Monday, May 19, 2025, 10 – 11 AM EDT
Join us for this keynote presentation presented by Dr. Karen Kinsell. Dr. Kinsell believes “Health is a Human Right,” and while health care is only a small part of remaining healthy, it is a critical one. It has been an honor, a privilege and a challenge for her to care for patients who need medical care but with very limited resources for that care. She believes it’s great not to be limited by the barriers that modern healthcare administration can present to the physician, but there are also downsides. This small-town rural doc’s medical lifestyle is romantic but is also inadequate for the patients, and it takes a toll on the provider. It has led her to become more thoughtful and active about the changes needed in the health care system. During this session Dr. Kinsell will share tips on providing health care in non-traditional settings and providing full spectrum primary health care, including treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. She’ll also talk about how we all need to advocate for improvements for our patients and ourselves. Join us for an innovative and thoughtful discussion