Investment and innovation in community health is vitally important.National Journal and The Atlantic will explore how investment in community health can be optimized through partnerships between the public and private sector, spotlighting innovative care delivery models that can improve health outcomes for all citizens. Through panel discussions we will highlight specific and anecdotal examples of effective collaborative strategies for healthier communities.
Our nation is in the midst of a public health crisis so profound that it is undermining America's economic competitiveness and national well-being, according to a recent Bipartisan Policy Center report on the issue. Fully two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. One-third of American children are overweight or obese, the report concludes.
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Lee Aase
Lee Aase is director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media, a first-of-its-kind social media center focused on health care, which builds on Mayo Clinic's leadership among health care providers in adopting social media tools. Mayo Clinic has the most popular medical provider channel on YouTube and active, popular outposts on Twitter and Facebook. Mayo Clinic is a pioneer in hospital blogging, and has recently launched an online community for patients at http://connect.mayoclinic.org/.
James Bennet
James Bennet has been editor in chief of The Atlantic since 2006. Before joining the Atlantic staff, Bennet was the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times. During his three years in Israel, his coverage of the Middle East conflict was widely acclaimed for its balance and sensitivity. His much-lauded long-form writing for The New York Times Magazine was responsible for catching the eye of Atlantic owner David Bradley during his year-long search for a new editor. Upon accepting the position, Bennet told a Times reporter that he saw the Atlantic job as “a chance to help, encourage and preserve the practice of serious, long-form journalism.” Prior to his work in Jerusalem, he served as the Times’ White House correspondent and was preparing to join its Beijing bureau when he was offered the Atlantic editorship. Bennet began his journalism career at the Washington Monthly.
Mick Cornett
Mayor Cornett has been at the forefront of the Oklahoma City renaissance. Under Cornett's leadership, the City has seen the final completion of MAPS 1, the implementation of MAPS for Kids, and the passage and implementation of MAPS 3. With Mayor Cornett leading the way, Oklahoma City became a major league city with the arrival of the National Basketball Association.
During his tenure, Oklahoma City's economy has been one of the strongest in the nation. Standing for efficient government and responsible leadership, Mayor Cornett has worked to promote an inclusive and optimistic vision of Oklahoma City, fueled by bold ideas. Cornett's humble nature, intense work ethic and optimistic attitude have become emblematic of a city that, as Cornett says, "works hard and dreams big."
Ginny Ehrlich
Ginny Ehrlich, MPH, MS, Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, is a national expert on childhood obesity, committed to increasing access to healthy foods and physical activity through sustainable changes in schools and communities across the country.
Under Ginny's leadership as CEO since 2008, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a non-profit organization founded by the American Heart Association and William J. Clinton Foundation, has become one of the leading organizations working to combat childhood obesity in the United States.
Michel Nischan
Chef Michel Nischan wears many hats, from dynamic restaurant owner, award-winning cookbook author, and media personality to food policy advocate and non-profit foundation CEO.
A proponent of sustainable farming, local and regional food systems, and heritage recipes, Michel has long been a leader in the movement to honor local, pure, simple, and delicious cooking. He is owner and founder of Dressing Room, his homegrown restaurant in Westport, CT, and CEO and president of the Wholesome Wave, which is dedicated to nourishing neighborhoods by supporting increased production and access to healthy, fresh, and affordable locally grown food for the well-being of all.
Michael Robinson
As the General Manager for Microsoft's Health & Life Sciences business in the United States, Michael D. Robinson is responsible for driving Microsoft's business initiatives into both commercial and public sector organizations in the Provider, Payer, Life Sciences, Public Health and Human Services verticals. These initiatives include sales, technology partnerships, solution areas, marketing, standards and advocacy. He brings to his position over 30 years of sales, technology and management experience.
Michael joined Microsoft in January 2002; previous positions included General Manager Public Sector Middle East and Africa, General Manager New York Metro District, General Manager Mid-Atlantic District and Resource Director for East Region consulting services.
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett talks about how his city instituted urban planning initiatives to help curb obesity, and change the habits of Oklahoma City residents.
Michael Robinson, General Manager for Microsoft's Health & Life Sciences, U.S., details some of Microsoft's benefits and deterrents to keep its workforce fit and healthy.
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