Cities & Communities
The role of rural hospitals in sustaining community health and development: A conversation with Tyler Malone
In America today, where you live can truly have a significant impact on how you live. According to the CDC, your zip code is a greater indicator of your overall health and life expectancy than your genetic code. The social factors that your doctor can’t see during a routine check-up – like the distance from your home to the closest grocery store, the availability of green spaces, and your ability to walk safely outside – are all driving your health and wellness.
On Tuesday, May 9, Economic Studies at Brookings hosted an event focusing on the important role of the public, private, and government sectors when it comes to improving the health of local communities. We heard from national and local experts in a dialogue on the topic.
. For more on this topic see: https://www.brookings.edu/series/building-healthy-neighborhoods/
Health communities panel discussion
National policy implications panel discussion
New directions for communities: How they can boost neighborhood health
Agenda
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May 9
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Welcoming remarks
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A conversation on the role of social factors in improving health
Moderator
Panelist
Dayna Bowen Matthew Nonresident Senior Fellow - Economic Studies, Center for Economic Security and Opportunity @daynamatthew3
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Health communities panel discussion
Moderator
Panelist
Paula Reichel Chief of Staff - Capital Area Food Bank
Matt Brown RN, Geriatric Nurse Navigator - NICHE, Sibley Memorial Hospital
Adrianne Todman Executive Director - District of Columbia Housing Authority -
National policy implications panel discussion
Moderator
Panelist
Garth Graham President - Aetna Foundation
Wendy Ellis Project Director, Building Community Resilience Collaborative - Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University
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