Where
East Tennessee Room of the D.P. Culp University Center on the campus of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN.
When
Reception at 4:30 with program from 5:00-7:00 pm.
What
This public program will address health, health care, and understandings about health in the Appalachian region, an area where residents face a disproportionately high incidence of poor health and unique barriers to health. The program will take place in the East Tennessee Room of the D.P. Culp Center on the campus of East Tennessee State University. The moderated panel will include scholars in Communication, Community Health, Nursing, and Appalachian Studies, as well as community practitioners.
Please contact LaKesha Anderson with questions.
Panelists
Katie Baker, DrPH, MPH
Assistant Professor
Department of Community and Behavioral Health
East Tennessee State University
Kelly A. Dorgan, Ph.D.
Professor and Research Coordinator
Department of Communication & Performance
East Tennessee State University
Rebecca Adkins Fletcher, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Appalachian Studies
Assistant Director, Center for Appalachian Studies and Services
East Tennessee State University
Sadie P. Hutson, Ph.D., RN
Associate Professor
Coordinator, Nursing Honors Program
College of Nursing
University of Tennessee
Amber Kinser, Ph.D.
Professor & Chair
Department of Communication & Performance
East Tennessee State University
Mr. Tony Lawson
Director
PACE Program
Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc.