Addressing Reproductive and Maternal Health Disparities: Turning Data into Action
This panel explored how city and county officials are working with advocates and public health officials to gather critical information to identify the health disparities in their communities. Panelists focused on how to engage public official and community stakeholders to address disparities, how city taskforces can make recommendations and evaluate progress on health disparities, and how to generate attention to address disparities through public forums and education.
Moderator:
- Barbara Sugland, MPH, ScD, Executive Director, Center for Applied Research and Technical Assistance (View Summit presentation)
Speakers:
- Susan Berke Fogel, JD, Consultant, Los Angeles County Office of Women's Health (View Summit presentation)
- Kathleen Brandert, MPH, CHES, Senior Coordinator, CityMatCH, University of Nebraska Medical Center (View Summit presentation)
- Meghan Patterson, MPH, Director, Disparities Project, Boston Public Health Commission (View Summit presentation)