OHD Holds Summit with Community Partners

OHD Summit: Partnerships with Purpose on August 20

On August 20, OHD held the 2015 Partnerships with Purpose Summit to celebrate successes and look ahead to exciting new projects and partnerships.

Thanks to all of our partners who shared their expertise with us.   If you missed it or want more information, here are the presentations that were offered:

• Key Elements to Successful Partnerships- Moisés Próspero, PhD

• Utah Office of Health Disparities: Progress, Projects, and Partners  - Dulce Díez, MPH, OHD

• Health Status by Race & Ethnicity 2015 – Jake Fitisemanu, MPH, OHD

• Addressing Birth Outcomes Disparities among Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Communities in Utah – Brittney Okada, CHES, OHD

• Addressing Health Concerns of U.S. born African Americans in Utah - Tashelle Wright, OHD

• The Myths of Multitasking  - David Strayer, PhD, University of Utah (YouTube video of presentation at 2014 Governor’s OPS Conference)

• Cultivating Community Partnerships for the Health and Well-Being of Hispanics Living in Utah – Ana C. Sancez-Birkhead, PhD, Hispanic Heath Care Task Force

• Partnerships in Health & Humans Services Region VIII –Lorenzo Olivas, MPH, Office of Minority Health, Region VIII

Thanks again to all of our partners who made this event a success.  Questions? Comments? Contact OHD at 801-273-4140 or disparities@utah.gov.