PLACE MATTERS
Eliminating Health Disparities
by Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
PLACE MATTERS is a major initiative of the Joint Center to build the capacity of community leaders to address social, economic and environmental conditions in communities that shape health and health outcomes. PLACE MATTERS is designed to improve the health outcomes of participating communities through shared learning experiences. The program assists participating teams in developing and implementing community-based strategies to address the social factors that determine health.
ACTION Lab 4
July 10-12, 2013
Prince Georges County, MD
Key Acitvities:
- Prince George's County, MD "Eat, Breathe, and Move" Tour
- Native People's Perspective on Racism and Historical Trauma by Michael Byrd
- National Policy Forum featuring immigration reform and the Farm Bill
- Leveraging Your Work: Coalition Building
Stay tuned for more details!
"PLACE MATTERS" a poem by Clint Smith
ACTION Lab 3: Washington, DC
April 10-12, 2013
For a recap of events click here.
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