The Health Equity & Lifestyle Project Conference
A Day of Evidence, Conversation, and Action.
Exploring how lifestyle medicine and equitable food access can reverse the chronic-disease burden in the communities that carry it most.
August 28, 2026 - UC Riverside
Meet A Few of The Speakers
Columbus Batiste, MD
Board-certified interventional cardiologist with Kaiser Permanente and co-founder of Healthy Heart Nation. He has been featured in numerous documentaries, articles, and podcasts focused on heart health, lifestyle medicine, and health equity.
Heart Healthy Nation
Scott Stoll, MD, FABPMR
A board-certified physician and internationally recognized leader in lifestyle medicine and whole-food, plant-based nutrition. Co-founder of The Plantrician Project and the Power Of The Plate Conference, and a former member of the 1994 U.S. Olympic bobsled team.
Plantrician Project
Dean Sherzai, MD, PhD, MPH, MAS
Behavioral neurologist/neuroscientist whose entire life has been dedicated to behavioral change models at the community & population level. Author- two best-selling books: Alzheimer’s Solution, and the 30 day Alzheimer’s Solution.
The Brain Docs
Sean Hashmi, MD
Triple board-certified in internal medicine, nephrology, and obesity medicine.
Regional Medical Director for Lifestyle and Obesity Medicine at Kaiser Permanente. He empower patients and communities to take ownership of their health.
Kaiser Permanente
Conference Agenda
Agenda and speakers are subject to change. Tap "Agenda & Speakers" below for the most up-to-date PDF.
Sponsorship
If you would like to become a HELP Partner, or sponsor a scholarship for an attendee, please contact Tom Dunnam at The Plantrician Project at [email protected] or 561-810-6713
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