MSUM talk features global health issues and disparities

Gina Aalgaard Kelly, an assistant professor in MSUM’s School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership, will give a talk on “Global Health Issues and Disparities” Monday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the university’s Science Lab building room 104.

In an era of globalization, understanding world health issues and policies is of growing importance. Various factors influencing the health status of those living outside of the United States will be examined during the presentation. Topics will include global partnerships that promote health for all citizens, a description of socio-cultural, political and economic determinants of health, disparities and health status, and human development and health systems in developing and industrial countries.

The talk is free and open to the public.