Attendees Will Learn:

- Key national and state requirements that govern community health needs assessments and how to ensure compliance.
- Effective strategies for fostering multisector collaboration between hospitals, health departments and local organizations to enhance the impact of community health assessments.
- Best practices for promoting health equity and community engagement, particularly for historically underserved populations.
- Common challenges and barriers to cross-sector collaboration and discover practical solutions for improving alignment and trust among diverse stakeholders.

Speakers:

Nicole DuPont, MNA
Director of Strategic Development
Calhoun County Community Mental Health Authority (dba Summit Pointe)

Irene Johnston, MSN, RN
Executive Director, Quality, Patient Safety, Infection Prevention, and Risk
Oaklawn Hospital

Lauren Lewandowski, MPH
Community Public Health Director
Calhoun County Public Health Department

Stacy N. Shern, PhD, CHES®
Community Health Advancement Project Manager
Bronson Healthcare Group

Era Chaudhry, MPH, MBA
Public Health Consultant
Conduent Healthy Communities Institute