Health Equity Week
Register HereOctober 12 - 17, 2026
Join us for a week-long series of curated speakers and thought-provoking discussions that explore today's most pressing equity issues.
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment and advancing equitable care for every patient. Throughout Health Equity Week, nationally recognized experts and Northwestern faculty will explore the complex factors that shape health equity, share emerging research and best practices, and facilitate meaningful dialogue that equips participants with practical strategies to create more equitable systems of care, education, and leadership. Online registration is open for the 6th annual Health Equity Week.
Sessions
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Monday, October 12 In-Person |
In-Person Keynote Event
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Tuesday, October 13 In-Person and Virtual |
Addressing Rural Health Inequities Through Community-Engaged Research
Learn more about the Health Equity Research Symposium hosted by the Office of Health Equity. |
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Wednesday, October 14 In-Person and Virtual |
Implicit Bias Recognition and Management
Please note: This lecture is part of our Department of Medicine Medical Grand Rounds and is accredited separately. Participants who wish to claim CME for this talk must text in their attendance at the start of the session or within two hours of its conclusion. Instructions will be provided to participate at the start of the lecture. |
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Thursday, October 15 Virtual |
Indigenous People's Health
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Friday, October 16 Virtual |
Trauma Recovery & Prevention (TRAP) from Violence as a Disparity
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Saturday, October 17 In Person |
How to Manage Diabetes and Heart Disease with Food & FitnessA free community event in Bronzeville, including presentations, cooking demonstrations, and food sampling.
Please note: This lecture is part of our Cultural Affairs Council Community Grand Rounds and is accredited separately. Participants who wish to claim CME for this talk must text in their attendance at the start of the session or within two hours of its conclusion. Instructions will be provided to participate at the start of the lecture. |
2026 Speakers
Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy
O.N. Ray Bignall II, MD, FAAP, FASN
Nationwide Children's Hospital
NYU Langone Health
UChicago Medicine
Selwyn O. Rogers, Jr., MD, MPH
UChicago Medicine
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Continuing Medical Education Credit
Target Audience: Everyone including Northwestern faculty, staff, residents, fellows, students and community members.
Objectives:
- Describe the social determinants of health including disparities as they apply to various disease processes and recognize their impact on adverse health outcomes.
- Identify the roots of mistrust, unconscious bias and stereotyping and the ways that these attitudes affect clinical encounters.
- Discuss the skills needed for effective communication across cultures, languages and socioeconomic groups.
- Access existing health equity resources.
- Describe innovative solutions to health inequities and healthcare disparities.
Accreditation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification Program: Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.