The Mosaic of Public Health Collaboration in New Jersey: Piecing Together a Healthier Future
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Friday, December 6
9 AM - 3 PM
Rutgers New Brunswick - Douglass Student Center
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| This $75 event is being offered FREE of charge thanks to the New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO) and the Enhancing Local Public Health Infrastructure grant from the New Jersey Department of Health. |
| Poster session: Please consider submitting a poster to display at the meeting! The deadline to apply is November 22nd, and space is limited. Learn more about the requirements and apply today! |
| Attendees of this event are eligible to receive 3.75 credits for Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), and public health continuing education credits. |
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Detailed Agenda:
9:00 AM: Breakfast and networking
9:30 - 10:15 AM: Cultivating Wellness: Strategies for Implementing Prevention Programs and Mental Health Initiatives
Speaker: Rachel Taylor Bylancik, MA, MT-BC, Director of Innovative Programming at Partners in Prevention
This session will concentrate on creating and facilitating public health prevention programs while sharing practical tips on incorporating mental health initiatives within communities. Participants will explore best practices for engaging stakeholders, fostering supportive environments, and ensuring access to mental health resources that enhance overall community wellness.
10:15 - 11:00 AM: Maternal Health Matters: Navigating Challenges and Solutions in New Jersey
Speaker: Shakira Williams-Linzey, MPH, Director of the Maternal & Infant Health Initiative
This session will address the current state of maternal health in New Jersey, highlighting the challenges faced by expectant mothers, particularly within marginalized communities. Participants will learn about innovative solutions and collaborative efforts aimed at improving maternal health outcomes and ensuring equitable access to care.
11:00 - 11:45 AM: Connecting the Dots: Collaborative Approaches in Public Health Organizations
In this panel discussion, representatives from PHACE (Public Health Associations’ Collaborative Effort) will provide an overview of their organizations. They will share their experiences in fostering collaboration among non-profits, government agencies, academic institutions, and advocacy groups. Participants will gain valuable insights into effective partnership strategies that enhance public health initiatives and strengthen community impact.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM: Lunch, Networking, and Awards
12:45 - 1:15 PM: Poster Session on Public Health Initiatives
Please consider submitting a poster to display at the meeting! The deadline to apply is November 22nd, and space is limited. Learn more about the requirements and apply today!
1:15 - 1:45 PM: Community-Centered Solutions: Substance Use Prevention Through Collaborative Research
Speaker: Betty Duran-Becerra, MPH, Deputy Director of Operations at the Substance and Sexual Health Lab, Yale University
This session will explore community-based approaches to substance use prevention and highlight collaborative research efforts that engage community members to develop effective interventions.
1:45 - 2:45 PM: Keynote Session: Building a Healthier Future: Collaborative Approaches to Public Health
Speaker: Dr. Denise Anderson, Ph.D., MPH, Executive Director of New Jersey's Public Health Institute
This closing session will focus on the importance of collaboration in public health and strategies for building effective partnerships that lead to healthier communities.
2:45 - 3:00 PM: Board Updates and Closing Remarks
