Inaugural Public Health Summit for NJ Health Justice
Driving transformation to achieve sustainable change
PARTNERS
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Climate Change & Environmental Justice
Increasing extreme weather events, air pollution, lead contamination and even clean water contribute to a widespread public health emergency, especially in communities which are disproportionately impacted. This session will not only explore our current challenges, but also open a discussion on how we can achieve the necessary change.
In order to implement many of the key public health initiatives around our state, we need to engage and prioritize meaningful community participation. This session will define the barriers to enabling the necessary paradigm shift and introduce best-practice models. Definitely a must-attend for community advocates!
Community Power-Building
Disparities in Access to Physical & Mental Health
Inequitable access to physical and mental health resources contributes to outcome disparities and generational impact to the public health and well-being of communities. This session will explore the causes and impact of these disparities, as well as which policies and practices need to change as a result.
Moderator: Kevin McNally, MBA
Panelists:
Moderator: Dr. Nicole A. Vaughn, PhD, MS
Panelists:
Moderator: Dr. Denalerie Johnson-Faniel, PhD, MPH-C, EdM, MA, BS, BA, HS-BCP
Panelists:
Conference Tracks
ONE-DAY SUMMIT | Friday, October 27, 2023
This inaugural event will bring together researchers, advocates, public health specialists, philanthropists, healthcare leaders and more to discuss real-world and meaningful transformational public health opportunities. Your participation can play a pivotal role in creating a more stable and robust health infrastructure in New Jersey.
SPONSORED BY:
Friday, October 27th, 2023
8:30am-4pm
Rowan College of South Jersey - Gloucester County Campus
1400 Tanyard Rd, Sewell NJ 08080
Free Parking - Lot D (map)
General Admission: $50
Agenda:
The Public Health Summit for Health Justice is about action! So come prepared to not only hear from expert panelists, but also participate in robust tabletop discussions which will help inform important health strategies in our state.
8:30-9- Registration and Continental Networking Breakfast (Nursing & Allied Health- Building P)
9-10- Welcoming Remarks and Keynote Address: Public Health in New Jersey: Building a Stronger System Today in Preparation for the Needs of Tomorrow (Nursing & Allied Health- Building P)
10:15-11:45- Morning Session of Tracks (All tracks Acenda Behavioral Sciences- Building N)
12-12:45- Lunch and Networking (Eugene J. McCaffrey College Center- Building A)
1-2:30- Afternoon Session of Tracks (All tracks excluding 'Modernizing Public Health' Acenda Behavioral Sciences- Building N; Modernizing Public Health- Nursing & Allied Health- Building P Room 1005)
2:45-4- Closing Comments and Networking (Nursing & Allied Health- Building P)
Economic
Justice
Wealth inequality in New Jersey can be found at the root of several public health issues, particularly those which have demonstrated disparities. Join this powerful discussion to examine the history and impact of wealth inequality in our state, and how public health stakeholders can support necessary change.
Our state has some of the highest disparities in the country for birth and infant outcomes. Since healthy childbirth and the full range of reproductive health is critical to the health and well-being of individuals as well as broader public health, this will be a critical discussion for interested stakeholders.
Birth and Reproductive Justice
Modernizing Public Health in New Jersey*
New Jersey ranks 31st in the country for state funding per capita for public health. This session will address the required policies, investments, collaborations and infrastructure required to support a modernized and fully equitable public health system.
*Afternoon session only
Moderator: Beverly Brown Ruggia
Panelists:
Agenda:
The Public Health Summit for Health Justice is about action! So come prepared to not only hear from expert panelists, but also participate in robust tabletop discussions which will help inform important health strategies in our state.
Inaugural Public Health Summit for NJ Health Justice
ONE-DAY SUMMIT
Friday, October 27, 2023
Driving transformation to achieve sustainable change
Friday, October 27th, 2023
8:30am-4pm
This inaugural event will bring together researchers, advocates, public health specialists, academia, healthcare leaders and more to discuss real-world and meaningful transformational public health opportunities. Your participation can play a pivotal role in creating a more stable and robust health infrastructure in New Jersey.
SPONSORED BY:
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Climate Change & Environmental Justice
Increasing extreme weather events, air pollution, lead contamination and even clean water contribute to a widespread public health emergency, especially in communities which are disproportionately impacted. This session will not only explore our current challenges, but also open a discussion on how we can achieve the necessary change.
In order to implement many of the key public health initiatives around our state, we need to engage and prioritize meaningful community participation. This session will define the barriers to enabling the necessary paradigm shift and introduce best-practice models. Definitely a must-attend for community advocates!
Community Power-Building
Disparities in Access to Physical & Mental Health
Inequitable access to physical and mental health resources contributes to outcome disparities and generational impact to the public health and well-being of communities. This session will explore the causes and impact of these disparities, as well as which policies and practices need to change as a result.
Moderator: Kevin McNally, MBA
Panelists:
Moderator: Dr. Nicole A. Vaughn, PhD, MS
Panelists:
Moderator: Dr. Denalerie Johnson-Faniel, PhD, MPH-C, EdM, MA, BS, BA, HS-BCP
Panelists:
Conference Tracks
Economic Justice
Wealth inequality in New Jersey can be found at the root of several public health issues, particularly those which have demonstrated disparities. Join this powerful discussion to examine the history and impact of wealth inequality in our state, and how public health stakeholders can support necessary change.
Our state has some of the highest disparities in the country for birth and infant outcomes. Since healthy childbirth and the full range of reproductive health is critical to the health and well-being of individuals as well as broader public health, this will be a critical discussion for interested stakeholders.
Birth and Reproductive Justice
Modernizing Public Health in New Jersey*
New Jersey ranks 31st in the country for state funding per capita for public health. This session will address the required policies, investments, collaborations and infrastructure required to support a modernized and fully equitable public health system.
*Afternoon session only
Rutgers‐School of Public Health (SPH) has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Health as a provider of NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs).
Three (3) CHES/MCHES credit will be provided at the Public Health Symposium for Health Justice in New Jersey.
Rutgers‐School of Public Health (SPH) has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Health as a provider of NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs).
Three (3) CHES/MCHES credit will be provided at the Public Health Symposium for Health Justice in New Jersey.
Additionally, Rutgers‐School of Public Health (SPH) has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Health as a provider of NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs). Three (3) CHES/MCHES credit will be provided at the Public Health Symposium for Health Justice in New Jersey.
