SXSW 2023

How Our Democracy Impacts Our Health

Description:

The American Medical Association recently affirmed Voting as a Social Determinant of Health. How did they get here and what does this mean? How can strengthening our democracy improve the health of our country? And how can doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals innovate within their roles to contribute to the foundations of trust in our political systems? Join to learn more.


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Takeaways

  1. Voting and equal representation are essential to advancing health equity.
  2. The health field can play a unique role in strengthening our democracy.
  3. We are at an urgent moment in strengthening and renovating our multicultural democracy, and we need all hands on deck.

Speakers

  • Aliya Bhatia, Executive Director, Vot-ER

Organizer

Aliya Bhatia, Executive Director, Vot-ER


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Presentation
  • Track: Civic Engagement
  • Track 2
  • Level: Beginner


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