Jennifer H. Mieres, MD

Dr. Mieres is Professor of Cardiology and Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Her clinical focus and research are centered on the elimination of health and gender disparities and cardiovascular disease in women. Under Dr. Mieres’ leadership, Northwell Health has been recognized as a top health system for diversity, equity, and inclusion, most notably by Diversity Inc. as a Top 10 health care institution for a measurable commitment to health care justice. Northwell Health has been in the top 10 list for nine consecutive years and was recognized as number one in 2020 and 2021.

Improving Health Equity Through Care Delivery Design

Dr. Jennifer Mieres calls for a redesign of health care to center equity, inclusion, and patient needs, tackling disparities in cardiovascular health and beyond.