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Topical Seminars Presents Issues in Health Policy

Topical Seminars Presents Issues in Health Policy

The cost of and who pays for US healthcare has long been a major discussion topic, however other policy concerns are critical to an informed understanding of health in the US. This 3-part lecture series delves into some of the other concerns to help participants gain a more comprehensive view of health policy.

  • March 4 | Organization Complexities of Health Services
  • March 11 | Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity
  • March 18 | Geopolitics of Health: Climate Change, Environmental Health, Biosecurity and other concerns

Presenter H. Douglas Adams, PhD worked over thirty years in public and non-profit management before finishing his career at Saint Louis University teaching public administration and public health. Adams earned a Bachelor's degree in political science from Missouri State University, a Master of Public Administration from University of Missouri, and a doctorate in public policy from Saint Louis University. He retired in 2014 and moved to Delaware in 2018.

Registration is requested. Sign up online, by calling the library at 302-645-2733, or stop by the Circulation Desk.

This program is co-hosted by the Library and Topical Seminars. Topical Seminars is a bi-monthly meeting of members of our community interested in participating in sessions of informed discourse on a variety of topics. The goal is to have a shared learning experience that will improve the social capital of our community.

Dates & Times:
1:30pm - 3:00pm, Wednesday, March 4, 2020
1:30pm - 3:00pm, Wednesday, March 11, 2020
1:30pm - 3:00pm, Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Location:
Large Meeting Room East, Large Meeting Room West
Library:
Lewes Public Library
Audience:
  Adults     Older Adults  
Categories:
  Health and Wellness  
Registration has closed. (This event has to be booked as part of a series)