Topical Seminars Presents Issues in Health Policy
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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