The Promise of Rx Kids

Monday, October 26, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Fairlane Center South, Michigan Room (map)
"The Promise of Rx Kids: Investing in Families, Advancing Health and Equity" takes place on October 26, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:15 PM in the Fairlane Center South Michigan Room. Moderated by Professor Natalie Sampson, the panel features Dr. Mona Hanna, Ali Abazeed, and Melisa Scott discussing community health and family support. The first 75 student attendees will receive a free signed copy of Dr. Hanna's book What the Eyes Don't See, and questions can be directed to carmelp@umich.edu.

Join Dr. Mona Hanna (MSU Pediatrician and Associate Dean for Public Health, founder of Rx Kids, and author of What the Eyes Don't See), Mr. Ali Abazeed, MPH, MPP, Chief Public Health Officer and Director of the Detroit Health Department, and Melisa Scott, CNM, Advanced Practice Nurse, University of Michigan Medicine, and advocate for maternal healthcare equity for a conversation on investing in families, advancing health and equity.

The first 75 students to arrive will receive a free signed copy of What the Eyes Don't See. Moderated by Dr. Natalie Sampson, Assistant Vice Provost for Sustainability. 

Questions? Please contact Dr. Carmel Price ([email protected]). Sponsored by UM-Dearborn Sociology, Women's and Gender Studies, Health and Human Services, African and African American Studies, Dearborn Support, and the Dr. Donald Levin Memorial Speaker's Fund.

Contact

Carmel Price ([email protected])

Event Type

Academic

Audience

Current Students

Perks

Free Food