Held on the Penn State Schuylkill campus, a diverse coalition of community leaders came together with university faculty and staff to tackle the pressing rural health issues and disparities facing the region. Attendees included 65 community partners representing 47 organizations and 33 Penn State University researchers, faculty, and staff representing four campuses.
Dr. Jennifer Kraschnewski, Director of Penn State CTSI, delivered opening remarks which underscored the importance of collaboration in addressing the county's pressing health disparities.
Dr. Danny George presents keynote discussion on "The Benefits of Community-Engaged Research During an Era of Rising Despair"
Community partners in active discussion at CTSI's Community-Driven Research Day in Schuylkill County
Orfeu Buxton, CTSI associate director, and George Garrow, CEO at Primary Health Network, discuss collaborative ideas for Schuylkill County.
Tom Roberts, Rhys & Associates, facilitates discussion during a break-out workshop session.
Community partners report out ideas for improving community health at CTSI's Community-driven Research Day
Collaborative table discussions on improving the health of Schuylkill County.
Attendees contributed ideas to the day's Social Engagement Mural titled "One Community Moving Forward: making meaningful connections to improve Schuylkill County health outcomes"