WSSU and Novant Health partner to bring minority students into the healthcare profession

Winston-Salem State University is hosting a youth summit this weekend to encourage minority students to pursue careers in healthcare. 

The event is called, “It Takes a Village to Raise a Healthcare Professional.”

Winston-Salem State University is partnering with Novant Health to educate students about pathways to medical school and other healthcare opportunities, like scholarships and grants. 

Students will also learn about racial disparities in maternal and infant health from two keynote speakers, an OBGYN, and an advocate for better maternal care for Black women. 

There will be breakout sessions, panel discussions, and free cardiovascular screenings for those who attend.

The summit will be held on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Albert H. Anderson Center on WSSU’s campus. Students interested in attending can register on the university’s website.

Amy Diaz covers education for WFDD in partnership with Report For America. You can follow her on Twitter at @amydiaze.