The Reaching for Excellence initiative will host the fourth event of its Speaker Series on health care best practices on December 15, 2008. "Achieving Healthcare Equality in Western New York: Strategies for Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities" will address gaps in quality of care for minorities. The event will present national perspectives from two keynote speakers, with audience discussion to follow. Visit Reaching for Excellence online for details on this event and to access materials from previous speaker events on the urban safety net, elder care and rural health care.