National Opioid Settlement Conference
June 17, 10:00am MT, Denver, CO
Organized by The Steadman Group
The National Opioid Settlement Conference is a first-of-its-kind convening dedicated to ensuring the equitable, transparent, and effective use of opioid settlement funds. On June 17, Becky Johnson, vice president of partnerships at ChangeLab Solutions; managing director Sara Bartel; and senior planner Christine Camilleri will be supporting Big Cities Health Coalition in facilitating Settlement Fund Approaches: Insights at the Local Level. This interactive workshop is designed to bring together decision makers, governmental public health leaders, and advocates to discuss best practices for investing settlement fund dollars at the local level.
Shaping Public Health in the Courts
June 25, 10am PT / 1pm ET, Online
Hosted by ChangeLab Solutions & Northeastern University
Join ChangeLab Solutions and Northeastern University’s Center for Health Policy and Law for Shaping Public Health in the Courts: The Role of Amicus Briefs and Cross-Sector Partnerships. This one-hour webinar will highlight how litigation can be used as a tool for advancing public health and examine the impact of amicus briefs on shaping legal outcomes. It will also explore how attorneys can partner with public health experts, scientists, and community groups to strengthen litigation efforts. Finally, the webinar will highlight recent public health litigation and amicus briefs and provide insight into the challenges of doing this work.
Speakers:
- Sabrina Adler, Vice President of Law, ChangeLab Solutions (moderator)
- Gregg Gonsalves, Associate Professor, Yale School of Public Health; Coordinating Committee, Defend Public Health
- Wendy E. Parmet, Professor of Law, Northeastern University
- Susan L. Polan, Associate Executive Director, American Public Health Association
Sustaining the Work: Strategically Leveraging Opioid Settlement Funds
June 25, 11am PT / 2pm ET, Online
Hosted by National League of Cities and Big Cities Health Coalition
Sustainable change requires durable resources. This session focuses on how cities can align opioid settlement funds with their broader wellbeing and systems-change goals to maximize long-term impact. This session represents a critical turning point, where cities move from planning and analysis to making real investment decisions.
Christine Camilleri, senior planner at ChangeLab Solutions will be joining the event to explore how to assess local needs, prioritize evidence-based strategies, and make investment decisions that support long-term impact, strengthen behavioral health systems, and advance equity. The session will cover allowable uses, common pitfalls, and examples of cities investing in prevention, treatment, and systemic improvements rather than short-term fixes. Drawing on real-world examples, the speakers will highlight how cities are building local capacity and investing in durable systems change.
NACCHO 360
July 14-17, Louisville, KY
Hosted by NACCHO
We’re excited to join this year’s conference in Louisville, Kentucky and connect with colleagues from across the United States who are working to shape the future of public health practice. ChangeLab Solutions vice president of law, Sabrina Adler; senior policy analyst, Cesar De La Vega; and senior attorney, Katie Hannon Michel will be presenting at the following sessions — we hope to see you there!
Legal and Policy Considerations in Policymaking Related to Health Equity, July 14, 8:00am-10:00am ET
Work to advance health equity is more critical than ever, but local health departments face an ever-changing legal and federal policy landscape. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of laws and policies that affect health departments' ability to work on equity-promoting policies.
Local Policy Approaches for Promoting Healthy Foods and Beverages, July 16, 3:30pm-4:30pm ET
Local health departments are critical actors when it comes to ensuring access to and affordability of healthy foods and beverages. This session will provide an overview of two initiatives supporting local policymaking related to healthy foods and beverages, and will include actionable takeaways for local actors.