
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) impacts over 700,000 adults in the Greater Philadelphia area—yet fewer than 84,000 are even aware they have it. Many at-risk individuals still aren't getting tested, and communities of color continue to face the greatest burden and most significant disparities.
To tackle these challenges, we need bold, collaborative action.
The Ending Disparities in CKD Leadership Summit is a one-day convening of healthcare leaders, public health experts, policymakers, and community stakeholders dedicated to transforming how we detect and manage CKD—particularly in primary care settings and among underserved populations.
This event is the culmination of a four-month, multidisciplinary initiative using the Collective Impact Model to build a unified roadmap for improving CKD care. Through this collaborative effort, we aim to spark a cultural shift toward early detection, equitable intervention, and community-driven solutions.
Join us as we unveil key findings and actionable recommendations designed to close gaps in care and improve kidney health outcomes across our region.
Date: June 11, 2025
Location: Thomas Jefferson Alumni Hall-Philadelphia, PA
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Register online
This is more than a summit—it’s a movement toward health equity and lasting change in kidney care. We hope you’ll be part of this important conversation.
Summit Co-Chairs
- Seun Ross, DNP, MS, CRNP-F, NP-C
Health Justice Strategist, Council on Medical Specialty Societies - Keith Leaphart, DO, MBA
Humana Chief Health Equity & Community Impact Officer, Thomas Jefferson - Frank Franklin, PhD, JD, MPH, FCPP
Deputy Health Commissioner, City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health
Workgroup Co-Chairs & Focus Areas
- Clinical Considerations for CKD in Primary Care
Anna Flattau, MD, MS
Chair, Dept. of Family & Community Medicine & VP for Primary Care Services, Jefferson Health - Engaging Community and Community-Based Solutions
Reverend Leroy Miles, M.Div.
Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care and Counseling, Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church
Darrin Anderson
CEO, Urban League of Philadelphia - CKD in Population Health Model (Wellness and Prevention)
Heather Peiritsch, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Enterprise Senior Director of Care Coordination, Thomas Jefferson - Policy, Payment, and Quality Measurement
Susan Deakin, DO, MMM, FACP
VP, Living Health Medical Directors, Population and Curated Health, Highmark Health
Thank You To Our National Sponsors



Wed, 06/11/2025 - 08:00am to 12:00pm
Thomas Jefferson Alumni Hall- Phone: 215.923.8611