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Housing Justice and Health Equity: How Health Systems and Social Work Can Prevent Eviction and Displacement
Access to adequate, affordable housing is essential for improving health outcomes. This event will highlight the intersection of housing justice and health, with a focus on the opportunity for health systems and social workers to work together with community organizations to advocate and drive change to keep people in their homes.Speakers:· Thea James, VP of Mission and Associate Chief Medical Officer, Boston Medical Center· Gabrielle Rene, Staff Organizer, City Life/Vida Urbana· Noemi Rodriguez, Leadership Team Member, City Life/Vida Urbana· Dawn Belkin Martinez, Clinical Associate Professor, Boston University School of Social Work, moderatorThe first half will be focused on panelists’ experiences in the field and the second half will be a moderated panel discussion with Q&A from the audience. 1.5 free Social Work CEUs available. Space is limited, please register.
When | 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2019 |
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Location | BU College of Arts and Sciences, Room B12, 725 Commonwealth Avenue |