BEYOND BUILDING BLOCKS

A Critical Look at Health Systems Thinking

We invite you to join us for the first event in a two-part panel series addressing the application of systems thinking in global health.

Part 1: A Critical Look at Health Systems Thinking

March 14th, 2019 from 9:00 to 11 a.m.

National Press Club's Holeman Lounge

This event will be livestreamed via Facebook.

There is a growing call for development programs to design and implement interventions that take a more holistic view of the health system. By applying systems thinking to understand the interactions, behaviors, and impacts within the wider health system, donors and implementing partners can better understand the complex inter-connectivity of health systems interventions. They can use this understanding to work with local stakeholders to identify and design more effective interventions, anticipate and monitor for system-wide impacts, and deliver more equitable health outcomes.

But is the effective application of systems thinking currently happening? And, can we effectively use systems thinking within parameters that only allow for disease-specific programming?

Panelists

Kelly Saldaña

Director, Office of Health Systems

Bureau for Global Health, USAID

Cristian C. Baeza

Chair and Executive Director

Center for Healthy Development

Ligia Paina, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of International Health

Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health

Wanda Jaskiewicz (Moderator)

Project Director, Human Resources for Health (HRH2030)

Global Health Division, Chemonics International

Opening Remarks

Susanna Mudge

President and CEO,

Chemonics International

Program

9:00-9:30 Light breakfast and registration

9:30-9:35 Opening Remarks

9:35-10:35 Panel Discussion

10:35-11:00 Q&A

Follow #HealthSystems on Twitter to Join the Conversation.

For any questions, please contact acho@chemonics.com.

The National Press Club is an ADA compliant venue, with facilities and equipment to address the varying needs of guests. The building entrance, lobby and meeting/event rooms are fully accessible from both 14th Street and F Street, with dedicated parking and drop-off areas, wheelchair ramps and elevator access. Wheelchair seating is provided in all rooms and staging ramps are provided upon request. Audio headsets and personal video monitors are available upon request (where applicable) for those requiring special assistance. As host of the “Disabilities Ball” for past Presidential Inaugurations, the NPC has unique practical and legal experience and qualifications for hosting ADA-compliant events.

Disability-related accommodations available upon request. Please place your request to healthteam@chemonics.com in advance to allow us time to arrange.