The Bree Collaborative’s new series helps health care leaders stay ahead of challenges in behavioral health, vaccine guidance and culturally informed surgical care. Join and learn practical strategies, real-world lessons and approaches from experts across the health care landscape. 

Feb. 26, noon-1:15 p.m.: Catalyst for Change: Energizing Innovation for a Resilient Behavioral Health System 

Listen to a panel of leaders from across the health care continuum—including hospitals, clinics, health plans, and community partners—will share the approaches they are taking to strengthen behavioral health in Washington. Participants will gain insights into emerging strategies, real-world challenges, and opportunities to drive meaningful improvement across the system. 

March 3, noon-1:15 p.m.: Navigating New Terrain: Keeping Up to Date with Evolving Vaccine Guidance 

Leaders from our state will discuss how they are responding to rapidly changing vaccine guidelines, including how they interpret new information, adjust clinical and operational practices, and communicate updates with clarity and confidence. The session will focus on maintaining trust, ensuring equitable vaccine access, and supporting communities with accurate, evidence‑based information. 

March 26, noon-1 p.m.: Beyond Transfusion: Anemia Optimization for Culturally Informed Bloodless Surgery  

This session highlights practical, respectful approaches to caring for patients who decline blood products. A clinician will share a case study on anemia optimization for a patient whose cultural beliefs required a bloodless surgical plan, while our second speaker will discuss supportive strategies that honor patient values and promote strong surgical outcomes.