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Watkins-Saunders Award

The American Heart Association has recognized Professor Yvonne Commodore-Mensah with its Watkins-Saunders Award for “outstanding commitment to equitable health and addressing gaps in health outcomes through clinical or medical work and community improvements.” The award was established in 2012 to honor and celebrate the lives and work of trailblazing Drs. Levi Watkins and Elijah Saunders.

A digital celebration to honor Dr. Commodore-Mensah and her commitment to equitable health locally and globally will be held noon-12:45 pm on Thursday, June 19. Congratulations, Dr. Commodore-Mensah!

ICU Rehab Conference

The 2025 Johns Hopkins ICU Rehab Conference (November 6-7, Turner Auditorium, 720 Rutland Avenue) will be focused on updates from the past year in adult ICU rehabilitation and will include poster, workshop, and networking sessions. Co-sponsored by JHSON.

Early bird discount and abstract deadline is June 30.

Conference highlights:

-Explore the latest research and evidence supporting the positive impact of early rehabilitation on ICU patients.

-Identify and discuss the complex barriers that have historically impeded the seamless integration of early rehabilitation. Learn strategies and best practices for streamlining processes and improving coordination among multidisciplinary teams.

-Highlight the importance of teamwork and communication across various clinical specialties. Showcase real-world examples of successful interdisciplinary initiatives that have driven positive patient outcomes.

-Discover innovative approaches that enhance patient engagement throughout the rehabilitation process.

Apply Now for Impact Grants to Humanize the Patient Experience

The Center for Humanizing Medicine (CHM) Impact Grants invites submissions for impact grants to Humanize the Patient Experience.

Impact grants will be awarded to support creative projects led by multidisciplinary teams to improve patient experiences across our health system. Funds may support a range of activities or products that enhance patient and family comfort, convenience, communication, information and education, and hopefully the overall patient experience.

To learn more about the IHM vision and mission, click here.

Submission Deadline: June 15, 2025
Funding: Awards up to $1,500
Faculty contacts: Drs. Mary Catherine Beach, Scott Wright and Martha Abshire Saylor
Email: [email protected]

Application and Submission details here.

Audience:
All JHSON

Virtual Information Session – DNP Advanced Practice Nurse Anesthesia Track

Join our virtual information session 7-8 pm Wednesday, May 28 for students interested in the DNP Nurse Anesthesia track. This is a great opportunity to hear from the track director, gain insights into admissions requirements, and connect with a current student who will share experiences in the program. Audience: Public, Students

Symposium on Women’s Health

The Johns Hopkins Center for Women’s Health, Sex, and Gender Research presents the 18^th Annual Spring Symposium, 10 am-1 pm Wednesday, May 28 in the Welch Medical Library West Reading Room, followed by lunch and a poster session.

Keynote speaker is Kathryn “Katie” Schubert, president and CEO of the Society for Women’s Health Research since April 2020. She is a trusted leader and consensus builder among women’s health stakeholders, and previously served as chief advocacy officer at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

The symposium will also feature the announcement of the recipients of the 2025 Seed Grant for Research on Sex and Gender Differences and the 2025 Donna Vogel Women’s Health Champion Award!

This will be an in-person event and will not be livestreamed.

MSN (Entry into Nursing) – Let’s Prepare Together Admission Workshop

Join us for an informative and interactive workshop designed to help you confidently navigate the application process. This session will discuss the application process and provide valuable tips on how to submit a strong, competitive application. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect directly with members of the admissions team to ask questions and receive guidance before the application deadline. Whether you’re just getting started or putting the finishing touches on your materials, this workshop offers the support you need to feel prepared and empowered. Let’s prepare together — we’re here to help you succeed!

Audience:
Public, Students

Date/Time:
Monday, June 23, 2025 (03:00 pm – 04:00 pm)

Speak Up – the Importance of Advocacy and Policy in Nursing

The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing is dedicated to celebrating the diverse experiences, research, and practices within our vibrant nursing community. We are committed to amplifying the voices of underrepresented groups and ensuring equitable and accessible opportunities in education and health care through our programs.

 We invite you to join the Office of Admissions for our next Dimensions of Nursing Virtual Information Session on Tuesday, May 27, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET. This session topics is Speak Up: The Importance of Advocacy and Policy in Nursing. Each month, we shine a spotlight on unique and diverse populations within our community. For this discussion, Alexander Murphy, Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment, will facilitate a discussion among current students and faculty who are involved in advocacy and policy from a nursing perspective.

IPS Convenings: The Boundaries of Health

The new Trump administration is pursuing intense transformation of how our government works. One of the administration’s stated goals, “Make America Healthy Again, includes objectives that will require new thinking about preventing and treating chronic illnesses and eliminating health inequities. This dynamic panel discussion will debate the philosophical, financial and health implications of a reimagined health care system that pushes the boundaries of traditional care to include investments in mitigating harmful social determinants of health—an approach that has supporting and opposing views.

Support for an integration of social and clinical care argues that combining healthcare services with social support systems—such as housing, nutrition, and transportation—can lead to better health outcomes by treating patients holistically, while also reduce long-term healthcare costs by preventing chronic conditions, reducing hospital admissions, and promoting overall well-being. Opposing views, however, raise concerns about the logistical challenges, increased costs in the short-term, and the difficulty in coordinating diverse systems.

Don’t miss this timely debate featuring some of the leading thinkers on this topic.

IPS Convenings: This series brings distinguished expert guests to the Institute for Policy Solutions to explore, illustrate, and amplify the transformative effects of employing a Nurse-Driven Model of Care to eliminate inequities in health care and health. Collectively, the series highlights the nine components of the Nurse-Driven Model of Care and how the model can reform our health care system by providing a mix of social and clinical care that ensures optimum health for everyone. Audience: All JHSON Date/Time: Thursday, May 22, 2025 (01:00 pm – 02:30 pm) Location: Hopkins Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC 20003. (Also virtual.)

Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (ICTR) Summer Showcase

The Johns Hopkins Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) Summer Showcase highlights the broad range of services and resources that we offer to the research community. This event provides an opportunity to learn how to collaborate with us and take the first steps in launching your research projects.

FEATURED PROGRAMS & RESOURCES

• Recruitment Resources
• REDCap
• Clinical Research Units
• Research Coordinator Support

For questions, contact Crystal Williams at [email protected].

Audience:
Faculty, Staff, Students

Date/Time:
Friday, June 6, 2025 (01:00 pm – 02:00 pm)

Location:
Zoom

New Issue Arrives

The Spring 2025 issue of Johns Hopkins Nursing magazine introduces students reflecting upon their journeys to and through the Johns Hopkins Master’s (Entry into Nursing) program. Among them are Lucas Min and Kara Suarez, good friends who have learned the power of their voices (as well as their ears) through nursing. Both students are profiled in the magazine.