Online event
Thursday, March 24, 2022
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
A strong health workforce is critical for improving health, achieving equity and attaining sustainable healthcare spending in Ohio. Workforce shortages in behavioral health, direct care and public health were a concern at the local, state and national level before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and have only gotten worse.
This online forum will explore the causes of the health workforce shortages in Ohio, how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing workforce crisis and potential policies and strategies for increasing and diversifying the workforce.
Speakers include:
- Teresa Lampl, Chief Executive Officer, The Ohio Council of Behavioral Health and Family Services Providers
- Dr. Michelle Durham, Vice Chair of Education, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center
- Ankit Sanghavi, Executive Director, Texas Health Institute
- Brian Posey, Senior Legislative Representative, AARP
Panelists include:
- Lori Criss, Director, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Ursel McElroy, Director, Ohio Department of Aging
- Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, Director, Ohio Department of Health
Resources
- Presentation slides
- Webinar recording
- Program evaluation
- Breaking Point: Ohio’s Behavioral Health Workforce Crisis — The Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers
- The Future of Public Health: A Synthesis Report for the Field — Texas Health Institute and National Network of Public Health Institutes
This online forum was provided at no cost to participants, thanks to the generous support of our 2022 Educational Events Series Sponsors.
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