Are you attending NACCHO360? We’re excited to join the conference in Detroit and connect with colleagues from across the United States to explore this year’s theme — how partnerships, collaboration, and innovation are improving public health outcomes.
On July 23–26, ChangeLab Solutions staff members will share their expertise on topics that range from public health law education to advancing equity through law and policy innovation.
See our schedule below, and come by Booth #331 to connect with us!
Uprooting Inequities: Opportunities for Law and Policy Innovation
Tuesday, 7/23, 9:30–11:30am ET
- Christine Camilleri, senior planner
- Cesar De La Vega, senior policy analyst
- Heather Wong, attorney
Our laws and legal system continue to play an integral role in creating, perpetuating, and exacerbating racial health inequities. This interactive session will explore concrete tools and action steps that local health officials can use to advance equity- and community-centered law and policy change.
Finding and Reading the Law: Tools for Local Health Officials
Tuesday, 7/23, 9:30–11:30am ET
- Jami Crespo, senior attorney
- Katie Hannon Michel, senior attorney
- Vince Young, attorney
Basic legal research supports all phases of policy development identified in the 10 Essential Public Health Services. Participants in this interactive workshop will increase their ability to navigate legal research sources and find, read, and analyze the wide range of laws and policies that affect public health. Please bring your laptop for hands-on activities, if possible.
Public Health Law Education
Wednesday, 7/24, 5:00–6:00pm ET
- Nessia Berner Wong, senior policy analyst
- Tyra Satchell, policy analyst
This session will discuss the importance of public health law training in preparing the next generation of the public health workforce and lead participants through introductory public health law concepts that are critical for public health practitioners.
Act for Public Health: A New Framework for Legislation and Litigation Impacting Public Health Authority
Thursday, 7/25, 5:00–6:00pm ET
- Sarah de Guia, chief executive officer
Since 2020, there have been many attempts to alter public health powers in legislatures and the courts. Join representatives of Act for Public Health to learn about the changes to public health authority and help us refine a public health legal framework for protecting the public's health and advancing equity.
7/16/2024