Healthcare

The Board of Trustees of Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn., has just announced a new school—the School of Global Health—that will create a new generation of health equity leaders dedicated to solving complex global health challenges through multiple disciplines. APB speaker Daniel E. Dawes J.D., is the founding dean and will lead the school. It is the first school of Global Health in the United States.

In a special panel discussion recently held at Dartmouth College, current U.S. Surgeon General—Dr. Vivek Murthy—and six former Surgeons General, including APB speakers Drs. Richard Carmona, Joycelyn Elders, Regina Benjamin and Jerome Adams spoke about our growing mental health crisis. 

One of the country's most admired Surgeons General, Dr. Carmona is known for his extensive leadership background in disciplines including medicine, law enforcement, the military, public heath, healthcare management and more. Recently, he teamed up with sustainability and human health expert Rachel Hodgdon to pen an article on the movement to advance human health through better buildings, more vibrant communities and stronger, more equitable organizations. +Read Article

On Oct. 10th, APB is honored to celebrate World Mental Health Day. The goal of this annual event is to raise awareness of mental health issues and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health around the globe.

When it comes to planning an important event that will leave a lasting impression with attendees, APB knows how difficult finding the right speaker can be. Having coordinated over 100,000 events in more than 60 countries over the past 60 years, we are uniquely qualified to be your source for today’s best speakers and programs. Hear more about what sets APB apart from Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® and Bestselling author, Mike Veny: +Watch Video

September is Suicide Prevention Month: A time for all of us to remember the significance of mental health and how we can all help prevent suicide and instill hope. The speakers below, empowering voices who focus on suicide prevention, can motivate, educate and inspire change during this extremely important time of year and beyond.

Can birthdays and marathons be bad for your health? Although it might be hard to believe, they can affect certain populations, according to David Epstein, New York Times bestselling author and expert on the science of high performance.

What happens when you have a mysterious illness that leaves you so weak that you’re confined to a hospital bed at just 21 years old? If you are APB Speaker Doug Lindsay, you find a cure yourself, including inventing your own surgery.

When COVID-19 began spreading rapidly, the world was taken by surprise. As the ensuing pandemic raged, we faced one constant—a lack of consistent, scientifically sound, trusted information that the average person could understand and put into practice to keep themselves and their families safe. In his new book, Crisis and Chaos: Lessons from the Front Lines of the War Against COVID-19 (releasing in November), Dr. Jerome Adams, 20th Surgeon General of the United States and one of our most sought-after speakers, reveals critical lessons learned from both mistakes and successes during the pandemic.

Juneteenth (short for June 19th) marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans throughout Texas learned that they were free—news that took approximately two months after the Confederate surrender of the Civil War and two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation to reach them.  As our nation recognizes the legacy of Juneteenth during a time of heightened consciousness over pervasive racism and persecution in our nation, we urge everyone to continue to do their part in igniting change.