We know that our health and the health of those we care for is impacted by many factors. Social determinants of health–economic stability, education access and quality, health care access and quality, neighborhood and built environment, and social and community context–affect our ability to live healthy lives. Understanding social determinants of health can help people who manage care for children and youth with special needs provide more effective person-centered care. Panelists will discuss their efforts to promote systems-level change to reduce health inequities.
Panelist: Jennette Turner, Social Determinants of Health Project Manager, Hennepin Healthcare (she/her)
Bio: Jennette Turner is part of the Population Health team at Hennepin Healthcare. She works on addressing patients' SDOH needs from screening to resource response. She has a master’s in public health from the University of MN.
Panelist: Dr. Andrea Singh, MD. Chair of Pediatrics, Park Nicollet/HealthPartners (she/her)
Bio: Dr. Singh is the Chairperson of Pediatrics at Park Nicollet, as well as one of the leaders of the HealthPartners Children's Health Initiative. She holds several community roles including serving as a member on the Governor's Children's Cabinet Advisory Council in MN, the MN American Academy of Pediatrics Board of Directors and the Park Nicollet Foundation Board. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota's Institute of Child Development and Medical School. Most importantly perhaps, she is a mom of 2 and a strong advocate for the needs of children across the state.
Panelist: Larissa Hanson, Senior Manager of Interpreter Services, Regions Hospital (she/her)
Bio: Larissa Hanson has worked in the Healthcare Interpreting industry for over 17 years within the HealthPartners organization. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Spanish from St. Olaf College and a Masters Degree in Leadership from Augsburg. She serves as the leader of the Interpreter Services Leadership Group and on the advisory board of the Century College Translation and Interpretation program. She works to ensure best practices are used and advocates for systemic changes within the organization to eliminate barriers for patients with limited English proficiency.
Facilitator: Joan Kindt, RN, PHN, MHP, MN Department of Health (she/her)
Bio: Joan Kindt is a Practice Improvement Specialist for the Health Care Homes (HCH) section of MDH. She is responsible for primary care HCH certification in the metro and southern areas of Minnesota and bordering states. She has a BSN from Winona State University and is a certified mental health practitioner. Joan lives in Southwestern MN bringing the rural perspective into health care. She has 40 years of nursing experience in areas including local public health, community psychiatric, acute, and clinical care.