Stable + Affordable:
Housing as a Foundation of Health
From environmental contaminants to the impact of housing costs on family medical budgets,
where people live matters for their health.
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This fall, the Primary Care Coalition is exploring the health and housing relationship in two parts – from the existing interventions that mitigate health/housing problems to big ideas for integrative solutions. Two informative half-day sessions will explore the impact of stable and affordable housing on health outcomes.
Mark your calendars for these two dates in the fall, September 17th and October 15th!
Session One
When: September 17th, 9am - 1pm
Where: TBD
Keynote speaker, Peter Edelman, will walk us through his new book Not a Crime to Be Poor, in which he examines the socio-political influences that have led to the criminalization of poverty.
Following discussions will examine the challenges people living in poverty face and existing cross-sector interventions, including PCC’s own Food is Medicine program.
Session Two
When: October 15th, 9am - 1pm
Where: One Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910
This session will explore the role quality, affordable housing plays in the health of residents and look at ways to form strategic links between housing and health systems.
