All events are free and open to the public.
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Mather Hall, Washington Room
Keynote Speakers, 6:00–7:00 p.m
Hurricanes and Health Care in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean | Juan Ángel Giusti Cordero, Professor of History, University of Puerto Rico
The Care of Migrant Caribbean and Central American Populations in Connecticut, 1997-2018
| Bruce Gould, M.D., Associate Dean for Primary Care, and Director, Connecticut Area Health Education Center Program, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, UConn Health
The Use of Trauma-Informed Services with Puerto Rican and Other Caribbean Communities
| Rocio Chang, M.A., Psy.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, UConn Health
Breakout Discussions, 7:00–8:30 p.m
Women’s Health | Marlaine Jean-Miller, M.D.
Political Action | Larry Deutsch, M.D.
| Gary Rhule, M.D.
Advocacy | Madeline Rodriguez
Mental Health | Jose Santos, M.D.
Primary Care | Kenia Mansilla-Rivera, M.D.
Tables and Outreach, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Local community health and cultural organizations including: Advocacy for Children with Disabilities (AFCAMP) | Capitol Region Mental Health Center | Chispa, Latino Activism on the Environment in Connecticut | Center for Caribbean Studies Trinity College | Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) | Hartford GYN Center, Family Planning Clinic | Hispanic Health Council | Malta House of Care, Mobile Medical Clinic