Abstracts must be submitted by 11:59pm ET on February 22, 2026. Abstracts will NOT be accepted after this date under any circumstances.

Submission Guidelines: Complete the abstract form by filling in the information below:
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Title: Limited to 25 words
Abstract Description: Max to 400 words
Session Format: One-hour presentation
Submission Deadline: February 22, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: March 16, 2026

Presenters are responsible for all travel and lodging costs. Each submission must be complete to be considered. Late or incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

On the abstract form you can choose from the list of categories that best represents your submission.

• Health Equity and Policy – Awareness and understanding of new laws, policies, and funding that affect state minority health and health equity programs.
• Data, Research, and Evaluation – Using data and research to identify health gaps and measure program successes in reducing health disparities.
• Community Engagement and Partnerships – Building strong relationships with tribal nations, community groups, and other state health offices.
• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention – Culturally and linguistically appropriate approaches to engage and educate communities in chronic disease management and prevention.
• Behavioral Health and Substance Use – Evidence-based approaches to addressing mental health and substance use disorders in minority communities.
• AI Innovations in Public Health and Health Care Delivery – Using AI for community engagement, decision support, disease surveillance, and ethics in healthcare governance.

On the abstract form, you can choose from the listed presentation types that best represents the presentation you plan to give during the session
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• Interactive Workshop
• Oral Presentation
• Panel Discussion
• Other (Feel free to suggest another presentation style that isn't on the list.