2012 Disparities Partnership Forum

Overcoming Disparities: Diabetes Care in High Risk Populations

October 22-23, 2012
The Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC

For four years, the American Diabetes Association has convened a forum that provided a platform to address the severe onset of Type 2 diabetes in high-risk populations. In 2012, the Association will be holding its 5th Disparities Partnership Forum, entitled Overcoming Diabetes: Diabetes Care in High Risk Populations.

The goal of this year's Forum is to collaborate with partners to address the disparity of cultural competency, health literacy and health equity in health care, specifically populations at highest risk for Type 2 diabetes, i.e., African Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, American Indian/Alaskan Natives, Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders, older adults, women, low income and uninsured persons.

Who should attend?
Healthcare professionals
Students
Community health educators
Academicians
Community leaders and lay people
Public health practitioners and officials
Policy makers and analysts
Government officials
Researchers
Program administrators
Patient advocacy groups and voluntary health organizations

Additional information:
http://www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/programs/partnership-forum/2012-disparities-partnership.html