If you work with populations that disproportionately experience trauma and you want to hear more about "healing" through a culturally relevant frame, this conference is for you. Interdisciplinary panelists from the cultural arts, biology, and social sciences will discuss approaches to healing. Dr. Roy Wade will share his cutting edge, community based work with underserved children and families in Philadelphia. Dr. Wade is known for his cultural translation of the ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) model. Come share your thoughts, ideas and network with colleagues who are also committed to healing and well-being
Roy Wade, MD, PhD, MPH, MSHP
Dr. Wade is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in the Division of General Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Wade’s research focuses on decreasing disparities in health caused by exposure to childhood trauma. Through his work, Dr. Wade plans to translate research on the science of childhood adversity and toxic stress into effective strategies to improve community level systems of care in economically distressed communities.
Terry Mason, MD
Dr. Mason is the Chief Operating Officer of the Cook County Department of Public Health. He is responsible for public health programs and services for one of the nation’s largest metropolitan health departments, ranging from disease prevention, control and epidemiology; health statistics; health promotion; STD/HIV screening; emergency preparedness; and environmental licensing, inspections and complaints.