Motivate. Engage. Change:
Harnessing the Power of Policy
August 12-14, 2009
Centennial Hall Convention Center
101 Egan Drive, Juneau, Alaska, 99801
Training Description:
Policy has the potential to create broad and lasting change. Everyday, the policies that are already in place - in our schools, workplaces, neighborhoods - influence health in our communities. By understanding how they are created, we can be better equipped to engage in planning and implementation of policies that will improve community health.
This conference will provide participants with tools to harness the power of policy through interactive sessions, thought-provoking speakers, opportunities to share innovative solutions, and learning to tell your story.
This dynamic conference is sponsored by the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium's SEARHC Steps to a Healthier SE Alaska and WISEWOMAN programs, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, and Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health.
Click here to download a conference brochure.
Objectives:
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Learn more about using policy to create sustainable change that helps people live healthier lives.
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Hear from peers and local experts about the health policy issues affecting communities.
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Participate in storytelling exercises and enhance your communication skills.
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Strategize with community members to incorporate new ideas and skills from the meeting into your activities.
Agenda:
Wednesday - August 12, 2009
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12:00-1:00 pm - Registration
1:00-1:10 pm - Welcome!
1:10-2:00 pm - The Power of Policy in Creating Sustainable Change
2:00-2:55 pm - Breakout Session: Making Your Case I
2:55-3:10 pm - Break
3:10-4:00 pm - Breakout Session: Making Your Case II
4:00-5:00 pm - Coming Back Together: Applying Lessons Learned
Thursday - August 13, 2009
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8:00-8:30 am - Registration
8:30-8:40 am - Welcome!
8:40-9:40 am - Guidelines for Successful Coalition Building
9:40-10:30 am - The Interwoven Relationship Between Individuals and Where They Live
10:30-10:45 am - Break
10:45-11:30 am - Better Together - Civic Engagement and Community Health
11:30-12:15 pm - Getting Creative
12:15-12:45 pm - Sharing Your Ideas!
12:45-1:45 pm - Lunch (on your own)
1:45-2:45 pm - What's in Your Toolbox?
2:45-3:00 pm - Break
3:05-4:05 pm - Concurrent Workshops: Pressing Health/Wellness Policy Issues in Key Settings
4:10-4:40 pm - Day 2 Closure
5:00-6:30 pm - Networking Reception
Friday - August 14, 2009
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8:00-8:30 am - Registration
8:30-8:40 am - Welcome!
8:40-9:30 am - Navigating the Policy Process
9:30-10:45 am - Speaking of Health: Telling Your Story
10:45-11:00 am - Break
11:00-12:00 pm - Mission Accomplished!
12:00-1:00 pm - Are Leaders Born or Made? (Lunch)
1:00-1:30 pm - Closing and Wrap-up
Conference Presentations:
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The Power of Policy in Creating Sustainable Change
Persuasion with numbers: Introduction to data collection, analysis, and presentation
Program evaluation: Assessing the impact of your policies
Guidelines for Successful Coalition Building
The Interwoven Relationship Between Individuals and Where They Live
Better Together - Civic Engagement and Community Health
Getting Creative
What's in Your Toolbox?
Navigating the Policy Process
Mission Accomplished!
Are Leaders Born or Made?
Contact Information:
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If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Grace Brooks at (907) 966-8865 or gbrooks@searhc.org
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