Presenters will: 1) Describe components of a “health equity lens” used to analyze proposed state legislation; 2) Articulate opportunities and challenges to applying a “health equity lens”; and 3) Share examples of training and resource materials.
SPEAKERS:
- Gail Brandt, Health Equity Coordinator for the Office of Healthy Communities, Washington State Department of Health
- Paj Nandi, Director of Community Relations and Equity, Washington State Department of Health
- Sheryl Pickering, WIC Tribal Liaison and Office Legislative Coordinator for the Office of Nutrition Services, Washington State Department of Health
DATE: September 22, 2016
TIME: 2:00-3:00 pm CT / 3:00-4:00 pm ET