Latino Connection will host the 2026 Latino Health Summit on August 13 at Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Through our ground-breaking summits, we have successfully elevated the most pressing issues of the Latino community across Pennsylvania by bringing together influential thought leaders, private and public-sector organizations and members of the community to grow together in a collaborative and uplifting environment. Topics are carefully selected to shine a spotlight on both challenges and successes in Latino health, including community-based approaches to health and wellness.
The Summit will bring together executives and professionals in areas of healthcare, social services and public health for engaging professional workshops that share fresh perspectives informed by real-world experience in local communities.
Topics to Address Critical Health Issues
Addressing the specific challenges and social determinants of health faced by Latinos and underserved communities is at the forefront of the Latino Health Summit’s mission. This year’s theme is Finding Our Way Forward in Unpredictable Times. Some of the topics we will cover include:
- Impact of Immigration Policy Changes
- Rebuilding Trust in Public Health
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Collective Healing
- Role of Art and Culture in Health and Healing
- Community Power in Health Equity
- Wearables, Sensors, and Quantified Health
- Accessing Care
- Chronic Diseases
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Oral Health
- Vaccinations
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- Food Insecurity
- Homelessness, Unhoused Individuals, Affordable Housing
- Health Social Justice
- Policy and Systems-Change
- Media Campaigns and Awareness Raising
Why Attend the Summit?
Networking
Connect with a diverse community of professionals, including healthcare experts, executives and government leaders.
Professional Education
Gain valuable insights from accredited sessions and panels, providing a deeper understanding of the current issues in the health of marginalized communities.
Collaboration
Be part of a collaborative environment where thought leaders, organizations and community members work together towards a common goal.
Innovation
Explore innovative community-based approaches to health and wellness that are making a difference in real-world scenarios.
Join Us and Become Part of the Solution!
Let’s work towards a healthier, more inclusive future for communities that are underserved in Pennsylvania by navigating the challenges together and also celebrating the successes. See you at the Summit!