With the recognition of the critical roles patient, community and team-informed science plays in health research, mechanisms to promote, facilitate and reward team and community engaged science are emerging. Diverse teams of collaborating scholars and meaningful inclusion of patients, providers, community members and other key stakeholders in decision-making is sorely needed to address research challenges and advance health improvement for all.

With this conference, we would like to explore the rich interplay of community and university together, with the thought that the strength of our community may determine meaningful research priorities and relevant programs and providers.

The Heartland Conference on Health Equity and Patient Centered Care highlights community - academic partnerships and encourages open discussion among academic health centers, community health workers, faith-based community, and community-based service organizations.

​Participants will engage with other regional health researchers, community-based organizations, and public health professionals to address health equity in our communities and region.

Come Visit Us in the Heartland

The 2018 Heartland Health Equity Conference will be held in the beautiful facilities of the University of Kansas Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas. 

I've found the conferences to be a great catalyst for new relationships. An added benefit are the breakout sessions that expose you to practical information.

Vonzel Sawyer, Minister, current Board Member Wyandotte Health Foundation, former CEO NBC Community Development Corporation

Every year I leave the conference with new ideas inspired by the great speakers that present at the Partnering for Health Conference…

Lucia Jones, Project Director, Community Health Council of Wyandotte County