Overview

2017 Global Summit

The Future Role of U.S. Faith Based Organizations in International Health

Sept. 27-28, 2017
Washington, D.C. 

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington D.C. - Crystal City

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The 2017 Global Summit is the annual meeting where leaders from Catholic health care with programs and projects in low- and middle-income countries around the world come together to discuss opportunities and challenges involved in this work along with other like-minded individuals from health care, medical surplus recovery, disaster response, short-term mission trips, diocese and the international commercial enterprises of U.S. Catholic health organizations. It will be a chance to see where we are at present — from the perspective of governmental leaders working in the faith-based space, leaders from Catholic Relief Services and other non-governmental organizations — to discuss current programs and future possibilities.

At the 2017 program, Sept. 27-28 in Washington D.C., registrants will participate in presentations and reflective processes that use the ##14 U.S. things## to highlight the myriad of activities U.S.-based Catholic health care has undertaken and unpack their successful aspects as well as lessons learned. Networking is an essential and much requested part of the summit, so ample time is provided for table discussions, as well as during breaks and meals.  

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Thank you to Gradian Health Systems for being
a sponsor of the 2017 Global Summit.

Gradian Health Systems

Objectives

Be sure to attend the Catholic Health Association's 2017 Global Summit to …

  • Gain the unique insights of national and international leaders
  • Learn about successful practices in international outreach
  • Collectively discuss challenges in this work
  • Network at an event that will provide concentrated but critical opportunities to connect with potential partners in outreach activities

Speakers

 

Aris_PatrickMsgr. Patrick Aris, Ph.D.
Coordinator of the Team Leaders
St. Francois de Sales Hospital
Port-au-Prince, Haiti

David BarashDavid Barash, MD (Invited)
Executive Director, Global Health Programs
Chief Medical Officer
GE Foundation


Alix CantaveAlix Cantave, Ph.D.
Program Officer for Haiti
W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Bruce ComptonBruce Compton
Senior Director
International Outreach
CHA

Sr. Kelly ConnorsSr. Kelly Connors, pm, JCD, Ph.D.
Senior Director, Sponsor Services
CHA

Doug FountainDoug Fountain
Vice President, Strategy & Impact
Medical Teams International

Dianne Jean-Francois

Dianne Jean-Francois, MD, MPH
Country Director – Haiti and Dominican Republic
Catholic Medical Mission Board, Inc.


Timothy LavelleTimothy Lavelle
Acting Director of USAID’s Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
U.S. Agency for International Development



Ruth McDermott LevyRuth McDermott-Levy, Ph.D.
Associate Professor/Director for Global & Public Health
Villanova University College of Nursing


Andrew NatsiosAndrew S. Natsios, MPA
Director
Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs and
Executive Professor
The Bush School of Government and Public Service
Texas A&M University


Annemarie ReillyAnnemarie Reilly, MIA
Chief of Staff, and
Executive Vice President, Strategy and Organizational Development
Catholic Relief Services


Conor ShapiroConor Shapiro, MPH
President & Chief Executive Officer
St. Boniface Haiti Foundation


Who should attend?

The Global Summit is for senior executives, mission leaders, persons with responsibility for international outreach or disaster response activities, sponsors and clinicians doing international mission work from Catholic health organizations as well as medical surplus recovery organization (MSRO) leaders, non-governmental organization (NGO) leaders and more.

Do not miss this unique in-person opportunity to discuss the critical issues facing health care organizations participating in international outreach and network to find the solutions needed to be more impactful. The summit will offer strategies and tools to help organizations better serve low-income countries while also addressing the potential organizational outcomes for Catholic health care.


Registration

Registration is not yet available, but for planning purposes, pricing includes:

CHA members — $300

  • CHA members can receive a $100 early registration discount through July 31, making the program $200

Non-members — $350


Certificate of Attendance

Please note: CHA does not offer Continuing Education Units (CEU) for any programs. Participants will receive an email with information on how to acquire a Certificate of Attendance following the program (typically included in the program evaluation email). Certificates of Attendance may be submitted to relevant organizations that accept proof of contact hours as credit. These include:

American College of Healthcare Executives: American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) members may self-report qualifying CEUs using the contact hour information provided on their CHA Certificate of Attendance. To self-report, log in as a member on the ACHE site; use the link on the left-hand side to self-report applicable contact hours for CEU credit.

NACC Board Certified Chaplains: National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) board certified chaplain members may self-report their continuing education hours (CEH's) using the contact hours information provided on their CHA Certificate of Attendance.

For further information regarding Certificates of Attendance, please contact CHA's Programs and Learning Department at [email protected].


Agenda - a full agenda will be available soon

Day 1 - Sept. 27, 2017
1:00 p.m. Opening & Reflection
Bruce Compton
Senior Director, International Outreach
CHA
1:15 p.m. Introductions

1:45 p.m. The Call of Our Heritage
Sr. Kelly Connors, pm, JCD, Ph.D.
Senior Director, Sponsor Services
CHA


What should define the works of Catholic health care in its international activities? 
This session will be a reflection on the heritage of Catholic health care in the U.S. and how that journey can influence our current and future activities. The session will highlight:

  • Our founding – how our ministry began in the U.S. and why how it took shape matters as we discern our activities today and for tomorrow
  • The cultural competence of our foundresses and founders – what from our heritage is calling forth revisiting our approach to partnership as we work to improve access to care for our global brothers and sisters
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