Most people say health care is a right. Americans support eliminating inequities for everyone. The Nation's Health, APHA, May 2026.
More than two-thirds of adults agree that the US should prioritize eliminating health inequities for everyone, according to new survey results from the John Hopkins School of Nursing's Institute for Policy Solutions. More>
The national survey, released in February, found that 70% of adults believe health care is a right, not a privilege, and 75% feel everyone should have access to health care regardless of ability to pay. The Nation's Health, APHA, May 2026
Join us at the 2026 Leadership Awards & Annual Meeting - Let's Do More Together.
2026 Leadership Awards & Annual Meeting - JUNE 25, 2026
Celebrate with the Leadership Award Recipients!
IOMC Humanitarian Global Health Award
Mildred Olivier, MD
The Portes Foundation & IOMC Award for Excellence in Prevention of Disease
Michael Rakotz, MD
IOMC Innovation in Health Care / Health Care Delivery
Pamela Ganschow, MD - Individual
Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA - Organization
IOMC Award for Public Service
Sandra Wilks, RN, MSN, CNE
IOMC Lifetime Achievement Award
William McDade, MD
-Awards
-Recognizing the Class of 2026 New Fellows
-Lively Spirits & Dinner
-Networking and networking -did we say networking~
The 2026 Leadership Awards & Annual Meeting is a joyful celebration of the Institute’s ongoing dedication to health equity—honoring our journey, our achievements, and our dreams for the future. We invite you to be part of this inspiring moment, as we come together to spark social change and foster a world with fewer healthcare disparities.
We will honor the new Board of Governors, express gratitude to the 2025-2026 Board for their dedication, reflect on the past year’s successes, and look ahead with hope and determination.
Together, we will express heartfelt appreciation to Dr.Lorenzo Pence, DO, FACOFPand the 2025-2026 Board of Governors for their leadership and lasting impact. We are delighted to welcome Dr.Archana Chatterjee, PhD, as our incoming 2026-2027 President, along with the new Board of Governors.
Join us as we set a hopeful, collaborative agenda for the year ahead!
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