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May 11 Forum to Address Housing as a Social Determinant of Health
May 5, 2022
The MMA will host a physician forum on May 11 at noon exploring housing as a social determinant of health and how this public health issue is being addressed in Minnesota.
This free, virtual forum will offer an opportunity for physicians and physicians-in-training to learn about the intersection of housing and health, including the:
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impact of housing as a social determinant of health
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relationship between housing and health equity
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experience of housing insecurity among different populations
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strategies and solutions needed to address homelessness
Learning objectives for the forum include:
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Discover how housing impacts an individual's overall health
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Explore practical strategies for treating an unhoused patient, including how to discuss housing status with your patients
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Evaluate the relationship between housing and health equity
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Learn about how various sections of the state are addressing housing insecurity
The forum will include Thomas C. Kingsley, MD, MPH, Mayo Clinic; Daryl Olson, director of programming, American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO); and Danielle Robertshaw, MD, Hennepin Healthcare. Nicholas Lehnertz, MD, MPH, MHS, Minnesota Department of Health, will serve as moderator.
To register, click here.
The forum is free to members, $15 for non-members. This forum is being sponsored by AstraZeneca and COPIC.
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