Savannah Healthcare Professionals Invited to Healthcare Summit

United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to healthcare for Georgians, will present The United for Healthcare Summit, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 22-23, 2021 both virtually and in person at the Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort at Stone Mountain. Sponsored by The Georgia Commission on Women, Black Women Leaders in Nursing and The Haitian American Nurses Association, the Summit is designed for nurses, advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), physician assistants, lab technicians, occupational and physical therapists and other healthcare professionals who want to learn new skills and hear presentations on the latest topics and legislative efforts affecting the medical profession in Georgia. There will also be content for healthcare students, including undergraduate and graduate students.

The United for Healthcare Summit will conclude with a “Unity Gala” – the organization’s signature annual social event, Saturday evening, Oct. 23. Summit tickets range from $75-$300, excluding accommodations. Registration is now open: www.uaprnofga.org/unityconf. Information on participating as a sponsor, vendor or exhibitor may be found at www.uaprnofga.org/unityconf/vendors. The Summit will adhere to all safety precautions for COVID. Organizers respectfully request that all attendees who participate in person wear masks, utilize hand sanitizer and practice social distancing. For those uncomfortable with these protocols, virtual attendance options are available.

The Summit’s keynote speaker will be Brandon P. Fleming, CEO of Harvard University’s Diversity Project and author of Miseducated, who will speak on Social Justice. Additional speakers include:

• Melissa C. Osborne, PhD, MPH, clinical assistant professor at Georgia State School of Nursing, and Regena Spratling, PhD, APRN, associate dean and chief academic officer of Georgia State School of Nursing, who will address Suicide Among Black Youth: Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Providers

• Lisa Muirhead, DNP, APRN, associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at Emory University, and G. Harris Benjamin, MS, director of DEI at Emory University, who will speak on a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion panel

• Karla Marie Schroeder, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, associate chief nursing officer, Emory Ambulatory Patient Care who will speak on Intentionally Preserving Wholeness of the Self

“This year, our conference theme is “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”, said UAPRN of Georgia State President Michelle Nelson, Ph.D., RN, FNP-BC. “Because APRNs encompass diverse backgrounds, ages, genders, races and nationalities, it is crucial that we listen to and learn from different viewpoints and experiences. Members of the medical profession at all levels have been united this past year, perhaps as never before, as we face the sometimes overwhelming challenges of caring for our patients during the COVID crisis. UAPRN of Georgia is excited to bring our members together to share our experiences, learn from each other, consider differing perspectives and celebrate our accomplishments together. The Summit is designed for a statewide audience, and we expect our attendance to exceed 400.”

The two-day event will feature both in-person and virtual presentations and workshops. The Friday skills classes will be in-person only, and will include EKG Interpretation, Basic Suturing, Lab Interpretation, Advance Suturing and IUD Insertion. Those who attend Saturday’s healthcare lectures can earn CME (Continuing Medical Education) credits. The vendor exhibit hall will offer opportunities for attendees to network with healthcare partners from across the state. All in-person attendees will have access to the virtual lectures following the Summit.

About UAPRN of Georgia

United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to healthcare for the citizens of Georgia. The organization’s members support the advancement of the role APRNs play in the healthcare system by addressing and promoting legislative and practice issues and also provides professional role identification and mentorship to nursing colleagues, students and new APRNs. UAPRN has chapters throughout the state of Georgia, where members enjoy access to continuing education opportunities, networking, information on available jobs and much more. www.uaprnofga.org