2021 Public Health Law Conference

300 Light Street,Baltimore MD 21202

20 September, 2021

Description

The 2021 Public Health Law Conference brings together policy experts to learn and collaborate to build healthy communities for all. At this critical moment for public health in the United States, come together with others to learn how the strategic use of legal and policy tools can address fundamental drivers of inequity, promote health and well-being, and save lives. The 2021 Public Health Law Conference will examine law and policy pathways to: Improving child and adolescent healthAddressing environmental and climate challengesEliminating the social and structural barriers to health equityAddressing critical issues like the ACA, opioids, mental health, gun violence and vaccinationsStrengthening the legal capacity of public health departmentsWho should attend? Public health officials and practitionersState attorneys general and public health lawyersPolicymakersResearchers and academicsAdvocacy and philanthropic organizationsThose working in sectors that impact health outcomes like housing, education and transportation