Our Institute in the Community

Alzheimer's Association Disparities Series 

The Institute hosted the series entitled "Cultural Competence in Dementia Care: Discussing Diversity, Inequity, and Compassionate Care" in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter. The series focused on cultural competence and education for clinicians and community members about racial, ethnic, and other disparities that contribute to disparities in health outcomes for individuals with dementia.

Leadership Team: Featuring Christina Prather, MD, Clinician at GW Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine; Tania Alchalabi, MD, Clinician at GW Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine; Emeobong Martin, MPH, Regional Health Systems Director, Alzheimer’s Association; and Carl Hill, PhD, MPH, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Alzheimer's Association.

Webinar 1: "Disparities in Dementia Care for African Americans".

Featuring Speakers: Karyne Joes, President and CEO, National Caucus and Center on Black Aging; Arthena Caton, Patient Advocate; Carl Hill, PhD, MPH, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Alzheimer's Association; and Clinicians Christina Prather, MD, and Tania Alchalabi, MD. 

A recording can be viewed here.

Webinar 2: "Disparities in Dementia Care for the LGBTQ+ Community".  

Featuring Speakers: Imani Woody, President and CEO, Mary’s House; Tim Johnston, PhD; Phil Gutis, Patient Advocate; Carl Hill, PhD, MPH, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Alzheimer's Association; Emeobong Martin, MPH, Regional Health Systems Director, Alzheimer’s Association; and Clinicians Christina Prather, MD and Tania Alchalabi, MD. 

A recording can be viewed here (password: PcE?z8D?).

Webinar 3: "Disparities in Dementia Care for the Latino Community".

Featuring Speakers: Elena Rios, President and CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association; Yanira Cruz, President and CEO, National Hispanic Council on Aging; Lupita Gutierrez-Parker, Patient Advocate; Carl Hill, PhD, MPH, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Alzheimer's Association; Emeobong Martin, MPH, Regional Health Systems Director, Alzheimer’s Association; and Clinicians Christina Prather, MD and Tania Alchalabi, MD. 

COVID-19 Webinar in Partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter

The webinar entitled "Discussion of Clinical Experiences Caring for Persons with ADRD during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Health Equity Imperative". A recording can be viewed here.

Leadership Team: Featuring Christina Prather, MD, Clinician at GW Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine; Tania Alchalabi, MD, Clinician at GW Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine; Emeobong Martin, MPH, Regional Health Systems Director, Alzheimer’s Association; Carl Hill, PhD, MPH Interim Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Alzheimer's Association and Douglas Pace, NHA, Director, Mission Partnerships, Alzheimer's Association. 

Featuring Speakers: Clinicians Christina Prather, MD, and Tania Alchalabi, MD, and Douglas Pace, NHA, Director, Mission Partnerships, Alzheimer's Association.