Karleen Harris, the Director of DEIB & Advocacy at Partners Health Plan, was honored to speak at the annual National Conference of The Arc in Colombus.
Her presentation focused on taking a whole-person approach to health, emphasizing the importance of addressing all aspects of well-being—physical, medical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. The session covered critical health topics such as annual wellness exams, preventative screenings, planning for medical visits, life goals, fitness, diet, self-care, and building supportive relationships. Karleen also provided valuable resources and tools for supporting whole-person health, sharing inspiring stories of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families, showcasing both challenges and successes in their health journeys.