Join the Maryland Public Health Association for a National Public Health Week webinar panel event:
Advancing Health Equity Through Community Partnership: West Baltimore RICH 2.0 (Reducing Inequities in Cardiovascular and Mental Health) Collaborative — Stronger Together
Tuesday, April 7
Noon to 1 p.m.
Virtual
Join us for an engaging webinar with the West Baltimore RICH 2.0 Collaborative — Stronger Together program, a transformative initiative focused on addressing key health challenges and improving access to and quality of care in West Baltimore.
The University of Maryland School of Nursing’s RICH 2.0 takes a comprehensive approach to community health by addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) — including access to care, housing, food, and economic stability — while targeting health disparities in hypertension and social isolation that disproportionately impact residents.
What You’ll Learn
- The vision and goals of RICH 2.0
- How the program addresses SDOH to improve community health outcomes
- Strategies to reduce and manage hypertension in high-risk populations
- Approaches to combat social isolation and strengthen community connections
- Opportunities for Community Health Workers (CHWs), partners, and residents to get involved
Panelists
- Yolanda Ogbolu, PhD, NNP, FNAP, FAAN, the Bill and Joanne Conway Dean of the University of Maryland School of Nursing
- Asunta Johnson, MSHCM, EMT-B, community program director, RICH 2.0
- Janette North-Kabore, MPH, researcher and community program director, RICH 2.0
- Tori Ibrahim, community outreach worker, RICH 2.0
Who Should Attend
- Community members
- Health care providers
- Community-based organizations
- Workforce partners
- Anyone committed to advancing health equity in West Baltimore
Be part of the movement to build healthier, more connected, and resilient communities.