Course Objective
- Understand primary gaps and weaknesses in how public health presents itself and engages communities
- Define and discuss “swag deficit” at a barbeque or cocktail party
- Identify ways to develop a swag surplus or make your public health organization swag neutral
Date: September 5, 2023
Presenter:
Jerel Ezell, PhD MPH
Director of Cornell Center for Cultural Humility
Assistant Professor in General Medicine
Weill Cornell University
Jerel Ezell presents on the importance of “swag” and what that means in the context of public health departments working to build a stronger public presence. He begins by describing three primary factors that contribute to a “swag deficit”. Ezell goes on to discuss approaches for engaging with communities. He ends by suggesting implications for practice and next steps.
Participants will be able to:
- Understand primary gaps and weaknesses in how public health presents itself and engages communities
- Define and discuss “swag deficit” at a barbeque or cocktail party
- Identify ways to develop a swag surplus or make your public health organization swag neutral
