The Root Cause Coalition

For this October's National Summit in Baltimore, MD, we have some unique sponsorship opportunities including: - Social Responsibility Lounge: An opportunity to give back to the community, where conference attendees will help assemble packages for women in need. (SOLD) - Wellness Break: Taking small breaks throughout the day is important to retaining focus and avoiding burnout. At the event, attendees can take a mental break with short movement classes like gentle yoga, hula-hooping, or Zumba. - Custom Coffee Cart: Sponsor the barista cart for a coffee break in between sessions. - Fidget Bins: Have your logo on a bin filled with stress balls, small puzzles, coloring pages, etc. to give attendees something to fidget with that doesn't involve technology. Many more sponsorship opportunities are available! Reach out to Lori Bennett, Meeting Director, at lbennett@rootcausecoalition.org or review the full sponsorship prospectus here: https://lnkd.in/evTeUbWH

Congratulations to TRCC member organization Chefalo Consulting on the launch of their new podcast: Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment. Learn more below: #memberspotlight #podcast #healthequity

New Podcast Episode! 🔊 Our podcast, Root of the Issue, explores the passion and purpose of individuals from across the nation who have dedicated themselves to championing health equity for all. Our latest episode features Stacy Biddinger Wathen, Manager of Community and Child Health at the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) and TRCC Board Member. Stacy leads CHA’s association’s work in community health, community benefit and addressing health related social needs. She joined CHA in 2009 and while her role has evolved, it has always included facilitating member affinity groups of participants focused on peer learning, sharing best practices and advancing hospitals’ work to promote optimal health, development and opportunities for children. Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts or access it here: ➡ https://lnkd.in/ei8YV29V #podcast #healthequity #sdoh #communityhealth

We are pleased to announce that our Administrative Director, Leigh Maltby, will serve as Interim Executive Director following the retirement of TRCC's founding President, Barbara Petee. Leigh brings a wealth of experience to this role, having worked with the Transatlantic Business Dialogue in Brussels, Belgium, and furthering her expertise in public-private sector relations and nonprofit operations through her work with the U.S. Department of State, the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC), and at Smithbucklin, where her clients included the Bank Insurance and Securities Association and the Restoration Industry Association. Leigh is also an active member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and is currently working towards earning her Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation. Please join us in welcoming Leigh to this interim role and supporting her as she leads our organization during this transition period. #welcome #teamupdate #leadershipnews #associationleadership

Are you interested in learning more about membership and engagement with The Root Cause Coalition? Members of The Root Cause Coalition work alongside national leaders in the effort to address the social drivers of health, and engage in the ongoing development of relevant, effective strategies to reduce health inequity and diminish their harmful effects in communities across the nation. TRCC member organizations have access to ongoing networking opportunities and participate in research studies that identify best practices, as well as education sessions, webinars, and local and national conferences that add context to current research on the social drivers of health. Learn how your organization can join our work toward health equity for all by reaching out to Molly Melnick, Member Relations Coordinator at mmelnick@rootcausecoalition.org. #membership #joinus #sdoh #healthequity

Happy Retirement, Barb! Today, we celebrate our incredible President, Barbara Petee, as she embarks on her well-deserved retirement! For years, Barb's leadership and dedication have been instrumental in shaping The Root Cause Coalition. Her vision, passion, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our organization and members. We are incredibly grateful for her tireless service and we wish her all the best in her next chapter. We've compiled some special messages from our board members and invite you to join us in wishing Barb a happy and healthy retirement! #happyretirement #congratulations #healthequity TRCC Board of Trustees: Alfreda Rooks, Angela Brandt, MBA, FABC, FACHE, Catherine Crosby, Emily Allen, Jeff Smythe, Kim Prendergast, Melissa Fox, MHA, FACMPE, FACHE, Stacy Biddinger Wathen, Stephanie Cihon, Toni Jones, Nicole Heckman

Check out our new episode of Root of the Issue, our podcast that explores the passion and purpose of individuals from across the nation who have dedicated themselves to championing health equity for all. Our latest guest is Jeff Smythe, Executive Director of the Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health Improvement (ARCHI) in Atlanta, Georgia. ARCHI represents more than 115 organizations aligned around a 28-year vision to invert the burden from those most marginalized from good health, engaging a broad network of intersectional partners to sustainably change the system. Jeff has dedicated his career to the alleviation of human suffering, poverty, isolation, and inequities. ➡ Check out this new episode on our website or wherever you get your podcasts! https://lnkd.in/ei8YV29V #podcast #memberstories #healthequity #sdoh

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the public insight survey results webinar where we discussed social drivers of health in rural communities. We had nearly 50 attendees from across the country. The webinar was led by Alexandra Lewin-Zwerdling, Senior Advisor of Research at TRCC, and she was joined by Kate Molbert, Chief Operating Officer of the Great Plains Food Bank. 📚 The research summary is available on our website at https://lnkd.in/gXnJSEsj As always, TRCC members have access to the full data. Please reach out to Alex with any questions or requests: alexandra@rootcausecoalition.org

We were proud to be a sponsor of the 2024 Hunger Leadership Awards presented by the Hunger Congressional Hunger Center. Our administrative director, Leigh Maltby, attended the event last week in Washington, DC. Congratulations to the award recipients and thank you for your work toward a hunger-free future.

Early Bird Registration is OPEN for the 9th Annual National Summit On The Social Drivers Of Health! The Root Cause Coalition’s annual National Summit brings together representatives from health systems, hospital associations, foundations, businesses, national and community nonprofits, health insurers, academic institutions and policy centers to share best practices. To finally achieve health equity we must work together, across sectors of service, to address systemic racism and the social drivers of health. Join us in Baltimore on October 6-8, 2024. Early-bird pricing is only available for a short time and TRCC Members get an additional special discounted rate. Click below to register today! https://lnkd.in/euHFuHkx #nationalsummit #sdoh #healthequity