Health Impact Assessment - Thinking and Acting, Locally and Globally An Interactive Panel Discussion with 3 HIA Experts

Health Impact Assessment: when health considerations are factored into the decision making process when developing policies, programs, plans, and projects, sectors that historically have been viewed as unrelated to health (transportation, education, agriculture, housing). Using scientific data, professional expertise, and stakeholder input to identify and evaluate the public-health consequences to minimize adverse health effects and optimize beneficial ones.

Co-sponsored by the Detroit Community-Academic Urban Research Center, and the Healthy Environments Partnership.

(Registration required, details forthcoming)