Full course description
March 21, 2026
In-Person or Online
5.5 CE Hours
Location
Creighton University
Hixson-Lied Science Building, Room G04
2555 Burt St, Omaha, NE 68178
or Online
Registration
This event is free to attend.
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Conference links to be sent a week prior to the event.
Description
Addressing Health Disparities Seminar 2026
Beyond the Clinic: Social Determinants of Health & Mental Wellness
The goal of the conference is to increase knowledge, skills, and ability of individuals in academia, health professionals and community members in addressing health disparities as it relates to understanding and applying the social determinants of health framework to analyze mental health disparities, evaluate evidence-based interventions, and propose equitable, community-informed solutions.
Designed For
Community health workers, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, public health professionals, social workers, fellows, residents, students and other interested health care providers
Jointly Provided By
- Creighton University Center for Promoting Health and Health Equity (CPHHE)
- Creighton University Multicultural and Community Affairs
- Creighton University College of Professional and Continuing Education
Schedule
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Times listed are in CentralTime.
7:30 a.m.
Check-In/Registration
8:30 a.m.
Welcome/Agenda Overview and Logistics
Abbie Deng, BA
Program Supervisor, Community Outreach Specialist, CPHHE
8:40 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Sade Kosoko-Lasaki, MD, MSPH, MBA, FAASS
Co-Founder, Co-Executive Director, CPHHE
8:55 a.m.
Center for Promoting Health and Health Equity (CPHHE) Partners Updates
Sal Issaka, MS
CPHHE Partnership Chair
Director, Resident Engagement and Public Housing Initiaitves
Omaha Housing Authority
9:15 a.m.
Evaluation of Creighton's Mental Health Initiative Program, 2024-2025
Ramie Cooney, PhD
Evaluation Specialist, RRC Co.
9:30 a.m.
Opening Presentation: Communtity Health Survey 2025 (Mental Health Resource/Landscape)
Lindsay Huse, MPH, DNP, RN
Director, Douglas County Health Department
10:15 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m.
Panel Discussion: Mental Health Practictioners & SDOH
11 a.m.
Skill-Building Session Part 1: Case Study Analysis and Group Action Plan
Small group breakout sessions with expert facilitators
11:30 a.m.
Skill-Building Session Part 2: Large Group Discussion of Group Action Plan
Errik Ejike, MPH
CEO, North Omaha Area Health Clinic
Noon
Lunch
12:30 p.m.
Workshop: Screening for SDOH in Clinical Settings
Sara Sjole, MPA
1 p.m.
Break & Community Resource Expo
Connect with local community resource organizations and learn about local resources.
1:45 p.m.
Keynote Presentation: Community Mental Health and Serving Patients of Diverse Backgrounds
Sheritta A. Strong, MD, MBA, DFAPA
Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Engagement
University of Nebraska Medical Center
2:30 p.m.
Personal Reflection Worksheet: Identifying Strengths, Addressing Gaps
Abbie Deng, BA
Program Supervisor, Community Outreach Specialist, CPHHE
2:45 p.m.
Closing Presentation: Center for Holistic Development - A Legacy of Passion and Purpose
Doris Moore, MS, NCC, CPC, LIMHP
Executive Director, Center for Holistic Development
3:20 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Sade Kosoko-Lasaki, MD, MSPH, MBA, FAASS
Co-Founder, Co-Executive Director, CPHHE
3:30 p.m.
Evaluations
Abbie Deng, BA
Program Supervisor, Community Outreach Specialist, CPHHE
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
How To Register
Step 1
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Step 2
Register for your program by clicking on the Cart and following the prompts to submit payment.
When done, you will receive a Registration Confirmation email.
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Questions?
Office of Continuing Education
College of Professional and Continuing Education
Creighton University
402.280.1830
CMedEd@creighton.edu