Some of the most prominent voices in health care will gather in Indianapolis on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, for Pathways to Wellness for All: Strategies for Change.
The event is a half-day conference focused on advancing wellness, equity and access to care across Indiana.
Hosted at Indiana University Indianapolis’ Hine Hall and University Tower, the event will bring together hospital executives, public health officials, policymakers and community advocates for a morning of dialogue, breakout sessions and networking.
Organizers from the NAHSE Indy Chapter said the gathering comes at a critical time as the state continues to face significant health disparities, mental health challenges and barriers to care.
“This event is about action,” organizers said in a statement. “We want participants to not only engage in discussions but also leave with tangible steps to advance wellness for all Hoosiers.”
The morning will open with a keynote panel moderated by Dr. Nir Menachemi, dean of the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health. Panelists include Dennis Murphy, president and CEO of IU Health; Dr. Lisa Harris, CEO of Eskenazi Health; Dr. Jerome Adams, former U.S. surgeon general and current executive director of Health Equity Initiatives at Purdue University; and Dr. Lindsay Weaver, Indiana state health commissioner. Together, the leaders are expected to highlight strategies for tackling affordability, equitable care, health communication and statewide public health initiatives.
Following the keynote, attendees will choose from breakout sessions designed to address pressing issues in Indiana’s health landscape. Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn will lead a conversation on mental health access and policy reform, while Dr. Ashley Overley, CEO of Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, will present on crisis response and early intervention strategies. Kimberly Green Reeves, executive director of community impact at Beacon Health System, and Cassy White, manager of community health outcomes at Beacon Community Impact, will share approaches to addressing inequities in infant mortality and population health.
The conference is accredited by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), with participants eligible to earn three hours of ACHE Qualifying Education credit. Organizers say this professional development component reflects the event’s dual focus on both knowledge-sharing and practical skill-building.
Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m., with programming scheduled to run until 12:30 p.m. The event is open to health care professionals, students, policymakers and community members. Registration is available at nahseindy.org/event-details/pathways-to-wellness-for-all-strategies-for-change.
Volunteers are also welcome and can sign up through the event’s website.
This reporting is made possible by a grant from the Indianapolis African-American Quality of Life Initiative, empowering our community with essential health insights. https://iaaqli.org/
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Hanna Rauworth is the Health & Environmental Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper, where she covers topics at the intersection of public health, environmental issues, and community impact. With a commitment to storytelling that informs and empowers, she strives to highlight the challenges and solutions shaping the well-being of Indianapolis residents.
