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Breakout Sessions – Health

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How Healthy is Appalachia? A presentation from Alison Davis, PHD, of the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky, on the overall health and wellness of Appalachia.

Gathering 2011 Breakout Sessions – Health – How Healthy is Appalachia?

A Joint Venture to Improve the Health of Appalachia – A presentation by Sarah E. Kercsmar, PHD, of the Kentucky Center for Smoke-free Policy, on the power of partnerships and joint ventures between nonprofits, funders and government – specifically, towards smoking cessation.

Gathering 2011 Breakout Session – Health – A Joint Venture to Improve the Health of the Appalachian Region – Sarah Kercsmar of KY Center for Smoke-free Policy

Who Are We? – A Presentation by Ben Epperson of Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities on the people of Appalachia, and on key levers for moving health forward in Appalachian communities

Gathering 2011 Breakout Session – Health – Ben Epperson of Helathy Kids, Healthy Communities

    Recap of the 2013 Gathering

    Watch a short video that highlights the 2013 Gathering activities and reflections from Network Members

    The Appalachia Funders Network 2013 Gathering from Rural Support Partners on Vimeo.

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