Mayor's Leadership Dinner & Health Policy Conference
Building the Future of Community Health
The City of Flint, under the leadership of Mayor Sheldon Neeley, is convening municipal leaders, state lawmakers, healthcare executives, researchers, and policymakers for a two-day discussion focused on the future of healthcare infrastructure, early disease detection, and community health innovation.
As the nation's first Early Detection City, Flint is demonstrating how local government can drive healthcare innovation and economic opportunity.
"Nationwide, barriers to accessing cancer screening have deadly consequences in communities like Flint."— Mayor Sheldon Neeley, City of Flint
Flint is creating a replicable model for communities across the country. By bringing together government leaders, healthcare systems, researchers, industry partners, and residents, Flint is demonstrating how local leadership can facilitate healthcare innovation while creating lasting economic opportunity.
The City of Flint has turned its story of crisis into one of leadership — and this conference is the next chapter.
An invitation-only gathering of Black Mayors of Michigan, Michigan's Legislative Black Caucus, federal lawmakers, healthcare executives, researchers, and policy leaders — designed to foster candid dialogue among leaders shaping the future of health policy.
A working policy conference featuring structured discussions focused on the opportunities and challenges facing communities across Michigan — bringing together elected officials, healthcare leaders, researchers, and industry partners.
The National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) is a Washington, DC-based research and advocacy organization dedicated to advancing health equity through data, policy, and community engagement.
Dr. Gary Puckrein is a nationally recognized leader in healthcare policy, health equity, and data-driven innovation. For decades, he has advised policymakers, healthcare organizations, researchers, and industry leaders on strategies to reduce disparities and improve health outcomes across America.
His leadership has helped establish innovative approaches that connect community needs with healthcare solutions capable of transforming lives.
Your leadership presence on the evening of October 1 and conference day on October 2 will help build a model that can be replicated across Michigan and the nation.