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Keynote Speaker and Workshop Highlights
The ACCESS 10th Arab Health Summit is coming up this October in Dearborn, MI! This year’s theme is Advancing Health Amidst Conflict and Crisis. Have you registered yet? Early-bird registration is available until Monday, Sept. 2! Click here to register today.
This summit welcomes a broad range of speakers, panelists and attendees representing the United States and several Middle Eastern and North African countries, including medical providers, public health professionals, academics and scholars, epidemiologists, policymakers and mental health professionals, among others.
Keynote Spotlight
We are excited to highlight one of our esteemed keynote speakers.
Mads Gilbert, M.D.
Norwegian Emergency Medicine physician, humanitarian, and solidarity medical worker.
Dr. Gilbert will speak about delivering medical care to populations amidst wars and political conflicts and rebuilding a country’s public health infrastructure on Tuesday, October 22nd. Read Dr. Gilbert’s full bio on his speaker page.
Workshop Spotlight
Motivational Interviewing Training, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday, October 21
Join us for an intensive training session on motivational interviewing (MI) led by the renowned expert, Dr. Kenneth Resnicow, Ph.D. Dr. Resnicow is a leading authority in the design and evaluation of health promotion interventions and motivational interviewing. His extensive experience includes creating culturally sensitive community-based interventions, particularly in the areas of nutrition, physical activity, and smoking prevention. This training is ideal for healthcare professionals, community health workers, educators, and anyone interested in utilizing motivational interviewing to promote health and well-being. Join Dr. Resnicow to enhance your skills and make a meaningful impact in your community's health promotion efforts.
Workshop Presenters
Ken Resnicow, PhD.
University of Michigan School of Public Health
Dr. Resnicow's expertise lies in developing and evaluating health promotion programs tailored to special populations, with a significant focus on cardiovascular and cancer prevention for African Americans. Read Dr. Resnicow’s full bio on his speaker page.
About the Arab Health Summit
The Arab Health Summit serves as a platform for researchers in the United States to connect with their global counterparts, including in the MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) region, for a unique opportunity to exchange best practices and develop research relationships that may build sustainable public health infrastructure globally.
The ACCESS 10th Arab Health Summit reaffirms our strong commitment to prevent disease, reduce health disparities, and promote wellness in the community at large.
Additional information will be shared on our website as we get closer to the event. Please visit www.accesscommunity.org/arabhealthsummit for more information.
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