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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Women Leaders in Healthcare Conference
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$275/PP Member \n\n\n\n$375/PP Non-Members \n\n\n\nTable Reservations are also now open!  \n\n\n\nReserve a table for your team or group; each table seats 7. For details or reservations\, contact Lsnelson@mhalink.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closed\n\n\n\nEVENT CONTACT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTERFAX 781-262-6136 \n\n\n\nMAIL –  Check Payable to MHAMHA Education Department500 District Ave.Burlington\, MA 01803-5096 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenior Partner at Life Sciences\, McKinsey & Company | Advisor to CEOs and teams.\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker on Stress and Leadership in the Workplace | Columbia Business School Professor | Host of The TED Business Podcast\n\n\n\n\n\nClinical Psychologist | Featured in The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, BBC News and many more outlets.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n8 – 9 a.m. Breakfast and Registration \n\n\n\nVendors: Silver Unicorn Bookstore\, Jennifer’s Handmade Soap\, Kitchen Sink Candle Co. and T. Jazelle \n\n\n\n9 – 9:20 a.m. \n\n\n\nWelcome! \n\n\n\nValerie Fleishman\, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer\, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association \n\n\n\nChristine Schuster\, R.N.\, MBA\, President & CEO\, Emerson Health\, MHA Trustee and Former Board Chair \n\n\n\nKim Driscoll\, Lieutenant Governor\, Commonwealth of Massachusetts  \n\n\n\nEmcee Welcome: Eileen Curran\, Director\, Public Relations\, Franciscan Children’s \n\n\n\n9:20 – 10:10 a.m.: Leadership Blind spots: Identify and Overcome What’s Holding You Back \n\n\n\nModupe Akinola\, Professor\, Columbia Business School and Host\, TED Business Podcast \n\n\n\nWhat are the leadership blind spots and common pitfalls that hold back so many senior managers and executives? How do you formalize a process to make better decisions? How do you persuade and influence key stakeholders? Drawing on deep research and delivered with an easy-going grace\, Modupe shows you how to leverage the unique portfolio of skills\, talents\, and backgrounds of those you manage to drive for your team and your organization and be that effective\, even inspiring\, leader. \n\n\n\n10:10 – 10:30 a.m. BREAK \n\n\n\nMeet & Greet the Keynote\, Vendors & Exhibits Open \n\n\n\n10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Leadership in Times of Uncertainty: Building Team Resilience When It Matters Most \n\n\n\n\nLindsay Gainer\, R.N.\, President and Chief Operations Officer\, MGB Medical Group\n\n\n\nYvonne Hao\, Chief Operating Officer & General Partner\, Flagship Pioneering; former Secretary of the Executive Office of Economic Development\, Commonwealth of Massachusetts\n\n\n\nDorosella (Dora) Green\, Head of Health Equity\, Community Health-US Public Affairs\, Takeda Pharmaceuticals   \n\n\n\nDallas Ducar\,R.N.\, Executive Vice President\, Donor Engagement and External Relations\, Fenway Health\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Aimee Brewer\, MPH\, President & CEO\, Sturdy Health \n\n\n\nIn today’s rapidly evolving landscape\, uncertainty is a constant. But strong leadership can turn disruption into opportunity. This panel explores how leaders can foster team resilience\, maintain trust\, and drive performance during challenging times. Hear from experienced women executives who’ve led through crises and learn practical strategies to support and strengthen your teams when it matters most. \n\n\n\n11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Women’s SPOTLIGHT Series: Health & Wealth  \n\n\n\nClosing the Women’s Health Gap & Creating Strategies and Structures that Drive Change \n\n\n\nLucy Pérez\, Senior Partner in McKinsey & Company’s Boston office\, Global Leader\, McKinsey Health Institute\, leader of Life Sciences practice \n\n\n\nDespite advancements in medicine\, significant disparities persist in women’s health research\, access\, and outcomes. Lucy will discuss actionable solutions from policy reform to inclusive research to build a more equitable future for all women. \n\n\n\n11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. LUNCH & Networking \n\n\n\nVendors and Exhibits Open \n\n\n\n12:30 – 1:15 p.m.: How to Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critic and Perfectionists \n\n\n\nEllen Hendriksen\, Ph.D.\, Clinical Psychologist\, Boston University’s Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders and author\, How To Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists  \n\n\n\nPerfectionism\, conflating who we are with our performance\, never feeling good enough. Any of this sound familiar? Perfectionism is a mindset that demands us to perform as superbly as possible to be considered sufficient as a person. But… it’s a misnomer: perfectionism isn’t about striving to be perfect. It’s about never feeling good enough. You don’t need a “new you”\, you don’t even have to do anything overtly differently. Small shifts in mindset can help us discover a kinder\, gentler regard for ourselves without abandoning all that our hard work and high standards have gotten us\, and Dr. Hendriksen will show you how. \n\n\n\n1:15 – 1:45 p.m.: Fireside Chat \n\n\n\nAnne Klibanski\, M.D.\, President & CEO\, Mass General Brigham; MHA Board Chair-Elect \n\n\n\nChristine Schuster\, R.N.\, MBA\, President & CEO\, Emerson Health; MHA Trustee and Former Board Chair \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging conversation with a leading healthcare CEO as she reflects on her journey driving meaningful change both within her organization and across the national landscape. From advancing local initiatives to shaping broader system transformation\, she’ll share insights on leadership\, innovation\, and what it takes to move the ball forward in healthcare today. \n\n\n\n1:45 – 2:30 p.m.: Leading with Purpose\, Powered by Courage \n\n\n\n\nState Representative Marjorie C. Decker\, 25th Middlesex District\, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Health\n\n\n\nState Senator Cindy Friedman\, 4th Middlesex District\, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing\n\n\n\nState Representative Tram T. Nguyen\, 18th Essex District\, Chair of the House Committee on Climate Action and Sustainability\n\n\n\nState Representative Adrianne Pusateri Ramos\, 14th  Essex District\, House Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Housing\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Emily Dulong\, Vice President of Government Advocacy and Public Policy\, Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association \n\n\n\nIn times of uncertainty\, rapid change\, and growing public scrutiny\, leadership in the public arena demands more than policy expertise. It requires conviction\, courage\, and a deep sense of purpose. This conversation features legislators who have navigated the complexities of governance\, advocacy\, and public service with integrity and resilience. Through personal stories and lessons learned\, they will share how they balance competing priorities\, build consensus across divides\, and make bold decisions guided by values rather than convenience. Whether you’re leading a team\, a community\, or a cause\, this discussion will inspire you to lead with heart\, purpose\, and the courage to make a difference. \n\n\n\n2:30 p.m.: Final Reflections & Closing Remarks \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendors: Silver Unicorn Bookstore\,  Jennifer’s Handmade Soap\, Kitchen Sink Candle Co.\, and T.Jazelle Bracelets [NEW in 2025!] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty\, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name\, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education\, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/2025-annual-women-leaders-in-healthcare-conference/
LOCATION:Westin Seaport\, 425 Summer St\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHA Conferences
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SUMMARY:Creating a Culture of Mental Wellness: Applying for Mental Health America’s 2026 Bell Seal
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Mental Health America’s Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health is a recognition program for employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces. This webinar will inform business leaders\, HR professionals\, and those who lead their organization’s workplace wellness efforts about the value of the Bell Seal program and how to apply for the 2026 season. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession objectives: \n\n\n\n\nLearn about the value and benefits of the Bell Seal program\n\n\n\nLearn how to apply for the 2026 season\n\n\n\nUnderstand how Mental Health America’s resources can help with application preparation\n\n\n\n\nAbout Mental Health America: \n\n\n\nMental Health America was founded in 1909 and is the leading national nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health\, well-being\, and illness prevention. Its work is informed\, designed\, and led by the experiences of those most affected. Operating nationally and in communities across the country\, Mental Health America advocates for closing the mental health equity gap while increasing nationwide awareness and understanding through public education\, direct services\, tools\, and research.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/mental-health-americas-2026-bell-seal-for-workplace-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars,Caring for the Caregiver
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SUMMARY:The West Health Accelerator: Transforming The Care of Older Adults in Hospitals
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransforming hospital care for older adults is imperative\, and while there are clinical solutions to target the needs of this population\, many hospitals have not operationalized these solutions across units or beyond pilot programs. Hospitals are actively working to reduce lengths of stay and costs\, while simultaneously addressing the needs of increasingly complex patients. The opportunity to spread these learnings and employ them at hospitals across Mass General Brigham is enabling better care for older adults through proven solutions. MGB has demonstrated that improving clinical workflows\, electronic order sets\, and dashboard tracking\, while training clinical geriatric champions leads to improved outcomes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome learn about the West Health Accelerator at Mass General Brigham and how it leverages the system’s strengths in geriatric care to develop\, study\, and implement best practices\, protocols\, and training programs that address the needs and risks of seniors within one of the largest regional health systems in the country.
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/the-west-health-accelerator-transforming-the-care-of-older-adults-in-hospitals/
CATEGORIES:Engaging In Aging
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Navigation Training Series: An Overview
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will provide an overview of the 11 modules included in the Alzheimer Association’s Dementia Care Navigation Training Series that provides a patient-centered strategy for dementia care. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss the benefits to the patient\, family caregiver\, and clinical team of a dementia care navigation model;\n\n\n\nReview models currently in use\, including the CMS Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience
URL:https://www.mhalink.org/event/alzheimers-association-dementia-care-navigation-training-series-an-overview/
CATEGORIES:Hot Topics Webinars
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