This Week at The Hill Events: Dr. Rachel Levine, Gov. Kate Brown, Rep. John Katko, Wilson Cruz, Rep. Jahana Hayes and more

View in Browser       Tuesday, June 22 Even as COVID-19 vaccines bring hope, the full impact of the pandemic will continue to be felt for some time to come. Over the past year, stress and anxiety have taken an unprecedented toll on our mental health and in the shadow of the pandemic, the opioid epidemic has gathered speed How can policymakers address the worsening crises of mental health and opioid use in our ongoing pandemic response? What is the role of employers in ensuring a healthy and stable workforce? The Hill's Steve Clemons hosts a comprehensive discussion on prioritizing a healthy and productive workplace during the pandemic and beyond. Featuring: Dr. Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT), Member, Black Youth Suicide and Mental Health Task Force Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH), Vice Chair, Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus Rep. John Katko (R-NY), Co-chair, Mental Health Caucus Jim Carroll, Co-founder, DC Consulting LLC; Former Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Dr. David Fiellin, Director, Yale Program in Addiction Medicine Dan Gillison, CEO, NAMI Courtney Hunter, VP State Policy, Shatterproof RSVP Today 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific   Questions for our speakers? Join the conversation using @TheHillEvents and #TheHillMentalHealth. Sponsor:     Wednesday, June 23   Recent years have seen increased protections for LGBTQ+ Americans. Still, leaders and advocates are working to achieve full equality for these communities nationwide. From pending legislation like the Equality Act to advancements in visibility and equity in media, workplaces, healthcare, and governing bodies, The Hill will explore the impact of hard-fought wins and the road still ahead for the issues most affecting LGBTQ+ communities this Pride month. Featuring: Governor Kate Brown, Oregon Cecilia Chung, Sr. Director, Strategic Initiatives & Evaluation, Transgender Law Center Kristen Maxwell Cooper, Editor-in-Chief, The Knot Ruby Corado, Founder & Executive Director Casa Ruby, Activist Wilson Cruz, Actor, Producer & Grand Marshal, NYC Pride 2021 Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, Immediate Past Board Chair, American Medical Association David France, Academy Award-nominated Filmmaker, How to Survive a Plague, Welcome to Chechnya & The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson Sasha Issenberg, Author, The Engagement: America's Quarter-Century Struggle Over Same-Sex Marriage Dr. Veronica Ivy, Masters Track Cycling World Champion & Activist Lesléa Newman, Author, Heather Has Two Mommies Todd Sears, Founder & CEO, Out Leadership Kasey Suffredini, Actor, Producer & Grand Marshal, NYC Pride 2021 Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY), Co-chair, Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus RSVP Today 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific   Questions for our speakers? Join the conversation using @TheHillEvents and #TheHillLGBTQ. Sponsors:         Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for The Hill Newsletters     Forward this Newsletter       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2019 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.

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