Description

10th Annual PHPR Collaborative Summit 

The Joy of Togetherness: Sowing the Seeds for Socially Connected Communities

Friday, February 23rd, 2024 

(Networking & happy hour to follow)

Location: Northglenn Recreation Center, 1 East Memorial Parkway, Northglenn, CO, 80233

In a world where the digital age has, in many ways, disconnected us, the pervasive feelings of loneliness and isolation have become a growing concern. In May 2023 the Surgeon General’s advisory declared that loneliness and isolation have become an epidemic. Our overall health as individuals and communities has taken a hit from this epidemic. We are spending less time with our friends and feel disconnected from our communities. We’ve seen increased chronic illness, dementia, depression, anxiety, and suicide attempts. The PHPR Summit aims to shine a light on the challenges of loneliness, isolation, and the remarkable benefits of nurturing socially connected communities.  Increased social connection is a significant predictor of longevity, better physical, cognitive, and mental health. Social connection can positively influence educational attainment, workplace satisfaction, economic prosperity and an overall feeling of well-being and life fulfillment. And we’re the people to make it happen!

Why Attend? At the PHPR Summit we will explore the multifaceted issue of loneliness and isolation and unveil the profound advantages of fostering socially connected communities. This event will feature sessions and activities connected to: Understanding Loneliness, Fostering Genuine Connections, Community Building, The Ripple Effect, Overcoming Barriers, and Inspiring Stories

Who Should Attend? This multi-sector event is designed for professionals, practitioners and community leaders who believe in the transformative power of human connection and want to take an active role in addressing the issues of loneliness and isolation. We encourage folks from public health, built environment, parks, recreation, healthcare, community organizations, education, libraries, community advocates, health related non-profits and commercial entities invested in their communities to attend.

Summit Agenda:

8:00am ~ Check-in is OPEN! Welcome, everyone. Come and explore, visit a sponsor table, find a new colleague.

8:30am - 8:55am ~ Welcome – The Joy and Magic of Togetherness, Remembering Dave Peterson – Jo Burns, PHPR Collaborative

9:00am – 9:30am ~ Let’s Talk about Loneliness: Identifying and Addressing Loneliness in Our Communities - Stacey Halvorsen – Colorado Mtn Club and CO Center for Primary Care Innovation

9:35am – 10:05am ~ Cultural Wellness: Whole Person, Community-Based Approaches to Overcoming the Loneliness Epidemic – Ryan Acker, All People Thriving

10:10am – 10:40am ~ Art a la Carte: A mobile arts and culture studio that is building Community and enhancing Community Connections – Kate Cooke, City of Westminster

10:45am – 11:00am ~ Healthy Snack Break – Grab some Coffee/Tea, Connect with Colleagues, Get Moving

11:00am – 11:45am ~ Collaboration Multiplier- Multi Sector Collaboration to build Socially Connected Communities through Partnership

11:45am – 11:55am ~ PHPR Collab Success Story & Connection Break

12:00pm – 12:30pm Reducing Loneliness through Acts of Connection - Micaela Sanchez, North Range Beh Health and Dannon Cox, CO School of Public Health @UNC

12:30pm – 1:30pm ~ Lunch, Networking, Get Moving

• Walk for Health, Connection and Healing - Sarah Schwallier (25 min)
• Tour of Northglenn Recreation Center (25 min)

1:30pm – 2:00pm ~ Magic of Intergenerational Connections - Rachel Cohen, Linkages & Aging Dynamics

2:00pm – 3:00pm ~ Storytelling Workshop - Connection & Belonging through Stories – Healthy Jeffco Alliance

3:00pm – 3:10pm ~ PHPR Collab Summit Success Story and Connection Break (transition room to world café)

3:10pm – 3:55pm ~ The Joy of Social Connections and Sowing Seeds via a Variety of Mediums ~ World Café – (2 rotations 20 minute each)

• Community Art - I-70 Corridor Mural Project (30min) Jamie Zerr-Lockwood, Corridor Creative Arts and Libby Harringon – Adams CO PH)
• Health Equity - Explore Health Equity and Social Connection with Colorado's Equity Compass – Rachele Espiritu, Change Matrix
• Nature Therapy & Forest Bathing - A year of forest bathing and togetherness in Eagle County – Youth, Nature Connection and Community Building – Jane West, Heart of the West Counseling and Zuza Bohley, Love 4 Nature Inc. Americas for Conservation + the Arts, Promotores Verdes
• Special Events – Bringing People Together -Build Community through Special Events – Leah Krumpholz, Alex Reaves and Mikayla Hudak, City of Westminster
• Transportation - Community Engagement with RTD – Brandon Figliolino, RTD Community Engagement
• Volunteering – The Power of Volunteering Through the Lens of 4-H - Rachel Juritsch, CSU Extension - Adams County 4-H Youth Development

3:55pm – 4:00pm ~Closing Remarks, Make a Connection, Evaluation, Thank you! - Colorado PHPR Collaborative Crew - Jo

4:00pm – 6:00ish ~ Healthy Happy Hour at Prost Brewing – Northglenn Biergarten 351 West 104th Avenue, Unit A, Northglenn, CO 80234 (Yes, they have adult beverages and NA beverages). Hosted by the CPRA Emerging Leaders Network and the CPHA Emerging Professionals Committee immediately following the Summit for networking, connection, and fun.