Fri, May 29
|Zoom Meeting
Lunch and Learn: Leading for Health Equity in Indiana
Dr. Virginia Caine shares insights on leadership, equity, and advancing health across Indiana.
Time & Location
May 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Event Details
Event Overview
Join us for an engaging virtual Lunch & Learn with Dr. Virginia Caine, a nationally recognized leader in public health and health equity. This session will explore what it means to lead with purpose and collaboration to advance equitable health outcomes across Indiana, drawing on Dr. Caine’s experience, insights, and lessons learned.
This event is designed as a collaborative conversation, not a lecture. We encourage attendees to submit questions during registration to help shape the discussion and elevate the voices, interests, and challenges of participants. Whether you are a healthcare professional, community leader, or advocate, this conversation offers a meaningful opportunity to learn, reflect, and connect.
Speaker
Dr. Virginia Caine - Director & Chief Medical Officer, Marion County Public Health Department
Virginia A. Caine, MD is the Director and Chief Medical Officer of the Marion County Public Health Department. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine Infectious Disease Division. She served as a Past President for the American Public Health Association and was the 125th President of the National Medical Association. She received the Bio Crossroads "2017 August M. Watanabe Life Sciences Champion of the Year" Award as the first Black and first woman to receive this award and the Indiana Governor's highest award, Sagamore of the Wabash award for service. In 2020, the Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ) named her as one of 40 Influential People of the past 40 years.
Dr. Caine works tirelessly to promote and advance public health through innovative programs and unprecedented collaborations. Her boundless energy, vision, and drive to serve people, especially disadvantaged areas, have led Dr. Caine to have her fingerprints on numerous projects.
Event Logistics
Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Registration Information
To secure your spot for this informative event, click the RSVP button to register! Virtual meeting details will be emailed to all registrants.