3rd Annual SHINE: Spotlighting Health Innovation & Neighborhood Engagement

The College of Nursing at UAH is proud to host the third annual SHINE: Spotlighting Health Innovation and Neighborhood Engagement on Thursday, November 12 from 8 to 11 a.m. in the UAH Student Services Building, Room 112. This local and statewide gathering of changemakers brings together healthcare professionals, elected officials, nonprofit leaders, researchers, students, and community stakeholders to share best practices, spark innovation, and drive actionable change.

This year features a keynote address from Sarah L. Szanton, PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and the Patricia M. Davidson Health Equity and Social Justice Endowed Professor. The theme centers on a collective, community-driven approach to improving health in North Alabama, with expert-led panel discussions and special announcements about ongoing and emerging initiatives. Attendees will also learn how UAH Neighborhood Nursing is bringing care directly to the neighborhoods that need it most. More than 1,500 neighbors have been served in 2026 to date, and the initiative is expanding rapidly across the region.

Be part of the movement to “Light the Way to Health for All” and join the Huntsville community at SHINE!

ABOUT SHINE

SHINE is the UAH College of Nursing’s regional and statewide gathering dedicated to practical solutions for urgent health challenges. The event convenes healthcare professionals, elected officials, nonprofit leaders, residents, and community stakeholders to exchange proven approaches and spark new ideas. Sessions are structured as guided discussions led by UAH Nursing faculty, healthcare professionals, and advocates. The outcome is simple: move from conversation to concrete, community-ready action. SHINE is presented through generous support from GFiber, Leslie & Pat Shields, and Huntsville Hospital Health System.