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OCTOBER 15th & 16th 2025
Virtual via Zoom, Starts at 8:30am both days
The annual 2025 Culture of Health Summit is set to gather healthcare professionals from across the state, aimed at navigating Louisiana's health equities and disparities.
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* WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Professionals, stakeholders and community leaders from all facets and disciplines who are passionate about improving healthcare and healthcare outcomes in Louisiana.
WHEN
Wednesday, October 15, 20205
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday, October 16, 2025
8:30 am – 12:40 pm
WHERE
Zoom Webinar
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REGISTER
SPONSOR
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing Education Credit for
Nurses and Social Workers
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Louisiana State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Commission on Accreditation.
This activity has previously been approved for social worker contact hours.
Applications approval pending.
COME AND BE A PART OF
THIS GREAT ANNUAL SUMMIT
DAY 1 - Oct. 15th 8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30AM - 8:45AM - PROGRAM BEGINS
Summit and Day's Purpose, and Recognition of Sponsors & Summit Logistics
Welcome Address
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8:45AM - 9:30AM - STATE OF THE STATE
Fireside Chat with Louisiana Department of Health, Deputy Secretary Pete Croughan, MD
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9:30AM - 10:30AM - KEYNOTE
Back to the Future in Healthcare: Reclaiming Our Purpose Through Resilience and Courage
Dr. Teresa Stephens ​
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10:30AM - 10:45AM - BREAK
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10:45AM - 11:30AM - PRESENTATION
Serving at the intersection of Race and Trauma
Ecoee Rooney, DNP, RN, NPD-BC
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11:30AM - 12:15PM - PRESENTATION
Sustaining the Advocate: Wellbeing and Building Resistance in Times of Social Justice
Jen LaCarriere
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12:15 - 12:30PM - DAY 1 WRAP-UP & DAY 2 INTRODUCTION
Comments and Adjournment
DAY 2 - Oct. 16th 8:30am - 12:40pm
8:30AM - 8:45AM - OPENING REMARKS & DAY 1 REVIEW
Day's Purpose, Recognition of Sponsors, & Summit Logistics​
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8:45AM - 9:45AM - KEYNOTE
It Takes All of Us: Solutions to Workplace Violence
Ruth Francis, DrPH, MPH, MCHES​​
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9:45AM - 10:00AM - BREAK
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10:00AM - 10:45AM - PRESENTATION
Elevating Nursing Voice: Transforming Insights into Action to Improve Nurse Well-being
Maria Nix, RN, BSN, MSN​
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10:45AM - 12:00PM - CALL TO ACTION PANEL & AUDIENCE COLLABORATION
Panel Facilitator: Ecoee Rooney, DNP, RN, NPD-BC
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Maria Nix, RN, BSN, MSN
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Karen Lyon, PhD, MBA, APRN, NEA
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Jennifer B. Lemoine, PhD, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, RN
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C.J. Marbley, RN
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12:00AM - 12:30PM - PRESENTATION
Elevating Nurse Voices: Findings from the LSNA Nursing Workforce Effectiveness Initiative
Coletta C Barrett, DNP, MHA, RN, FAHA, FACHE
12:30 - 12:40PM - DAY 2 REVIEW & ADJOURNMENT
* WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Professionals, stakeholders and community leaders from all facets and disciplines who are passionate about improving healthcare and healthcare outcomes in Louisiana.
* Learn: How to utilize culturally sensitive, evidence-based strategies to eradicate social determinants of health which foster health disparities among underrepresented populations.
* Engage: Nurse leaders, healthcare professionals from various health disciplines and community leaders to identify the root causes of inequity that exist within the healthcare system.
Call to Action: Utilize best practices and collaborative partnerships to cultivate a culture of health based on equity, resilience, and diverse values.
CULTURE OF HEALTH PREMIER “SHINING STAR” ($5,000+)
CULTURE OF HEALTH ADVOCATE ($1,000)
CULTURE OF HEALTH PARTNER ($500)
