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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Webinar
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Webinar
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Mental Health First Aid
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Healthy Counties Initiative
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Reports & Toolkits
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Contact
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Director of Programs and Operations(202) 942-4289
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