Event will continue health care forecast discussion

West Michigan health care leaders will continue discussion from the economic health care forecast during an event, "Population Health," hosted by the Health Forum of West Michigan.

The event is set for Friday, February 5, from 8-9:30 a.m. at the DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium. A light breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m.

Panelists are Rob Fowler, president and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan and board chair of the Michigan Health Endowment Fund; Jim Green, executive director of human resources for Lacks Enterprises; and Adam London, administrative health officer for the Kent County Health Department. The moderator will be Ranelle Brew, associate professor and chair of public health at Grand Valley.

They will continue the discussion regarding health-related issues facing West Michigan residents identified in a report, “Health Check: Analyzing Trends in West Michigan.” That report, from the January 8 economic health care forecast, is online, click here.

The Health Forum of West Michigan continues the tradition of the Alliance for Health's First Friday Forums, under leadership from community partners and sponsorship from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Hosts for this event are Grand Valley's Office of the Vice Provost for Health, and the Midwest interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research Center at Grand Valley.

Register for the February 5 event online by clicking here.

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