You are invited to the 5th Annual Community Health & Advocacy Conference hosted by the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences!
This year’s focus is: advocating for refugee and immigrant health. The goal of this event is to promote advocacy and to learn how healthcare and community organizations can work together collaboratively to address this high priority issue. This event is open to members of the Jacobs School community, UB, healthcare organizations and the community-based partner organizations. Please see the attached Flyer for more information on the event.
When
Friday, May 8, 2026
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Where
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Room 1220
955 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
Cost
Free
Registration Deadline
April 30, 2026
Use this link to register
Conference Agenda
| 11:00 AM Check-In | |
| 11:00-12:00 Lunch & Poster Presentations | Poster presentations of community health & advocacy projects from UB medical residents and fellows. Lunch is provided. |
| 12:00-2:00 Keynote Presentations | Hear from speakers on the intersection of immigration and health. Learn advocacy strategies for how individuals and institutions can better support refugees and immigrants. |
| 2:00-4:30 Panel & Workshop | Learn how to practically apply multi-level advocacy strategies from local leaders. Topics include: Policy/Legal RightsTrauma Informed CareYouth and School Engagement |
*Speakers to be announced
Please see flyer attached and feel free to share.
If you have any further questions, please email Dr. Sarah Ventre at sventre@upa.chob.edu.
