As we come to a close of the summer season with Labor Day weekend in our rear view, what is the current state of the union regarding the coronavirus pandemic in the United States?  How do we prevent needless loss of life as we head into the winter flu season?  What are the prospects for an effective vaccine before years end and how long can we expect to have impacts to our current social culture in America - including education, sports and business convening?

There is growing recognition among health experts of the social, economic, and environmental factors that drive health outcomes.  Many community health activities have enormous value for preventing adverse outcomes and advancing equity. As major healthcare institutions, hospitals and health systems can play a direct or indirect role in supporting this work. Recent studies indicate that there are emerging opportunities for collaboration between the health and community development sectors.   
 
The second part of today’s profound conversation will explore the question Can Community Development Improve Health? We intend to discuss approaches to building successful health and community development partnership, with incentives for community developers, health professionals, state and local governments, and philanthropy to participate in these collaborations. 

Today's host is Andre Robinson and the Panelists are Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos and Dr. Rachel Thornton and Caroline Plott.

The Profound Conversations podcast is produced by Erika Christie www.ErikaChristie.com/podcasts

Profound Conversations Executive Producers are the Muslim Life Planning Institute  MLPN.life

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