Health Equity Summit

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Do you have an idea, experience or project that could improve health care for all? The 2025 Health Equity Summit wants to hear from you.

The fourth annual Health Equity Summit is a space to share ideas and learn from one another. We’ll explore ways to improve the patient and family experience, promote educational opportunities and inspire partnerships that advance community health.

Proposal submissions are open through June 13—we invite you to share your insights and be part of the conversation.

Timeline for Proposals:

Accepting Proposals: April 11
Proposals Due: June 13
Presenter Notification: July 12

Summit Schedule:

Thursday, October 23
4 - 6 pm | Poster presentations and kickoff reception&

Friday, October 24
8 am - 5 pm | Workshops and sessions

Location: UVM Davis Center | Burlington, VT 05401
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Questions? Please email HESummit [at] uvmhealth.org (HESummit[at]uvmhealth[dot]org).

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Topics We’ve Explored in Previous Years

From policy shifts to frontline initiatives, past Summits have highlighted creative and practical solutions, including:

Closing racial disparities in health care—What’s working, and where do we go next?
Supporting LGBTQIA+ communities—How can we create more inclusive, affirming care?
Educating the next generation of health care providers—What does true cultural humility look like?
Addressing housing and food insecurity—Why are basic needs like food and housing key to better health?
Creating neurodiverse-friendly health care spaces—What changes can we make now?
Protecting provider wellness and resilience—How do we care for the caregivers?
Using data to drive health care policy—How do we turn numbers into action?

…and many more critical conversations. Each year, the Summit evolves to reflect the most pressing issues in health equity. Join us to shape this year's discussions!

Free Event | Open to All

The Summit is open to everyone committed to advancing equity in health care.

Past participants have included:

Community members
Nonprofit organizations
Students
Medical staff, clinicians and health care professionals
Clinicians
Health care professionals
Policymakers
Academic faculty and staff

Candid of Health Equity Summit presenter in the foreground with ASL interpreter in the background.

Committed to Accessibility

We are striving to host an inclusive and accessible Summit that enables all individuals —presenters and participants alike—to engage fully. Our goal is to create an event with a strong focus on accessibility, supporting not only individuals with visible or known disabilities, but also those with non-apparent disabilities, ensuring everyone can fully participate in the program.

The Summit will provide the following services:

ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation will be provided during all main sessions. Interpreters will also be available for breakout sessions upon request by participants or speakers.
Captioning: Live captioning and closed captioning will be available during plenary sessions. Closed captioning will also be enabled on the Zoom platform. Additional captioning services will be provided for breakout sessions as requested, depending on space and technical capability.
Reserved Seating: Front-row seating can be reserved upon request to ensure optimal visibility of ASL interpreters and/or CART services.
Wheelchair Accessibility: The Davis Center venue is fully wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair spaces can be reserved in advance upon request.
Accessible Digital Content: Accessible versions of presentations and documents will be made available through the Summit’s virtual platform.
Sensory/Quiet and Lactation Rooms: Both sensory/quiet rooms and lactation rooms will be available to all attendees.
Gender-Neutral Bathrooms: All restrooms in the conference area will be designated as gender-neutral for the duration of the Summit.

For questions or to request additional accommodations, please contact hesummit [at] uvmhealth.org (hesummit[at]uvmhealth[dot]org).