MSW
1:10—1:30 pmLunch Break
1:30—2:30 pmPatients’ Rights for Individuals with Disabilities
Todd G Vaarwerk
2:30—3:30 pmElder Law
Helen Ferraro-Zaffram, JD
3:30—4:30 pmPalliative Care
Lynn Riker
4:35 pmWrap Up/Adjournment
Leishia B. Smallwood, MPA
Director, NYS AHEC System