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Conference
objective
The field of cultural competence in health care has grown in prominence
and maturity over the last ten years. Coupled with an increasing national
focus on the demographic and political strength of diverse populations
in America, the conference presenters together with our National Advisory
Group determined that 2004 would be an opportune time to bring the Fourth
National Conference on Quality Health Care For Culturally Diverse Populations
to Washington, DC. As home to many national health organizations and major
Federal health agencies, Washington offers an excellent opportunity to
showcase the best of this field to national health leaders, and to engage
them in dialogue on how to incorporate the needs of culturally diverse
populations into national health agendas and mainstream health care practice.
As the unique needs of culturally diverse populations gain prominence
in national movements to improve the quality of health care, the objectives
of the Fourth National Conference were to:
- showcase the best of culturally competent programs, services, and
policies to national health organizations and leaders,
- disseminate research and expertise to advance promising interventions,
and
- develop partnerships to improve access to and quality of care for
all Americans.
Detailed information from the 2004 Conference:
You can review the conference proceedings, browse the conference
agenda, workshop abstracts, presenter bios and contact information -
over 100 pages of valuable resources. |
