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The purpose of this conference is to educate and build partnerships among health professionals and community stakeholders that remove barriers, strengthen communities, promote diversity and eliminate health disparities.

Keynote Speaker Dr. Santino Severoni, Coordinator of Public Health and Migration, World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe will speak at this two-day event, set for March 11-12. Education credits available for some healthcare professions. For more information visit ohio.edu/globalhealth. Sponsored by Global Health Initiative, College of Health Sciences and Professions, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Center for International Studies. 

To register, please click on the following link:  http://register.nationalhealthdisparities.com/

Learning Objectives for this webinar:

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