NYSHealth Conference: Supporting Community-Led Change for Health

NYSHealth Invites You to Attend
“Supporting Community-Led Change for Health”

NYSHealth's inaugural conference on Building Healthy Communities, "Supporting Community-Led Change for Health," will take place Monday, December 3, 2018.

The keynote speaker will be Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder in Residence of PolicyLink. Through her writing, speaking, and leadership, Ms. Glover Blackwell has helped to grow and define a national movement focused on innovating and improving public policy. She has worked with a wide range of partners to ensure access and opportunity for all low-income people and communities of color. As a leading voice in the movement for improving the health of neighborhoods and advancing public policy across America, Ms. Glover Blackwell is a frequent commentator for some of the nation's top news organizations.

Following the keynote remarks, two panel discussions will showcase NYSHealth grantees and partners that are working to improve the health and wellbeing of the neighborhoods in which they live, work, and play. The “Food and Health” panel will focus on neighborhood examples of increasing access to fresh and affordable produce. The “Improving the Built Environment, Block by Block” panel will highlight efforts to integrate residents across New York State to improve spaces and places in neighborhoods.

Read about the key successes, challenges, and lessons learned in the first three years of our work in six neighborhoods across New York State to create healthier communities.

AGENDA

8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast

9:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m.
Opening Remarks
David Sandman, Ph.D., President and CEO, New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth)

9:15 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Keynote Address
Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder in Residence, PolicyLink

Moderator: Sharrie McIntosh, MHA, Vice President for Programs, NYSHealth

10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Panel Discussion: "Food and Health"
Moderator: Bronwyn Starr, Program Officer, NYSHealth

Panelists

• Theresa Brereton, Nutrition Supervisor, East New York Gotham Health Center
• Linda Bryant, Founder & President, Project EATS
• Alexander Wright, President, African Heritage Food Co-op

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Panel Discussion: "Improving the Built Environment, Block by Block"
Moderator: Nupur Chaudhury, Program Officer, NYSHealth

Panelists

• Erin Barnes, Co-Founder and Executive Director, ioby
• James Brodick, Director, Community Justice Centers, Center for Court Innovation
• Tara Singh, Project Manager, Building Healthy Communities, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice

12:15 p.m.–12:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks
David Sandman, Ph.D., President and CEO, NYSHealth

Registration is free, but event space is limited. Please R.S.V.P. by November 23, 2018.