BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Acenda Institute of Health Innovation - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Acenda Institute of Health Innovation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://acendainstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Acenda Institute of Health Innovation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T023206 CREATED:20250905T195225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T154029Z UID:100672-1760014800-1760025600@acendainstitute.org SUMMARY:IMPACTx: Crossroads of Science\, Systems & Solutions DESCRIPTION:Now is the moment to reimagine the future of care. \nJoin us for ImpactX—a high-impact virtual mini-conference designed to ignite a national reset in how we implement change across health systems\, research institutions\, and community-based organizations. \nIn a time of seismic shifts in healthcare delivery\, payment models\, and public policy\, ImpactX brings together over a dozen nationally renowned experts in Implementation Science\, population health\, and public systems transformation to answer a critical question: \nHow do we bridge the persistent gap between what we know works—and what actually gets delivered? \nThis one-of-a-kind convening will spotlight proven strategies and emerging innovations that are narrowing the research-to-practice divide\, especially at the local level where change is most urgently needed. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nInspiring keynotes from leading voices in health equity\, policy\, and systems design\nReal-world case studies on launching and scaling interventions at the community level\nLively panel discussions exploring the intersection of science\, funding\, and frontline practice\nActionable insights for anyone leading change in today’s evolving healthcare ecosystem\n\nWhether you’re a health system leader\, policymaker\, academic\, funder\, or grassroots practitioner\, ImpactX will equip you with the tools\, connections\, and frameworks to lead through disruption—and drive real\, measurable impact. \nThis is more than a conference—it’s a call to action. \nBe part of the movement to transform how we translate science into systems and systems into solutions. \nView Speakers \nRegister today!  URL:https://acendainstitute.org/event/impactx/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://acendainstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Website-Banner.jpg LOCATION:https://acendainstitute.org/event/impactx/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T110000 DTSTAMP:20260508T023206 CREATED:20230824T140517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T134332Z UID:100500-1696240800-1696244400@acendainstitute.org SUMMARY:Combating the Mental Health and Opioid Epidemics: Policy and Advocacy\, Let's keep the momentum going in New Jersey DESCRIPTION:Join us for a compelling virtual event\, “Combating the Mental Health and Opioid Epidemics: Policy and Advocacy\,” as we rally to sustain the momentum of change in New Jersey. In this one-hour webinar\, we will delve into the pressing issues of mental health and opioid crises\, focusing on comprehensive policies and effective advocacy strategies. \nThe webinar will include a Q&A segment where attendees can pose their questions\, seek clarifications\, and gain deeper insights from the panelists. \nLet’s come together to further our understanding of the challenges at hand\, explore impactful policy approaches\, and empower ourselves with effective advocacy tools. By joining forces\, we can continue driving positive change and building a healthier\, stronger New Jersey for all. Together\, we can make a difference in combatting the mental health and opioid epidemics in New Jersey. \n\n\n \n\nSpeakers:\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLearn more about the speakers:\nSenator Troy Singleton – Dedicated to public service\, Senator Troy Singleton fosters years of experience in various government roles. He began his political journey in 2011\, winning a seat in the New Jersey General Assembly to represent the 7th Legislative District making him a key leader on this important discussion. \nRepublican Leader Senator Anthony Bucco – A dedicated New Jersey Republican leader\, Senator Anthony Bucco brings his vast experience and insights to the forefront. With a track record of advocating for robust policies\, Senator Bucco’s perspectives will shed light on the critical intersections between mental health and opioid challenges. \nAssembly Leader Lou Greenwald – As an influential figure in the New Jersey Assembly\, Leader Lou Greenwald has long championed initiatives to address mental health and opioid issues. His strategic leadership and commitment to change make him a key voice in our discussion. \nAssemblywoman Aura Dunn – With a deep commitment to the wellbeing of New Jersey residents\, Assemblywoman Aura Dunn has been an advocate for comprehensive solutions to mental health and opioid concerns. Her unique insights into these issues promise to provide valuable perspectives. URL:https://acendainstitute.org/event/combating-the-mental-health-and-opioid-epidemics/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acendainstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Panelists-Group-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T110000 DTSTAMP:20260508T023206 CREATED:20230213T210130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T141859Z UID:100283-1685008800-1685012400@acendainstitute.org SUMMARY:“Not Your Parents Treatment Plan” – Considerations for Gen Z and Mental Health DESCRIPTION:Please join us as our panel takes a deep into youth mental health\, one of the most pressing subjects in the United States today. \n“Not Your Parents Treatment Plan”- Considerations for Gen Z and Mental Health will feature two Rowan College of South Jersey students who will share their perspectives as seen through the eyes of Generation Z. Both\, Nancy and Jaxson\, will share their experiences\, thoughts\, and insights on a subject matter near and dear to them. Rounding out the panel will be Dr. Gregory Bunt who is a highly accomplished psychiatrist specializing in adolescent psychiatry. \nEach speaker will address the subject matter during the first half of this webinar. Participants will have an opportunity to pose questions to each of our panelists during the second half of the presentation. \n  \n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLearn more about the speakers:\nGregory Bunt\, M.D. – Gregory Bunt M.D. graduated in 1983 from NYU School of Medicine\, and completed his residency in Psychiatry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1987. He was among the first to complete the Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry in the nation (NYU 1989) and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Medical Center. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Special Added Qualifications in Addiction Psychiatry and a Distinguished Fellow of both the American and International Societies of Addiction Medicine. \nDr. Bunt is the Past President of the New York Society of Addiction Medicine\, the Past President of the International Society of Addiction Medicine and the Past President of the American Society of Adolescent Psychiatry. He has authored over 20 publications and speaks nationally and internationally about addiction medicine and addiction psychiatry. \nJaxson Dunn – Jaxson Pierce Dunn was born and raised in various places in New Jersey. Jaxson’s father John Paul and mother Kathryn had their fair share of struggles\, yet their constant effort provided Jaxson with every lesson he needed to learn until now. Jaxson has spent many years moving to different towns and schools and graduated from Washington Township High School. He is now attending the Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ)\, as well as serving a position among the executives of the student government on campus. \nNancy Davidson – Nancy Davidson is currently a freshman at RCSJ and is a Computer Graphic Arts-Print Design major\, also working towards a certificate in Digital Marketing. Nancy is a class of 2022 graduate of Pitman High School\, and when finished at RCSJ\, looks to continue her education at James Madison University\, through their Media Art and Design\, and Sports Communications programs. Nancy is a member of three academic honor societies here on campus and is also a proud member of the RCSJ-Gloucester Women’s Golf team. URL:https://acendainstitute.org/event/gen-z/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://acendainstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/shutterstock_2119997402-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T113000 DTSTAMP:20260508T023206 CREATED:20220921T151441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T145905Z UID:100174-1667383200-1667388600@acendainstitute.org SUMMARY:Amplifying Community Action to Improve Maternal-Child Health Outcomes in New Jersey DESCRIPTION:Please join us to hear from representatives from the Prematurity Prevention Initiative on their innovative and successful MES Ambassador Program\, and how it is expected to significantly impact disparities related to Black maternal health in New Jersey.  Community Providers interested in increasing community engagement will benefit from learning about this model and how it can serve as an excellent template for any area where significant health disparities exist.\n\n\n \n\nBlack birthing people in New Jersey are 7 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications compared to their white counterparts. As part of the statewide strategy to address this heartbreaking disparity\, the NJ NAACP Black Maternal Mortality Taskforce has partnered with the Prematurity Prevention Initiative to launch the Maternal Experience Survey (MES). The MES is a community-level survey which is designed to collect firsthand experiences from birthing individuals in order to help improve care and reduce injustices.  In order to increase utilization of the survey within communities\, PPI piloted the MES Ambassador Program within Camden and Atlantic Counties.  This innovative new program engaged Black and Latina women with lived birthing experience\, to serve as Ambassadors within their communities by sharing information about the surveys\, their purpose and the benefits to their communities in general.  The MES Ambassador Program was extremely successful and served as an excellent template for not only maternal health\, but other areas where significant health disparities exist.\n\nSpeaker:\n \nChristine Ivery\, MPH\, CHES\, Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative (SNJCP) \n  \nAdditional Resources:\nPresentation slides URL:https://acendainstitute.org/event/maternal-health-outcomes-webinar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://acendainstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_1940943265.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T110000 DTSTAMP:20260508T023206 CREATED:20220824T125943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T175728Z UID:100171-1665050400-1665054000@acendainstitute.org SUMMARY:Shifting Perspectives: Tackling the Opioid Epidemic as a Public Health Crisis DESCRIPTION:Our panel of experts in the areas of public policy\, public health\, harm reduction\, treatment\, and recovery services joined to discuss the need to truly treat the ongoing opioid epidemic as the Public Health Crisis that it is and has been for many years. \nFollowing the panelist’s remarks\, we will invite our audience to join in on the discussion where our experts will field questions posed by participants. \nView the webinar here:\n \nPanelists:\nMichael Santillo\, LCADC\, Chief Executive Officer\, John Brooks Recovery Center \nMelissa Fox\, MHA\, FACMPE\, FACHE\, Chief Operating Officer\, Acenda Integrated Health \nBeth Connolly\, Assistant Director of the Office of Public Health\, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP/OPH) \nNancy Moore\, Director of the Ocean County Recovery Center\, HOPE Sheds Light \n  \nModerated by:\nJames Curtin\, Chief Business and Government Relations Officer\, Acenda Integrated Health URL:https://acendainstitute.org/event/shifting-perspectives-tackling-the-opioid-epidemic-as-a-public-health-crisis/ CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://acendainstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/panelists_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T143000 DTSTAMP:20260508T023206 CREATED:20220218T152011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T134032Z UID:99702-1652175000-1652193000@acendainstitute.org SUMMARY:Merging Science and Safety: Addressing Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue DESCRIPTION:Rising incidences of gun violence across the country have affected not only the physical and mental health of individuals and families\, but also the economic and social stability as well. This epidemic has become more pervasive during the pandemic\, and has been especially devastating on communities already reeling from multiple other risk factors\, including multiple counties in New Jersey. \nThe Acenda Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI) plans to assemble families\, public health officials\, community stakeholders\, healthcare providers\, violence interventionists and political leaders to discuss the importance of shifting the approach to gun violence to one of public health. \nThe event will invite important voices representing communities across the country that have been ravaged by gun violence as well as national public health experts and gun violence coalitions from different states to share their approaches. \nView the event here. \nLearn more about each panelist by clicking on their name below.\n \nLiza Chowdhury\, Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC)\, City University of New York (CUNY) \nPatrick Young\, NOLA Office of Gun Violence Prevention \nSolomon Middleton Williams\, Newark City Street Team \nTracey Wells-Huggins\, Renewed Minds and Raw Wisdom\, LLC \nDavid Muhammad\, National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform \nJennifer Kugler\, Acenda Integrated Health \n \nDaniel Semenza\, Rutgers University \nNashon Hornsby\, New Jersey Department of Health \nMalcolm Yates\, Public Health Management Corporation \nRetha Onitiri\, Salvation & Social Justice \nChristopher Patterson\, Illinois Department of Human Services \nAric Johnson\, Cure Violence Global \n  \n  URL:https://acendainstitute.org/event/merging-science-safety-addressing-gun-violence-public-health-issue/ CATEGORIES:Live Events,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T140000 DTSTAMP:20260508T023206 CREATED:20210702T152632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T160239Z UID:99012-1650373200-1650376800@acendainstitute.org SUMMARY:Momentum Awards 2022 DESCRIPTION:AIHI’s Momentum Awards celebrate industry professionals who are using innovation and disruptions to move behavioral health care forward. \nPlease view the Momentum Awards here: \nClick HERE  to view the Momentum Awards. \n\nClick on each awardee’s name to read their full bio: \n\nSector Innovator Award – Mozzaz\, Rini Gahir\, CEO\nAdvocacy Champion Award- Taraji P. Henson and the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation\nResearch Pioneer Award- Dr. Rinad Beidas\, PhD.\nPopulation Health Leader Award- Steven R. Carson\, MHA\, BSN\, RN\nPartnership Award- Valerie L. Mielke\, MSW\n\nAbout the awardees:\nClick on the links below to view each awardee’s website: \nMozzaz\, Rini Gahir\, CEO & Co-Founder \nFrom its very beginnings\, Mozzaz has been focused on personalized care delivery with a heart. Fueled by personal passion\, CEO and co-founder Rini Gahir has made it his mission to create solutions and connect individuals with complex care conditions to resources that allow them to live lives of inclusion\, participation\, and independence. As the agency has grown\, the technology has expanded to become a powerful\, versatile tool that reduces the barriers to caring for individuals with some of the most complex needs in our communities.  And they have never lost their heart. \nTaraji P. Henson\, the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation \nTaraji P. Henson and the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation have been tireless advocates for furthering the national focus on the importance of mental health support for the African-American community. Launched in 2018 in honor of her late father\, Taraji P. Henson\, and the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation provides scholarships to African-American students majoring in mental health\, offers mental health services to youth in urban schools\, and works to lower recidivism rates of African-American men and women.  What is so wonderful about their advocacy\, is that it doesn’t only include innovative outreach programming; it also includes strengthening the diversity and inclusion of the mental health workforce.    \nTaraji P. Henson is an Academy Award-nomination and Golden Globe-winning actor\, filmmaker\, and activist. \nDr. Rinad Beidas\, PhD.\, Penn Implementation Science Center  \nDr. Beidas has leveraged the strength of data and research to not only propel development and innovation within the sector\, but she has also demonstrated a true commitment to ensuring that vulnerable communities receive high-quality care. With over 200 peer-reviewed publications and a commitment to training the next generation through mentoring\, Dr. Biedas serves as an international leader in implementation sciences. She and her team truly exemplify how the intersection of data and compassion can make a difference. \nSteven R. Carson\, MHA\, BSN\, RN\, Temple Center for Population Health  \nSteven Carson and the Temple Center for Population Health are innovative in how they approach care models and partnerships to support population health. With over 30 years of leadership experience in both academic and community-based delivery systems\, Mr. Carson leads collaborative efforts to serve the community. One great example was the program they implemented with RHD for the Housing Smart program (connected homeless individuals to resources and supports so they don’t have to utilize the ED). Additionally\, they are doing important work in support of value-based care models\, and are open to working with not only local stakeholders but regional and national partners to further strong population health models. \nValerie L. Mielke\, MSW\, New Jersey Department of Human Services \nCurrently serving as the Assistant Commissioner for the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Service in the Department of Human Services\, Valerie Mielke is well-recognized throughout the provider community in our state as someone who is a true partner in care for our communities. She is authentic\, is always willing to listen\, provides productive input\, and is open to innovations that will help improve the health and wellness of the individuals and families we serve. URL:https://acendainstitute.org/event/momentum-awards-2022/ CATEGORIES:Live Events,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T110000 DTSTAMP:20260508T023206 CREATED:20220208T194610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T142947Z UID:99664-1647424800-1647428400@acendainstitute.org SUMMARY:AIHI Roundtable Discussion: A New Vision for Behavioral Health in the US DESCRIPTION:The Acenda Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI) invites you to join us for our upcoming roundtable discussion! We are bringing together national leaders in behavioral health to provide updates and insights on critical issues such as evidence-based & promising practices\, policy & advocacy\, and payment models. \nOur esteemed group of panelists includes: \n\nPatrick J. Kennedy\, Former U.S. Representative (D-RI) and Founder of The Kennedy Forum\nAmy Kennedy\, Education Director of The Kennedy Forum\nChuck Ingoglia\, MSW\, President and CEO\, National Council for Mental Wellbeing\nSuzanne Kunis\, Vice President\, Behavioral Health\, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ\nTom Coderre\, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary\, SAMHSA\n\nModerator: \n\nJames Curtin\, MBA\, LCADC\, Chief Business and Government Relations Officer\, Acenda Integrated Health\n\nWatch the webinar here!\nAbout the panelists: \nPatrick J. Kennedy \nDuring his time in Congress\, Patrick J. Kennedy was the lead author of the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (Federal Parity Law)\, which requires insurers to cover treatment for mental health and substance use disorders no more restrictively than treatment for illnesses of the body\, such as diabetes and cancer. In 2013\, he founded The Kennedy Forum\, a nonprofit that unites advocates\, business leaders\, and government agencies to advance evidence-based practices\, policies\, and programming in mental health and addiction. In 2015\, Kennedy co-authored the New York Times Bestseller\, “A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey Through the Past and Future of Mental Illness and Addiction\,” which details a bold plan for the future of mental health care in America. In 2017\, he was appointed to the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis. \nAmy Kennedy \nAmy is the Education Director of The Kennedy Forum where she pursues partnerships and collaborations that emphasize evidence-based research and programming to facilitate policy change in the areas of education and mental health. Last year\, Amy ran for Congress in New Jersey’s 2nd congressional district.z With over 15 years of experience working in public schools\, Amy has seen first-hand how a child’s mental health and mental health literacy impacts their ability to learn and grow—not only in the classroom\, but in life. Amy serves on the boards of Mental Health America\, a leading national advocacy organization\, and Parity.org\, which promotes gender parity at the highest levels of business. She is an advisory board member of Interaxon\, a mental health technology company; the JED Foundation which focuses on mental wellness and emotional preparedness for teens; and Brain Futures. Amy and her husband\, former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy\, live in New Jersey with their five children. \nChuck Ingoglia\, MSW \nChuck Ingoglia is the president and CEO of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing where he leads the national charge to ensure people have access to quality\, affordable mental health and addiction services. To accomplish this\, he harnesses the voices and support of the more than 3\,000 National Council members who serve over 10 million individuals nationwide. Chuck previously lead the organization’s policy and practice improvement work\, directing the organization’s federal and state policy efforts and overseeing trainings and programs offered to more than 500\,000 behavioral health professionals across the U.S. He has effected change at both the national and state level by playing a major role in policy advocacy and analyses issues relevant to behavioral health. Chuck holds a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work\, both from The Catholic University of America. \nSuzanne Kunis \nSuzanne Kunis is Vice President of Behavioral Health Solutions for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. She brings over 30 years of experience in the health care industry with a significant focus on behavioral health. Suzanne is a registered nurse and moved from care delivery to health care management early in her career. \nTom Coderre \nTom Coderre is the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use. With decades of public\, private\, and non-profit service\, Tom is the first person in recovery to lead the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). His career has been significantly influenced by his personal journey and a philosophy that acknowledges the essential role peer recovery support services play in helping people with mental and substance use disorders rebuild their lives. Coderre is a career civil servant who is on detail from his position as SAMHSA’s Regional Administrator for New England. URL:https://acendainstitute.org/event/aihi-roundtable-discussion-a-new-vision-for-behavioral-health-in-the-us/ CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211211 DTSTAMP:20260508T023206 CREATED:20211102T163518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T163518Z UID:99598-1639008000-1639180799@acendainstitute.org SUMMARY:Building a Culture of Health in New Jersey DESCRIPTION:Back for the ninth year\, this conference is New Jersey’s largest population and public health conference curating\ncontent that addresses trends\, innovation\, and community-centered practices in achieving health equity. This year\nwe will offer both in-person and virtual attendance options. \nConfirmed Workshops on December 10th Include:\n• Vaccine Access – Spurring System Change to Ensure Equitable Access for Communities Across New Jersey\n• “What’s Strong With You?” A Conversation About Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) Versus (ACEs)\n• The Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE)\n• Food Access: Less Pivot\, More Push!\n• The New Jersey Inclusive Healthy Communities (IHC) Grant Program – Advancing Policy\, Systems and Environmental Change Through Inclusion of People with Disabilities\n• Racism\, Bias & COVID-19: A Call to Action\n• How Effective Housing Interventions Can Improve Health Outcomes\n• Childcare & Early Education: The Effects of Widespread Child Care Disruptions During the Pandemic\n• Stories of Loss\, Kindness & Resilience \nFor all in-person attendees\, we are requiring masks and to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test\nwithin 72 hours or a rapid COVID test\, which will be made available on site. For more information about this\nevent\, please visit njymca.org/culture-of-health or register at: https://cvent.me/GzGEZQ\nThis year’s conference will be free to attendees thanks to the generous support of our partners. URL:https://acendainstitute.org/event/building-a-culture-of-health-in-new-jersey/ LOCATION:Harrah’s Waterfront Resorts\, Atlantic City\, NJ\, 777 Harrah's Blvd\, Atlantic City\, New Jersey\, 08401 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T023206 CREATED:20210910T131535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T131535Z UID:99346-1633687200-1633694400@acendainstitute.org SUMMARY:2021 Annual Conference of New Jersey Public Health Association DESCRIPTION:This is an exceptional opportunity for NJ public health professionals and other related professionals to learn from the President of the American Public Health Association and our own New Jersey experts about how ready the New Jersey public health system has been in providing critical services during the pandemic. The speakers will share their practice-based solutions pertinent to vaccine issues for vulnerable populations. \nPublic Health Continuing Education: 2.0 Credits Available \nConference Venue: Zoom Webinar \nRegistration Fee: \nNJPHA Members: Free \nNon-members: $15 \nStudents: $5 \nContact: Dr. Parvin Ahmadkhanlou at pahmadkhanlou@yahoo.com URL:https://acendainstitute.org/event/2021-annual-conference-of-new-jersey-public-health-association/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T110000 DTSTAMP:20260508T023206 CREATED:20210910T143208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T143208Z UID:99350-1632735000-1632740400@acendainstitute.org SUMMARY:South Jersey Finding Solutions For Kids DESCRIPTION:Register For Our First Hybrid Event! South Jersey Kids Count Forum\nVirtually Via Zoom Or\nIn-Person At Rowan University\n201 Mullica Hill Road\nGlassboro\, New Jersey 08028 URL:https://acendainstitute.org/event/south-jersey-finding-solutions-for-kids/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR