Health Inequity for Women: Education and Action

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Health Inequity for Women: Education and Action

Recent studies on maternal death rates in America serve as a reminder of the ongoing and dramatic health disparities for women. Join our panel of experts as we explore local and national health disparities and the steps we, as local women leaders, can take to address this urgent issue.

• Dr. Lori A. Boardman
• Dr. Kelli Tice
• Dr Tracy MacIntosh
• Dr. Caridad Hernandez

Takeaways:

Be informed advocates for health equity and take meaningful action in your communities and professional networks.

• Increase your understanding of the Scope of Health Inequities for Women
• Gain clarity on the Role of Leadership in Advocating for Change
• Clarify some personal Action Plans to Drive Impact

All registered attendees will receive a Zoom link to participate in the event!

Meet Our Speakers:

Dr. Lori A. Boardman
As Assistant Vice President and Chief Quality Officer of Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Dr. Lori Boardman oversees the quality and safety of all programs and services offered at Winnie Palmer. Dr. Boardman earned her medical degree from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Women and Infants’ Hospital of Rhode Island, and subsequently joined the faculty. She became the Clinical Care Director for Brown University’s National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, creating comprehensive clinical programs targeting underserved and unserved women.

In 2008, Dr. Boardman moved to the University of Central Florida College of Medicine as a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Founding Assistant Dean of Medical Education. In 2014, she joined AdventHealth as the executive medical director of women’s services and focused her efforts on building a comprehensive program in women’s health.

Outside of her administrative, clinical, and educational roles, she has been honored with multiple awards for teaching and mentorship excellence, published over 90 peer-reviewed publications, received funding from the National Institutes of Health, and been involved in the development of national guidelines for cervical and breast cancer screening. Since joining Winnie Palmer, Dr. Boardman has received over $5.5 million in funding from the Florida Department of Health and America’s Essential Hospitals to reduce racial/ethnic disparities in severe maternal morbidity. As a result of these efforts, she now serves in the role of Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of the Orlando Health Women’s Institute Center for Maternal Health.

Dr. Kelli Tice
Kelli Tice, MD, is a family physician with a background in public health who serves as GuideWell and Florida Blue’s Vice President, Medical Affairs and Chief Health Equity Officer. In this role, which she assumed in January 2022, Dr. Tice creates solutions that improve health outcomes and address health inequities for GuideWell’s customers and communities.

In addition to leading the company’s health equity strategy, she has responsibilities in the areas of community impact and public health surveillance. Dr. Tice is also the clinical lead for Florida Blue’s public health response. Additionally, Dr. Tice is a key member of the Equity Alliance, an enterprise-wide initiative focused on addressing systemic racism and health disparities for Black Americans. Prior to her current role, she served as Senior Medical Director for Medical Affairs.

Early in her medical training, Dr. Tice became interested in addressing health disparities and delivering culturally competent care. Dr. Tice taught cultural competency for physicians, and incorporated evidence-based techniques to promote health equity into primary care practice in both private and public clinical settings. She is passionate about driving sustainable change through health education and community involvement.

Before joining GuideWell and Florida Blue in 2018, she spent 17 years as a public health physician, serving in numerous leadership roles including that of County Health Officer and State Medical Director for the Florida Department of Health. She is the proud mother of four young adults, and loves reading, traveling, and gardening.

Dr. Tracy Macintosh
Dr MacIntosh is the Associate Dean for Access, Belonging and Community Engagement at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine. With a Master’s degree in Science, a Master’s degree in Public Health, and a Medical Degree and Emergency Medicine residency completed at Yale School of Medicine, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work.

Her passion for medical education is matched by her commitment to promoting health equity and eliminating health disparities. As a practicing Emergency Physician, she applies her expertise directly at the bedside to improve the health and well-being of her patients. By combining her clinical experience with her commitment to medical education, she is able to deliver compassionate and effective care while also inspiring the next generation of healthcare providers to do the same.

Dr. MacIntosh lectures regularly on national and regional stages on how to create positive and inclusive cultures in academic medicine and healthcare and is passionate about her role in leading the UCF College of Medicine in its mission to train the next generation of physicians and scientists to end healthcare disparities.

Dr. Caridad Hernandez
Dr. Caridad Hernandez is a professor of medicine and practicing physician focused on educating future healthcare professionals and improving the health of marginalized communities. Since 2019, she has led the Chapman Compassionate Care Program, providing services to the homeless in downtown Orlando. She is also developing a mobile healthcare program to serve underserved areas through UCF.

Dr. Hernandez joined UCF College of Medicine in 2011 and became chair of the Department of Medical Education in 2021. She earned her MD from UCSF, completed her residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, and a fellowship at UNC Chapel Hill. She also completed the ELAM program at Drexel University. Before UCF, she held faculty positions at the University of Florida and the University of Pittsburgh.