A Conversation for Change: A Panel Discussion with Dr. Patti Rose

Join us in Coral Gables for A Conversation for Change, a panel event exploring Achieving Health Equity: Context, Controversies, and Solutions with author Dr. Patti R. Rose, joined by Mr. Clarence Cryer, Jr., MPH, CCHP-A, Dr. Courtney Rose, and Dr. Elizabeth Baquero.

Dr. Rose’s essential new book examines the social and structural forces that drive persistent health disparities—and offers real, practical solutions. With clear analysis, updated demographic data, and 20 original case studies, she illuminates how inequities take root across racial, ethnic, rural, urban, and aging populations, and what meaningful steps communities and institutions can take to close the gap.

Engaging, accessible, and grounded in real-world examples, Achieving Health Equity is a resource for students, public-health practitioners, community leaders, healthcare professionals, and anyone committed to understanding—and addressing—the roots of health inequity.

🎟 FREE & open to the public — RSVP required.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Achieving Health Equity: Context, Controversies, and Solutions by Dr. Patti R. Rose examines the social and structural factors that drive persistent health disparities and offers clear, practical remedies to reduce inequities. It provides updated demographic information, explores inequities across diverse racial and ethnic groups as well as rural, urban, and elderly populations, and highlights real-world examples of how health outcomes are shaped by broader social conditions. It has 20 stories (aka case studies), all written by the author, to ensure that examples of real-world issues are highlighted for the reader to explore. The book is designed for anyone — including students, public-health practitioners, community leaders, health-care professionals, and people from all walks of life — who find it important to understand why health inequities persist and what meaningful steps can be taken to address them.