"It's less than a mile from the upscale Mint Museum Randolph to the Grier Heights Community Center. But it's a lot further in terms of health. When you enter the Grier Heights neighborhood,... Cancer and diabetes increase by 50%, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates." - WFAE's The Price We Pay, Aug. 24, 2021.

Learn what steps local experts are taking so everyone can reach their full health potential. "Path Toward Healing: A conversation around building equity in Charlotte's healthcare community" is Wed., Nov. 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

This event is part of Northeastern University-Charlotte's Local Leaders Global Impact Speaker Series. The program highlights important topics that have a local, national and global impact.

Panelists:

• Tanya Blackmon, MBA, MSW; EVP and Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Officer, Novant Health
• Gibbie Harris, MSPH, BSN; Public Health Director, Mecklenburg County
• Karl Reid, EdD, CDP; Senior Vice Provost and Chief Inclusion Officer, Northeastern University

Moderator: Mike Collins, host of "Charlotte Talks," has been a fixture in local radio and television since 1985.

This conversation will be recorded for "Charlotte Talks" and air on Thurs., Nov. 18, at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.