What: The Office of Health Disparities Reduction is hosting a conference of public health professionals and community-based organizations to discuss engaging the media to:
• Promote the National Partnership for Action, including the National Stakeholder Strategy for Achieving Health Equity
• Raise awareness of health disparities affecting Utah communities
Why: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently unveiled the National Stakeholder Strategy for Achieving Health Equity, which encourages public health advocates to leverage local media outlets using traditional and new media approaches to encourage action and accountability in addressing health disparities.
Who: Local and national experts from:
• Salt Lake Tribune
• Office of Minority Health Region VIII
• Local and ethnic media
• Utah Dept. of Health Public Information Office
When: Tuesday, August 16
8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where: Noah’s
322 West 11000 South
South Jordan, UT 84095
For more information, contact:
April Young Bennett
Media Coordinator
Office of Health Disparities Reduction
801-703-0127
