2022 NACo Healthy Counties Forum
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Forum / MeetingJoin your peers for an interactive event that will focus on strategies for equitably addressing systems that impact the social determinants of health, particularly emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic.2022 NACo Healthy Counties Forum
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2022 NACo Healthy Counties Forum
Register to attend the 2022 NACo Healthy Counties Forum April 6-8 in Wake County/Raleigh, N.C.
The vital role that counties play in creating and sustaining healthy communities has never been more evident. County leaders and public health departments have been at the forefront of combating the COVID-19 pandemic and creating equitable opportunities for county residents to thrive. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and other state and local fiscal recovery funds are offering a chance for county leaders to invest in the future of community health in ways that promote equity and positive outcomes
About the Forum
NACo’s Healthy Counties Initiative works to create and sustain healthy communities, supporting collaboration and sharing innovative approaches to pressing health issues. This year’s Healthy Counties Forum provides an opportunity for county leaders to network and learn about innovations and strategies to improve equitable access to systems that address the social determinants of health – economic stability, education, health and health care, neighborhood and built environment and social and community context.
Join your peers for an interactive event that will focus on strategies for equitably addressing systems that impact the social determinants of health, particularly emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. County leaders will share how they are addressing health in our communities; experts will examine health improvement tools and attendees will discuss approaches for using social determinants of health as a framework to inform policy decisions.
All NACo members are welcome to attend this in-person only event. NACo is grateful to the 2022 Healthy Counties Sponsors for their support of this event.
Schedule at a Glance
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Venue and Hotel Reservations
Sheraton Raleigh
421 S Salisbury St
Raleigh, NC 27601Hotel reservations are available online.
NACo is not responsible for cancellation or no-show fees. For changes to hotel reservations, contact the hotel directly.
Health and Safety
NACo is offering in‐person attendance at its 2022 NACo Healthy Counties Forum pursuant to local government orders and public health guidance on such gatherings. NACo is committed to hosting a safe event for all participants and to this end requires all members, guests, staff and supplier personnel to comply with safety precautions specified for Wake County, North Carolina, the Sheraton Raleigh, Wake County Public Health and CDC guidelines and recommendations. Learn More: 2022 Healthy Counties Forum Waiver of Liability and 2022 Healthy Counties Forum Code of Conduct.
Join your peers for an interactive event that will focus on strategies for equitably addressing systems that impact the social determinants of health, particularly emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic.2022-04-06Forum / Meeting2022-04-11
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About the Forum
NACo’s Healthy Counties Initiative works to create and sustain healthy communities, supporting collaboration and sharing innovative approaches to pressing health issues. This year’s Healthy Counties Forum provides an opportunity for county leaders to network and learn about innovations and strategies to improve equitable access to systems that address the social determinants of health – economic stability, education, health and health care, neighborhood and built environment and social and community context.
Join your peers for an interactive event that will focus on strategies for equitably addressing systems that impact the social determinants of health, particularly emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. County leaders will share how they are addressing health in our communities; experts will examine health improvement tools and attendees will discuss approaches for using social determinants of health as a framework to inform policy decisions.
All NACo members are welcome to attend this in-person only event. NACo is grateful to the 2022 Healthy Counties Sponsors for their support of this event.
Schedule at a Glance |
Venue and Hotel Reservations
Sheraton Raleigh
421 S Salisbury St
Raleigh, NC 27601
Hotel reservations are available online.
NACo is not responsible for cancellation or no-show fees. For changes to hotel reservations, contact the hotel directly.
Health and Safety
NACo is offering in‐person attendance at its 2022 NACo Healthy Counties Forum pursuant to local government orders and public health guidance on such gatherings. NACo is committed to hosting a safe event for all participants and to this end requires all members, guests, staff and supplier personnel to comply with safety precautions specified for Wake County, North Carolina, the Sheraton Raleigh, Wake County Public Health and CDC guidelines and recommendations. Learn More: 2022 Healthy Counties Forum Waiver of Liability and 2022 Healthy Counties Forum Code of Conduct.
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Optional Mobile Tour – The Poe Center
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Registration Open
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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Welcome Reception
An evening at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (Hosted by Wake County)
7:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Registration Open
7:45 am to 8:30 am
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Networking Breakfast
8:30 am to 9:00 am
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Forum Kickoff: “Building Healthy Counties”
9:00 am to 10:15 am
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General Session One: Innovations in Whole-Person Health Care Coming Out of COVID-19
10:30 am to 11:45 am
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Breakout Session A: Addressing Housing and Homelessness to Support Health
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Breakout Session B: Supporting Wellness for County Employees and Essential Workers
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Luncheon: Leveraging Opioid Settlements for Health
1:45 pm to 2:45 pm
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Moderated Meetup A: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in the Age of COVID-19
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Moderated Meetup B: Food Insecurity
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Moderated Meetup C: Built Environment and Land Use for Healthy Communities
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Moderated Meetup D: Health Across the Ages
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Reception and Tours
An evening at the North Carolina Museum of Art, hosted by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners
7:00 am to 8:00 am
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Bike Tour of Wake County Greenway System
7:00 am to 9:00 am
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Registration Open
7:30 am to 8:15 am
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Networking Breakfast
8:30 am to 10:30 am
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Mobile Tour – Healing Transitions Men’s Campus
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Mobile Tour – Oak City Cares
10:45 am to 12:00 pm
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General Session Three: Building Equity into the Post-COVID World
12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
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Closing Remarks
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
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Grab-and-go Buffet Lunch and Networking
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Reports & Toolkits
Promoting Health and Safety Through a Behavioral Health Continuum of Care
Counties are implementing programs, practices and policies to support community members before, during and after a behavioral health emergency. -
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Toolkit for Counties: The 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The nationwide transition to 988 on July 16, 2022 provides an easier way for people experiencing mental distress to access the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This number will connect callers to trained counselors 24 hours a day, seven days a week, via text, chat or phone to de-escalate and triage the behavioral health emergency. -
Webinar
The Opioid Crisis: Using the Latest Medical Innovations to Help Counties Respond to a Complex and Evolving Public Health Emergency
May. 23, 2022 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmCounty leaders are working diligently to address the opioid crisis by increasing access to treatment, preventing overdose deaths and supporting those in recovery. The opioid misuse and use disorder affects millions of families across the United States and has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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House Energy and Commerce Committee advances mental health bills; addresses MIEP for juveniles
On May 18, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced six bipartisan bills out of committee. -
Blog
HHS announces new funding opportunity to strengthen behavioral health services in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
HHS announces new funding opportunity to strengthen the delivery of behavioral health care to residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities -
Blog
2022 Achievement Awards Spotlight: COVID-19 Recovery
Counties are on the front lines of COVID-19, developing innovative programs to ensure the health and well-being of residents and driving recovery in our communities.
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Webinar
Protecting Public Health: Vector Disease Management and Mosquito Emergency Response
June 21, 2022 , 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmCounty leaders are working across different sectors to coordinate programs and services that impact the well-being of communities, especially when it comes to the strong connection between the environment and public health.06211:00 pm<p>County leaders are working across different sectors to coordinate programs and services that impact the well-being of communities, especially when it comes to the strong connection between the environment and public health.
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The Stepping Up Initiative
In May 2015, NACo and partners at the CSG Justice Center and APA Foundation launched Stepping Up: A National Initiative to Reduce the Number of People with Mental Illnesses in Jails.pagepagepage<h2>Overview</h2>
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Reports & Toolkits
COVID-19 Recovery Clearinghouse
The COVID-19 Recovery Clearinghouse features timely resources for counties, including allocation estimations, examples of county programs using federal coronavirus relief funds, the latest news and more.Reports & Toolkitsdocument03127:15 pmReports & Toolkits<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="ad-block no-top-margin no-bullets">
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Healthy Counties Initiative
Healthy Counties focuses on enhancing: public-private partnerships in local health delivery, acccess to, and coordination of, care for vulnerable populations in the community and community public health and behavioral health programs.pagepagepage<h3><br />
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Live Healthy U.S. Counties
The National Association of Counties (NACo) Live Healthy Prescription, Health & Dental Discount Program is a NO-COST program available to all member counties.pagepagepage<h1>With <a id="naco" name="naco">NACo</a>, Saving Feels Better</h1>
Contact
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Director of Programs and Operations(202) 942-4289
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