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Event, 3/28 – Housing Justice and Health Equity: How Health Systems and Social Work Can Prevent Eviction and Displacement

Monday, March 18, 2019

Thursday, March 28, 2019
5:30 – 7:00pm
BU College of Arts and Sciences
725 Commonwealth Ave, Room B12 (Basement)

Speakers:

  • Thea James, VP of Mission and Associate Chief Medical Officer, Boston Medical Center
  • Gabrielle Rene, Staff Organizer, City Life/Vida Urbana
  • Noemi Rodriguez, Leadership Team Member, City Life/Vida Urbana
  • Dawn Belkin Martinez, Clinical Associate Professor, Boston University School of Social Work, moderator

This event will highlight the intersection of housing justice and health, with a focus on the opportunity for health systems and social workers to work together with community organizations to advocate and drive change to keep people in their homes.

The first half will be focused on panelists’ experiences in the field and the second half will be a moderated panel discussion with Q&A from the audience.

Metered parking available on Bay State Road and street parking available in Brookline. 

Registration is required; space is limited. 1.5 free Social Work CEUs available. 

Questions? Email [email protected]