Convenings and trainings
Overview
HPIO brings together diverse stakeholders to foster collaboration, build capacity and drive policy action. We design events to translate research into practice, creating space for shared learning, dialogue and problem-solving. Below are examples of convenings and trainings hosted by HPIO.
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Equitable evaluation training in Columbus
Evaluation for Impact: Closing Health Gaps in Columbus
With support from the Columbus Foundation, HPIO hosted an interactive workshop with information and resources about how to use data and evaluation to advance equity in central Ohio. Using resources from HPIO’s Equity Evaluation Toolkit, this workshop was designed to build capacity among public and private partners to measure and evaluate their work, communicate about their successes and challenges, and drive toward policy and systems change. Participants also heard from a panel of local organizations using data and evaluation to advance equity within their organizations.
As part of this training, HPIO produced and shared a data snapshot, "Closing Health Gaps in Columbus", that explores the underlying reasons why some groups of Columbus residents live shorter and less healthy lives. The snapshot also includes resources that outline effective strategies that state and local leaders can use to address inequities and increase opportunities for health and well-being in Columbus.
Health and economic vitality convening in the Mahoning Valley
What’s on the horizon: How policy can improve health, well-being and economic vitality in the Mahoning Valley
With support from Raymond John Wean Foundation, HPIO produced an interactive lunch and learn to discuss the connections between financial security and health. HPIO provided data and research on factors that contribute to health disparities in Ohio and strategies public and private partners can support to promote financial prosperity among Ohio families.
The Honorable Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown), State Representative, Ohio House District 58 and The Honorable Nick Santucci (R-Niles), Majority Whip for the 136th General Assembly, Ohio House District 64, were invited to talk about what’s on the policy horizon in Ohio and the Mahoning Valley.
A panel of local community leaders shared examples of successful initiatives and collaborations advancing health and economic well-being in the Mahoning Valley.
ACEs training in Franklin County
Partnering to Address ACEs
The Health Policy Institute of Ohio partnered with Franklin County Public Health to host a two-part event focused on preventing and mitigating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). A panel featuring local organizations discussed innovative programs addressing ACEs.
HPIO provided recent analysis of strategies to prevent ACEs and shared resources and guidance for coalition-building and advocacy. The keynote speakers were Dr. Wendy Ellis, Director of the Center for Community Resilience at George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and Dr. Lauren Forbes, Policy Director at Joining Forces for Children.
After the presentations, HPIO facilitated a convening of local partners to work toward a collective, coordinated and actionable plan for addressing ACEs in Franklin County.
