Advocacy Pathway
Epidemiology & Health Services Pathway
Health Equity/Social Determinants of Health
Public Health
Jennifer Klein, MD
Fellow
Children's National Health System
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Attendees may have heard the public health axiom "One's zip code is a better predictor of health than one's genetic code," but how is the impact of geographic location evaluated and how are the findings used to improve health outcomes? This session will explore the basic principles of geospatial analysis and provide examples of geospatial studies in pediatric health. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of geospatial analysis to address health disparities. Presenters will include Pediatricians and Epidemiologists who are using these cutting edge tools to learn more about their communities and their patient populations. Audience members of all levels of expertise are encouraged to attend - whether they are geospatial experts or simply want to learn more about this emerging field.
Moderator: Jennifer H. Klein, MD – Children's National Health System
Speaker: Anand Gourishankar, M.B.B.S., MRCP, MAS – Children's National Health System
Speaker: Jennifer H. Klein, MD – Children's National Health System
Speaker: Cole Brokamp, PhD – Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Speaker: Chaya Merrill, DrPH – Children's National Hospital