Enhancing Community Health: a social determinants of health conversation

105 Campus Drive,Slippery Rock PA 16057

23 February, 2022

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Join an important conversation about the relationship between social determinants of health and Butler County residents' quality of life. The Kaiser Family Foundation identifies social determinants of health as the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. They include factors like socioeconomic status, education, neighborhood and physical environment, employment, and social support networks, as well as access to health care. Research shows that health outcomes are driven by an array of factors, including underlying genetics, health behaviors, social and environmental factors, and health care. Enhancing Community Health: a conversation about social determinants of health provides an opportunity for non-health as well as health system participants to identify strategies so that, collectively, we can enhance the health and quality of life of Butler County residents. Who Should Attend this Conversation? Individuals and organizations committed to enhancing the health and overall quality of life of Butler County Residents Health care professionals who support the health and wellness of individualsA cross-section of non-health professionals, representing government, nonprofit, faith-based, educational, and private organizations, who provide Butler County residents with essential social services, education, employment opportunities, and spiritual supportCivic leaders and policy makers seeking an approach that incorporates health considerations into decision making across sectors and policy areasThank you for considering joining this important conversation. For more information about Enhancing Community Health, please contact the Institute for Nonprofit Leadership at Slippery Rock University via phone at 724-738-4192 or by email at [email protected] February 23, 2022 Conversation Schedule Check-In, Morning Refreshments, Resource Fair starting at 8:15 a.m. Opening Plenary: What is SDoH and WHY Does It Matter? Plenary by Dr. Nebeyou Abebe (Highmark Health) Casey Monroe (Adagio Health) Panel: Fostering an SDoH Culture across Butler County Panel including Jonathan Johnson (Center for Rural PA), Hailey Mercant (CCR), Linda Thoma (Butler Health Clinic), Dr. Kathy Selvaggi (Butler Health System), Dr. Joseph Robare (SRU Dept of Public Health) Lunch and Resource Fair Small Group Session: Coming Together to Help Elaine Moving Forward Together Closing discussion facilitated by Dr. Kathy Selvaggi The Institute for Nonprofit Leadership at Slippery Rock University provides individuals and organizations the education, research, services and networks necessary to understand, strengthen and advance the work of the nonprofit sector.