The Path to Health Equity: Building Healthier Communities

Our 2024 Community Health Symposium brings together community members and leaders who share a common goal of improving health for all. Hear from local leaders about factors that influence health, and how organizations are working together to advance health equity for all people in Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, and beyond.

Schedule of Events

8:30-9:00 am: Check-in and Continental Breakfast

9:00-9:30 am: Welcome and Why
The intersection of prevention, wellness, and philanthropy Peter Buckley, Southern Oregon Success

9:30-10:15 am: State of Health
Issues impacting the health of Oregonians and initiatives to affect change Pam Marsh, Oregon State Representative

10:15-10:30 am: Break

10:30-11:15 am: Digging into the Data
Breaking down the Jackson County Community Health Needs Assessment
Larry Gibbs, PhD, Associate Professor, Southern Oregon University
Sadie Siders, Health Equity Coordinator, Jackson County Health & Human Services

11:15 am-12:00 pm: Equitable Access to Quality Healthcare
What needs Jackson Care Connect sees in our community and how they are addressing those needs
Janet Holland and Samantha Watson, Jackson Care Connect

12:00-12:45 pm: Buffet Lunch

12:45-2:00 pm: Building Healthier Communities
Investment in equitable access: stories of success
Sabrina Ballew & Sheila Clough, Mercy Flights
Cass Sinclair, OHRA & Brenda Johnson, La Clinica
Q & A

2:00-2:30 pm: Closing Remarks
Stephanie Roland, ACHF Executive Director

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