Symposium Exploring the Intersection of Health and Housing

A series of presentations and panel discussions with local housing experts.

This symposium will provide a comprehensive exploration of the critical intersection between health and housing, bringing together experts, practitioners, and advocates to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and innovative solutions in this vital field.

Speakers: Quinton Baker, Dora Duaa-Rahemaah Hunter, Ben Stuckart, Terri Anderson

Agenda:

I. Introduction

A. Welcome and Opening Remarks
B. Importance of the Health-Housing Intersection
C. Objectives of the Seminar
D. Overview of Agenda

II. Conversation 1: Understanding the Health-Housing Nexus

A. The Link Between Housing and Health
B. Social Determinants of Health
C. Historical Perspective: Evolution of Housing and Health
D. Current State of Housing and Its Impact on Health

III. Conversation 2: Health Disparities and Housing

A. Identifying Vulnerable Populations
B. Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Housing and Health
C. Impact of Housing on Physical & Mental Health

IV. Conversation 3: Innovative Solutions

A. Affordable Housing Models
B. Technology and Housing Health Interventions
C. Sustainability and Health-Conscious Housing
D. Housing Projects Currently in Development

V. Conversation 4: Community Engagement and Collaboration

A. Building Stronger Communities
B. Grassroots Initiatives and Partnerships
C. Best Practices for Community Engagement

VI. Conversation 5: Policy and Advocacy

A. Government Initiatives and Housing Policies
B. Nonprofit and Community-Based Efforts
C. Legal Approaches to Health-Housing Advocacy
D. Panel Discussion: Voices from Advocacy Organizations

VII. Conclusion

A. Key Takeaways
B. Call to Action – RAP Signup,
C. Closing Remarks

Please click here to register for this event that will offer important information and conversations on this crucial issue!

Refreshments will be provided by Market Street Pizza.