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Welcome to Community Conversations 2018-2019!
Community Conversations is a monthly meeting of community members to discuss important topics of the day. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month, September -November, and January-April. Lunch is provided with the opportunity for a free will donation to cover those costs. Register here.
On Wednesday, November 21, Sandy Brekke will speak on Equity in Healthcare. Where you live in the United States greatly impacts how long you will live. The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age are key predictors for one's health and well-being. Inequities in access to medical care, healthy food, a safe environment, affordable housing, and employment have resulted in significant disparities in health outcomes, quality and longevity of life. Social justice in the context of health and healthcare means believing that everyone has the right to be able to avoid preventable disease and escape premature death. But the key to health does not lie inside the walls of health systems... the key lies in our community. This Community Conversation will look at health equity and the role our community plays in our health. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. Sandy Brekke grew up in La Crosse. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelors in Science in Nursing. Following college, Sandy worked as a critical care nurse in Madison, WI before moving to Gloucester, England. After returning to La Crosse, Sandy became involved volunteering then working at St. Clare Health Mission. She has been Clinic Director for the past decade. Sandy currently works at Gundersen Health System as a Senior Consultant in Population Health, working to address health inequities in our community. |
We welcome all who want to make a difference.
Lunch is provided. Free-will offering is appreciated. Registration is not required, but encouraged. |
