Speaking and Media
Our Engagements: Past & Upcoming
Sharing our work and research findings with the broader research community is an essential part of I+HEAL’s mission to break down barriers to health and justice. Explore the links below to learn about upcoming and recent talks, conferences, media mentions, and lab happenings with the I+HEAL team.
Featured Engagement
Switzerland
I+HEAL has engaged with international partners in Switzerland, advancing our mission of health equity on a global stage. Details on past and future Switzerland engagements coming soon.
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Invited Talks & Keynotes
Past Engagements
Lung Cancer Awareness Town Hall
Past
Lung Cancer Awareness Town Hall – Northwestern Medicine
Dr. Faith Summersett Williams served as a panelist at this free event hosted by Northwestern Medicine. Discussions covered screening and early detection, biomarker testing and clinical trials, barriers to treatment in underserved communities, youth prevention and education, and patient stories.
Northwestern Brookstone Conference – Flash Talk
Past
The 7th Annual Brookstone Conference: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice in Youth Psychiatric Care
Dr. Faith Summersett Williams presented a flash talk at this conference hosted by Northwestern University's Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science (CDIS), bringing together leaders in implementation science to bridge research and practice in youth psychiatric care.
Conference Presentations
Recent
Northwestern Brookstone Conference – Poster Presentation
🏆 2nd Place
The 7th Annual Brookstone Conference: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice in Youth Psychiatric Care
Poster Title: Provider POINTS – Perspectives on Implementing Novel Treatments of SBIRT. I+HEAL team members Yiyang Liu and Emily Lynott presented provider perspectives from the PCYF study on two approaches to SBIRT in outpatient primary care at Lurie Children's Hospital. This poster received the second place award as voted by attendees.
Enhancing SBIRT Implementation in Pediatric Inpatient Settings: Insights from Workflow Observations and EHR Data
I+HEAL intern Ashley Munkhbavar presented findings from the BOSSTT study at the Katz & Manne Summer Scholar Program Symposium, covering medical social work team workflow observations and EHR insights on behavioral health screening in the inpatient setting.
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Research Scholars Day Poster Presentation
Behind the Scenes of Clinical Care: Exploring Why Workflows Matter for Behavioral Health Intervention Implementation
I+HEAL team members Sarah Sauerteig and Kennedy Curtis presented findings from workflow observations as part of the BOSSTT study, exploring how behavioral health screenings are implemented in Lurie Children's Hospital's inpatient setting.
Northwestern University Health Equity Poster Session
Inaugural Health Equity Poster Session – Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Medical student Ren Mondesir and Dr. Faith Summersett Williams presented Racial Discrimination, Mental Health, and Substance Use Among Academically High-Achieving Black Adolescents, exploring the intersection of racial discrimination, mental health, and substance use in this often-overlooked population.
Lewis Landsberg Research Day – Poster Presentations
Two posters presented at the 18th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day
Isabella Zylka presented Unveiling Barriers and Exploring the Feasibility of Implementing SBIRT in Pediatric Inpatient Settings through Health Professional Insights, focusing on provider perspectives on SBIRT implementation in inpatient pediatric settings.
Sareena Shah presented Implementing an Evidence-Based Eating Disorder Prevention Intervention Program within Urban Public High Schools: Perspectives from School Partners, focusing on school staff perspectives on implementing an evidence-based eating disorder prevention program.
Sareena Shah presented Implementing an Evidence-Based Eating Disorder Prevention Intervention Program within Urban Public High Schools: Perspectives from School Partners, focusing on school staff perspectives on implementing an evidence-based eating disorder prevention program.
News & Media Highlights
Coming Soon
Media mentions, press features, and news highlights will be posted here. Check back for updates.