Exploring Multi-Sector Collaboration: A Playbook for New Rural Healthcare Models of Investment 

Exploring Multi-Sector Collaboration: A Playbook for New Rural Healthcare Models of Investment 

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 
1 - 2 p.m. Eastern; noon - 1 p.m. Central; 10 - 11 a.m. Pacific   

Join the American Hospital Association and Build Healthy Places Network on November 9, 2022, to learn more about upstream health care community investments in rural areas. This live conversation will spotlight A Playbook for New Rural Healthcare Partnership Models of Investment, highlighting core strategies used by health care organizations that are leveraging multisector partnerships to improve health and well-being. 

During this webinar, leaders from Build Healthy Places Network will take a deep dive into how hospitals and health systems can partner with the community development and public health sectors to maximize the impact of community investment to more effectively reduce poverty, advance economic development and improve health in rural communities. Attendees will hear about strategies presented in the playbook, real-word examples and a step-by-step outline of this process. 

In addition, Rebecca Lemmons, regional director of community health and well-being at Saint Alphonsus Health System, will discuss her organization’s work engaging in cross-sector partnerships to foster increased resources, local control and a strengthened infrastructure for more affordable housing and better health care access.  

The panel will share case examples from across the U.S. that illustrate advancing community-driven solutions and leveraging the assets of health care organizations and the unique strengths of rural communities. 

Speakers: 
 
Samantha Borow 
Program Manager, Population Health 
American Hospital Association 
 
Colleen Flynn 
Senior Director of National Programs 
Build Healthy Places Network 

Ashley Hernandez 
Research and Product Manager 
Build Healthy Places Network 

Rebecca Lemmons 
Regional Director of Community Health & Well-Being 
Saint Alphonsus Health System