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