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Perspectives and Challenges in Global Health: A Conversation with Howard Catton, CEO, International Council of Nurses
WHAT
Nurses represent the largest segment of healthcare workers worldwide and are critical in advancing health for all. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) advocates for nurses globally, shaping health, social, educational, and economic policies to improve well-being and healthcare access.
As CEO of ICN since 2019, Howard Catton has been at the forefront of global health advocacy, influencing policy design and implementation while amplifying nurses' role in addressing pressing healthcare challenges.
Join us for an insightful conversation exploring the evolving landscape of global health, the challenges nurses face, and their essential role in shaping the future of healthcare.
WHO
Join host Matthew McHugh, PhD, JD, MPH, RN, CRNP, FAAN, the Independence Chair for Nursing Education, Professor of Nursing, and Director of Penn Nursing’s (CHOPR) as he moderates a discussion about the vital role nurses hold in global health issues with Howard Catton, CEO of ICN.
WHEN
March 20, 2025, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM EST.
WHERE
: 3610 Hamilton Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104
This special event is FREE and open to the public. You can register in advance .
It is being brought to you by Penn Nursing, CHOPR, and Perry World House
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About the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
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