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February 26 Webinar – Black History Month Webinar on Healthcare Trust and Equity

February 26, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2026

 

“Strategies for Bridging the Healthcare Trust Gap:
A Critical Conversation on Medical Mistrust, Health Equity, and the Path Forward in Black and Brown Communities”

February 26, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET

Zoom Program
1 Hour of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit

About the Program
Join us
virtually at noon ET on February 26 for a joint, collaborative Black History Month webinar, “Strategies for Bridging the Healthcare Trust Gap in Black and Brown Communities: A Black History Month Conversation on Medical Mistrust, Health Equity, and the Path Forward.”

Why This Matters
The trust gap between Black and Brown communities and the healthcare system—rooted in centuries of medical exploitation, systemic racism, and ongoing disparities—directly contributes to poorer health outcomes, delayed diagnoses, and mistrust of emerging healthcare innovations including AI and digital health tools.

This collaborative webinar convenes diverse voices to explore actionable strategies for rebuilding trust, designing inclusive solutions, and creating systemic change that honors the dignity and agency of Black and Brown communities.

Join Us in Building a More Equitable Healthcare Future
This is more than a conversation; it’s a call to action for everyone committed to health equity.
Registration details below.

Key Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the historical and contemporary roots of medical mistrust in Black and Brown communities
  2. Identify specific strategies to rebuild trust and demonstrate accountability to communities of color
  3. Recognize technology’s role as both a bridge and a barrier to trust in healthcare delivery
  4. Center patient and community voices in care delivery, innovation, and policy development
  5. Commit to actionable next steps for advancing health equity in your organization

 

Communty Partners for This Webinar

Who Should Attend
Healthcare Executives & Staff • Clinicians & Providers • Health IT Professionals • Policymakers • Public Health Leaders • Community Advocates • Digital Health Innovators • Students & Emerging Leaders

Moderator:

Christopher Kunney, FHIMSS, eFACHDM, MSMOT,
Managing Partner,
IOTECH Consulting

  • ACHE of Georgia, Chair,  D&I Committee
  • Georgia HIMSS Chapter, Co-chair, Advocacy Committee)
  • NAHSE, Board Member and DEI Representative

Panelists:

Lupe Berretta, MHA, LSSBB,
Quality Improvement & Health Equity Advisor,
Grady Health System

John Matthew Douglas,
Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health Steward | Clinical Safety Executive,
ECRI

Darra Edwards, PharmD, MS, BCPS

Darra M. Edwards, PharmD, MSOL-HCM, BCCCP, BCPS, ACE,
Director of Pharmacy Services,
Southern Regional Medical Center

Lauren R. Powell, MPA, PhD,
Head, Health Equity & Clinical Innovation, Drug Development,
Biogen

Event Details:
February 26, 2026, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Eastern Time

Location:
Zoom program.

Agenda:
Noon to 1:00 pm: Education program and Q&A discussion

CEUs:
1 hour of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit (self-reported).

COST:
ACHE, NAHSE, NAHLE, HIMSS, or HFMA Member: $5
Non-Member: $10

Details

  • Date: February 26, 2026
  • Time:
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Venue