The Inaugural Summit on the Social Determinants of Health

The Drake Hotel in Chicago, Illinois

December 5 & 6, 2016

There are clear associations between social determinants and poor health status among children, adults, and seniors. Factors such as food insecurity, lack of safe and affordable housing, quality education, transportation, and isolation have a significant impact on individual health and the collective health of our nation. The cost to healthcare, businesses, and communities is in the billions. The human toll is incalculable.

The Inaugural National Summit will engage healthcare executives, physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, economic development experts, community groups, and others in a discussion of social determinants and lead to the development of data-driven, community centered solutions to prevent long-term chronic health conditions in the most vulnerable populations.

The two-day agenda features an array of experts from myriad backgrounds to share best practices, offer community connections and resources, and engage in crucial discussions. The event will feature presentations by Marc Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League; Rick Pollack, President and CEO, American Hospital Association; Donald Hinkle-Brown, President and CEO, Reinvestment Fund; Lisa Marsh Ryerson, President, AARP Foundation; and Randy Oostra, President and CEO, ProMedica.

Representatives from organizations across the country will also join, including the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation at Harvard Law, Feeding America, Ascension Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, Loma Linda University Health, OSF HealthCare, Humana, Advocate Health, St. Joseph Mercy Health System, and UPMC Advantage, among others.

Visit the registration page for event details as well as hotel information. To learn more about the work, visit www.rootcausecoalition.org.