Panel and Workshop Highlights

The countdown is on! We’re less than a month away from the 10th Annual Arab Health Summit from October 21st to October 23rd at The Henry Hotel (300 Town Center Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126) in Dearborn, MI. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative event – register today.

Workshop Highlights:
Building Effective Campaigns & Social Media Strategies
Monday, Oct. 21 | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Led by Firas Allouch from Keep Creating Media, this workshop will arm you with the tools to create impactful health campaigns using digital media. Perfect for public health professionals, communication experts, and social media managers.

Navigating NIH Web Resources for Grant Applications
Monday, Oct. 21 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Virtual
Need NIH funding? This workshop will demystify NIH’s web resources, helping you enhance your grant applications. Ideal for researchers, grant writers, and academics.

Breakout Session Highlights: 
Culturally Competent Mental Health Care for Arab Americans
Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Dr. Nidal Moukaddam, Dr. Farha Abbasi, Dr. Samah Jabr and Kira Mauseth will discuss trauma-informed care for Arab Americans, focusing on cultural sensitivity in mental health assessments.

Boldly Addressing Maternal and Infant Health Inequities
Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Explore the intersection of culture, family, and socioeconomic factors on maternal and infant health with Dr. Mona Hanna, Dr. Sonia Hassan, Dr. Luke Shaefer, and Ali Abazeed.

Challenges, Successes, and Opportunities in Global Health
Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Join John Zervos, Dr. Anita Shallal, Zeina Mohanna, and Dr. Rouba Ali-Fehmi as they tackle the pressing global health issues affecting conflict zones and beyond.

Managing Chronic Illness in Conflict Zones
Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Experts like Dr. Ghassan Hamadeh, Dr. Otis Brawley, Dr. Linda Jaber, and Dr. Bakri Kaaki will discuss the immense challenges of providing healthcare in conflict areas.

Health and well-being of refugees, immigrants, and IDPs: Preserving dignity in/at times of injustice 
Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Delve into the health issues affecting immigrant and refugee populations with Dr. Iman Nuwayhid, Dr. Rima Afifi, Dr. Akihiro Seita, Dr. Zeina Mohanna, Rima Nakkash, and Shafiqullah Stanikzai.

Poster Presentations:
Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Explore the latest research and developments from rising scholars across public health fields.

Don't miss out!
These sessions are just a glimpse of the incredible programming at this year’s summit. Check out the full agenda here and join us in advancing health amidst conflict and crisis. Registration closes on Oct. 18 – secure your ticket now!


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. It reaffirms our strong commitment to prevent disease, reduce health disparities, and promote wellness in the community at large.