Feb 16 2021

Nurses belong on the Hill: A conversation with U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood

February 16, 2021

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location

Virtual via Zoom

Address

Chicago, IL 60612

Calendar

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Photo of Representative Lauren Underwood

Note time change as of Feb. 12; starting one hour later than originally planned

In collaboration with the Columbia University School of Nursing, we are delighted to present this special event.

Lauren Underwood, MSN/MPH, RN, FAAN, is one of only three nurses currently serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, where she represents Illinois’ 14^th District. She has become known for her commitment to affordable, accessible and comprehensive health care for all Americans. Since her reelection in 2020, she is back to work proving the value of a nurse’s voice in shaping public policy. At this event, she’ll discuss her views on the most pressing legislative priorities, the impact of federal policies on nursing practice, and how nurses around the nation can play a role in building a more perfect health care system for all.

Rep. Underwood will be interviewed by:

Charles Yingling, UIC DNP ’12, UIC MS ’05, FNP-BC, FAANP, Associate Dean for Practice and Partnerships, University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing

Patricia W. Stone, PhD, RN, FAAN, Centennial Professor of Health Policy, Columbia University School of Nursing

The Zoom link will be emailed on the morning of the event to all who have registered by Feb. 15.

Contact

Caitlyn Cannatello

312.996.5497

chicke5@uic.edu

Date posted

Feb 10, 2021

Date updated

Feb 12, 2021

Speakers

More about Rep. Lauren Underwood

Congresswoman Lauren Underwood serves Illinois' 14th Congressional District and is the first woman, the first person of color, and the first millennial to represent her community in Congress. She is also the youngest African American woman to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Underwood serves on the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the House Committee on Appropriations. She co-founded and co-chairs the Black Maternal Health Caucus, which elevates the Black maternal health crisis within Congress and advances policy solutions to improve maternal health outcomes and end disparities. She also serves on the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. Rep. Underwood is a member of the Future Forum, a group of young Democratic Members of Congress committed to listening to and standing up for the next generation of Americans, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the LGBT Equality Caucus. As a strong supporter of addressing the gun violence epidemic, Rep. Underwood is a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. Prior to her election to Congress, the congresswoman worked with a Medicaid plan in Chicago to ensure that it provided high-quality, cost-efficient care. She served as a senior advisor at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services during the Obama Administration, helping communities across the country prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters, bioterror threats, and public health emergencies. As a public servant at HHS, Rep. Underwood helped implement the Affordable Care Act-broadening access for those on Medicare, improving health care quality, and reforming private insurance. She also taught future nurse practitioners through Georgetown University's online master's program. Rep. Underwood earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Michigan, and received a Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Public Health joint degree from Johns Hopkins University. She was named a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in 2020.

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