Conference registrants: please reference the private webpage that was sent to you via email for main conference link and session links.

  • Networking facilitated by: Lindsey Samples, artist and educator with Upstream Arts

  • We know that our health and the health of those we care for is impacted by many factors. Social determinants of health–economic stability, education access and quality, health care access and quality, neighborhood and built environment, and social and community context–affect our ability to live healthy lives. Understanding social determinants of health can help people who manage care for children and youth with special needs provide more effective person-centered care. Panelists will discuss their efforts to promote systems-level change to reduce health inequities.

    Click below to learn more about panel participants:

    Panelists:
    Jennette Turner, Hennepin Healthcare
    Dr. Andrea Singh, HealthPartners & Park Nicollet
    Larissa Hanson, HealthPartners & Park Nicollet

    Facilitator:
    Joan Kindt

  • Merriam-Webster defines “culture” as “​​the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group” and also “the characteristic features of everyday existence … shared by people in a place or time.” In this panel, we’ll discuss what providing culturally appropriate care looks like in practice and how we can cultivate environments for courageous conversations among colleagues as it relates to this work. Panelists will share their own perspectives and experiences while exploring these questions.

    Click below to learn more about panel participants:

    Panelists:
    Kahin Adam, CentraCare
    Txing Vang, Washington County
    Rae Blaylark, Sickle Cell Foundation of MN

    Facilitators:
    Annika Grassl and Carlos Gallego

  • Break out rooms

  • When self-care does not seem like enough: Nancy Carlson, Minnesota Department of Health

    Pediatric anxiety and depression: Care and care coordination: Dr. JoAnne Hoffman-Jecha and Tara Mahin, South Lake Pediatrics

    Children living with rare diseases: Building "concentric circle" community, addressing inequity in care: Erica Barnes, Chloe Barnes Advisory Council on Rare Diseases

  • 12:15-12:35 Prepare your lunch

    12:35-1:05 Eat lunch and participate in group discussions facilitated by MDH staff

    1:05-1:10 Break

  • Caring for yourself: Simple ways to incorporate movement into everyday work life: Robyn Ringberg, Always Moving Forward

    Moving beyond medical needs: How to successfully address social needs that impact patients and families: Jessica Block, Marayan Ibrahim, Monica Rodriguez, Children’s Minnesota

    Caring for ourselves and others: Using the principles of disability justice as a framework for creating sustainable and collaborative connections: Brittanie Wilson, Minnesota Council on Disability

  • Facilitated by: Lindsey Samples, artist and educator with Upstream Arts

  • Raffle prizes and more!

All times are in Central Standard Time Zone

For questions, please email conference@acetinc.com or call 952-922-1811.

On the day of the event, there will be many opportunities to win prizes. Below you will find the categories of prizes and, if you win, the options to choose from in each category.

Grand Prize Raffle Winner Options

  1. Amazon Echo Show: 8” HD touchscreen, adaptive color, and stereo speakers

  2. Instant Pot Duo: 6-quart capacity, 7-in-1 electric pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté, yogurt maker, warmer, and sterilizer

  3. Dreo Air Fryer: 4-quart, hot oven cooker with 50 recipes, 9 cooking functions on easy touch screen

  4. $100 Gift Card: Patina Stores online shop

  5. RTIC Soft Cooler: 20-can capacity, lightweight, and 100% leakproof

Raffle Winner Options

  1. Amazon Echo Dot: sleek, compact smart speaker with Alexa

  2. Ortizan Bluetooth Speaker: 24W stereo sound, waterproof, 30 hours of playtime, 66ft bluetooth range

  3. Seasoned Foods Equity Box: collection of delicious artisanal sweet and savory snacks and snack ingredients, made by makers-of-color and complemented by a few products from peers from the wider small-batch food community

  4. $50 Gift Card: Patina Stores online shop

  5. RTIC Lightweight Backpack Cooler: 15-can capacity, keeps cold for 24 hours, plenty of storage