The AHA Accelerating Health Equity Conference in Kansas City, Mo brought together 1,000 leaders from hospitals, health systems, and community and public health organizations. The conference spanned two days, filled with breakout sessions, table conversations, networking opportunities, and community immersion experiences.

Day 2 of the conference included breakout sessions focused on topics such as transforming maternal health care for Black women, addressing food insecurity through hospital-based programs that prioritize community collaboration, and driving change through the Rise to Health Coalition. These sessions provided valuable insights and strategies for advancing health equity in communities.

In addition to the informative breakout sessions, attendees had the opportunity to participate in community immersion experiences. These experiences took participants to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Operation Breakthrough