Events

Throughout 2023 and 2024, opportunities were identified to bring together key experts, thought leaders, researchers, and innovators on key issues that impact health. Events were centered around providing platforms and channels for community partners and others to share their expertise and resources that are making an impact in Climate & Health, Public Health, Housing for Health, Social Health, Food is Medicine, and more.

Building Bridges: Success stories in closing the gap in public health and care systems

Public health and health care delivery may seem to go hand in hand to the public they exist to serve. But partnerships for the public good often are complicated by a patchwork of elaborate administrative practices, ownership, funding models, and other systemic barriers resulting in less effective results despite a

September 27, 2024

Connecting Climate Change and Mental Health: Impact and Hope

For this Connecting Climate Change & Health series event, we shine a spotlight on the profound connection between climate change and mental health. Presented by Kaiser Permanente and the World Economic Forum, this discussion brings together leaders from diverse sectors to share valuable resources and insights for prioritizing mental health

May 14, 2024

Building a Strong Public Health Ecosystem

In March 2023, the American Hospital Association, the American Medical Association, AHIP, the Alliance of Community Health Plans, and Kaiser Permanente announced the Common Health Coalition: Together for Public Health. The Coalition is focused on translating the hard-won lessons and successes of the COVID-19 pandemic response into actionable strategies that

April 11, 2024

POLITICO Presents - Global Impact: Climate Change and Our Health

Are increased extreme weather events leading to a rise in health issues? Should those issues be looked at holistically or separately? This session presented by POLITICO examines links between catastrophic weather events and health challenges, and how industry and government can better collaborate to tackle disparities at the intersection of

April 11, 2024

Putting Health at the Heart of Climate Action

Tune in for a conversation on the outlook of human health in face of one of the greatest challenges of our time — climate change. This discussion with Bechara Choucair, MD, EVP & Chief Health Officer, Kaiser Permaente, is led by Alexander Gaffney, MS, RAC, Regulatory Policy and Intelligence Leader, Agency

April 11, 2024

The Way Home and Storytelling for Positive Impact

Storytelling drives change. Documentaries can help move the needle in communities by sparking dialogue, catalyzing policy, and changing hearts and minds. Kaiser Permanente and the University of California San Francisco’s Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative host a roundtable discussion on how to leverage film and other multimedia efforts to

December 1, 2023

Housing for Health: Prioritizing Housing and Health to Prevent and Address Homelessness

Mayors and CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment, the Bipartisan Policy Center, and Kaiser Permanente host panel discussions focusing on efforts to prevent homelessness. Hear from top elected city officials and diverse business and community leaders who will share valuable insights on how to scale up promising interventions, emphasize the

October 19, 2023

Connecting Climate Change and Health: Research and Innovation

In the second Connecting Climate Change and Health panel series hosted by Kaiser Permanente and the World Economic Forum, this discussion highlights thought leaders, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners who are passionate about urgently driving a research agenda to deepen understanding around climate change as a key driver of health inequities.

September 21, 2023

Connecting Climate Change and Health Series Launch

On June 7, 2023, Kaiser Permanente and the World Economic Forum kicked off the launch of their Connecting Climate Change and Health series, sparking a national dialogue on critical topics such as air quality, extreme heat and weather, and the impacts on individual and community health. In this first event,

June 7, 2023

Building Support for Public Health

While major efforts, advances and learnings emerged from the pandemic, gaps persist around capacity, infrastructure, funding, and staffing for public health. This convening, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, brings together leaders across health care and public health, policy makers, public health researchers, and community-based organizations to dig deeper into the current

March 29, 2023

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