McKesson Foundation Health Equity Speakers Series: Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall
"Social Determinants of Health: Find Yourself in the Fight" with Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall
When: Monday, March 4th, 2024 from 3:00-4:00pm
Where: The Great Lakes Rooms at Palmer Commons, 100 Washtenaw Ave.
Join the College of Pharmacy as we welcome Dr. Freda Lewis Hall, who will discuss her years of experience in addressing the social determinants of heatlh, and the many ways that people can get involved to close the health gap. Reception and light refreshments to follow.
Freda Lewis-Hall, MD, DFAPA, MFPM
A pioneer in medicine and leadership, Freda Lewis-Hall, MD, DFAPA, MFPM has been on the frontlines of healthcare for more than 40 years as a clinician, researcher, and leader in the biopharmaceuticals and life sciences industries.
Exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau, Dr. Lewis-Hall is an incredible storyteller with a flair for well-timed humor who shares with audiences her powerful story and inspiring path to becoming a leader in the healthcare industry. Her talks motivate audience members to embrace pressure and determine their own destinations, just as she did on her path to being the first in her family to attend college, becoming a physician and, subsequently, a biopharmaceutical executive. Dr. Lewis-Hall’s message of perseverance, tenacity, equity, inclusion, and transparency is one that resonates with all audiences and diverse backgrounds.
A passionate advocate for health equity and improved outcomes for all patients, Dr. Lewis-Hall served in multiple leadership positions in the pharmaceutical industry. She is widely regarded for expanding outreach to patients, reshaping the focus on patient engagement and inclusion, improving health information and education, and amplifying the voice of the patient within company culture and decision-making.
Most recently at Pfizer, Inc, Dr. Lewis-Hall served more than ten years on the executive leadership team as executive vice president, chief medical officer, and later chief patient officer. Her tenure at Pfizer was devoted to ensuring the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medicines and vaccines produced by the pharmaceutical giant, from the first clinical trial to its last use.
