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Founder and CEO
Gulf States Health Policy Center
Regina Benjamin is the 18th U.S. Surgeon General, Healthcare Disparity Expert & Medicine Advocate. Dr. Benjamin is the Founder and CEO of BayouClinic, and was the 18th United States Surgeon General (2009-2013). As America’s Doctor, she provided the public with the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and the health of the nation. Dr. Benjamin also oversaw the operational command of 6,500 uniformed public health officers who serve in locations around the world to promote and protect the health of the American people. As chair of the National Prevention Council – 17 cabinet-level federal agency heads, she led the development of the National Prevention Strategy: America’s Plan for Better Health and Wellness. Dr. Benjamin specializes in prevention policies and health promotion among individuals as well as large populations, especially concerning obesity, childhood obesity, and children’s health. She has a special interest in rural health care, health disparities among socio-economic groups, suicide, violence, and mental health.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
Thursday, May 4, 2023
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM