Closing the Life Expectancy Gap in Eastern Massachusetts: Lessons from Chicago
Thank you for all who attended our exciting in-person event on November 15, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM at the Artists For Humanity EpiCenter!
This engaging and essential conversation focused on addressing the persistent inequities in life expectancy across Eastern Massachusetts and the Boston area. We explored innovative solutions and lessons learned from Chicago that could help us bridge the alarming gap in life expectancy. To learn more, here is the speakers’ slide deck.
In addition, we are pleased to share our inaugural report: “Closing the Life Expectancy Gap in Eastern Massachusetts: Insights from Community Engagement.” (November 2023).
Speakers
Dr. David Ansell, Senior Vice President for Community Health Equity at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and author of The Death Gap: How Inequality Kills.
Ayesha Jaco, Executive Director of West Side United
Panelists
Boston Public Health Commissioner Dr. Bisola Ojikutu will facilitate a panel discussion with Dr. Ansell, Ms. Jaco, and local Boston healthcare experts:
Dr. Claire-Cecile Pierre, Vice President for Community Health Programs at Mass General Brigham
Dr. Lorna Rivera, Executive Director of the Mauricio Gastón Institute at UMass Boston
Join us!
Our very own Dr. Ann Hwang and Dr. Kiame Mahaniah will provide opening remarks.
RSVP by November 10, 2023. Lunch will be provided.
For any inquiries or additional information, please contact us at info@atriusfoundation.org. We look forward to seeing you!