2023

Population Health Innovation Summit

Highlighting innovative programs and partnerships across New York State that promote mental health and well-being.

DATE: Tuesday, June 6, 2023

LOCATION: Albany Capital Center, 2^nd floor
(with option to attend virtually)

55 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207

CHES Continuing Education credit available.

ABOUT

NYSTEC’s 2023 Population Health Innovation Summit (PHIS 2023) will showcase innovative programs, partnerships, and research across New York State that are promoting mental health and well-being. Mental health, a longstanding priority in NYS, is a complex component of overall wellness and a vital part of building resilient communities.

PHIS events highlight innovations that impact the communities we serve. Since 2017, annual summits have brought together state agencies, healthcare organizations, professional associations, nonprofits, community-based organizations, and private industry, all with a vested interest in improving the health and well-being of the population.

Presented by:

REGISTER

PROGRAM

AGENDA

8:00 am – Registration and Breakfast

Population Health Innovation Summit Master of Ceremonies

Chelsea Sherrod, Sports Reporter/Host, SportsNet New York

8:30 am – Keynote | Transforming and Strengthening New York State’s Mental Health System: Improving Access, Quality, and Opportunities for Recovery

Thomas E. Smith, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)

View the slide deck

9:00 am – Falling Between the Cracks: Discussing Peer-to-Peer Engagement Among Veterans

Gavin T. Walters Sr., MSW-USAF Veteran, Program Director, Vet2Vet of Ulster County and Coordinator, New York State Dwyer Coalition
Jillian Nadiak-Bruck, Community Engagement Facilitator and Technical Assistance Specialist, Ulster County Department of Mental Health-HEALing Communities DivisionVolunteer, Hudson Valley National Center for Veteran Reintegration (HVNCVR)
View the slide deck

View the slide deck

9:45 am – Break

10:00 am – Harlem Strong: A Multisectoral Neighborhood-based Community Coalition to increase access and quality of mental health services in Harlem

Victoria Ngo, Ph.D., Director, Center for Innovation in Mental Health and Associate Professor of Community Health and Social Sciences, CUNY School of Public Health
Malcolm A. Punter, Ed.D., MBA, President & CEO, Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc.
Walter M. Roberts, Executive Director, Hope Community, Inc.

View the slide deck

10:45 am – Minoritized Women Involved in Substance Use: A Call to Action

Crystal Lewis, Ph.D., Division Head, Social Solutions and Services Research, Nathan S. Kline Institute

View the slide deck

11:30 am – Supporting the Next Generation of Behavioral Health Solutions in Leveraging Community Partnerships

Deborah Faust, Director of Mental Health Community Partners & MHANYS CarePath, Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS)
Megan Spagnola, Mental Health Community Partners Program Specialist, MHANYS
Michelle Garcia, Assistant Director of Mental Health Community Partners, MHANYS

View the slide deck

12:15 pm – Lunch

1:30 pm – Social Media, Tech, and the Resulting Impact on Population Mental Health

Sam Warach, Founder and CEO, NextStep Health

2:15 pm – 988 in NYS: More than a Number

Denise Balzer, Director, Bureau of Crisis, Emergency, and Stabilization Initiatives, New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
Katerina Gaylord, Deputy Director, Bureau of Crisis, Emergency, and Stabilizations Initiatives, New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)

View the slide deck

3:00 pm – Prioritizing Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace: Strategies for Success

Jason Benitez, Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Capital Region Chamber
Melissa Hinds, MSN, RN, Associate Director for Health & Technology; Director of Online Assistance Unit, Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc
Stephanie Campbell, Director, NYS Behavioral Health Ombudsman Office
Susan Karavolas, Deputy Chief People Officer, NYSTEC

4:00 pm – Closing Remarks

Kevin Owens, President & CEO, NYSTEC

4:00 – 6:00 pm – Networking Reception

CONTINUING EDUCATION

An application for 6 (six) Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)® (entry level) Category I continuing education contact hours (CECH) has been made to the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC).

Individuals who participate in CHES have the opportunity to earn 6 CECH through PHIS 2023 when they attend either in person or virtually. An evaluation for each session attended can be returned to the PHIS planning committee no later than Friday, July, 22, 2023 to be eligible for credits.

Session evaluations will be available at the registration desk or can be downloaded here. For more information, contact Victoria Palasieski at vpalasieski@nystec.com.

For more information, see https://www.nchec.org/continuing-education

OUR SPEAKERS

Denise Balzer, LCSW, Director, Bureau of Crisis, Emergency, and Stabilization Initiatives, New York State Office of Mental Health

Jason Benitez, Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Capital Region Chamber

Stephanie Campbell, Director, NYS Behavioral Health Ombudsman Office

Deborah Faust, Director of Mental Health Community Partners & MHANYS CarePath, Mental Health Association in New York State

Michelle Garcia, Assistant Director of Mental Health Community Partners, Mental Health Association in New York State

Katerina Gaylord, LMSW, Deputy Director, Bureau of Crisis, Emergency, and Stabilizations Initiatives, New York State Office of Mental Health

Melissa Hinds, MSN, RN, Associate Director for Health and Technology; Director of Online Assistance Unit, Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.

Susan Karavolas, Deputy Chief People Officer, NYSTEC

Crystal Lewis, Ph.D., Department Director, Social Solutions and Services, Nathan Kline Institute

Jillian Nadiak-Bruck, Community Engagement Facilitator and Technical Assistance Specialist, Ulster County Department of Mental Health-HEALing Communities Division; Volunteer, Hudson Valley National Center for Veteran Reintegration (HVNCVR)

Victoria Ngo, Ph.D., Director, CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy Center for Innovation in Mental Health

Malcolm A. Punter, Ed.D., MBA, President & CEO, Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc.

Walter M. Roberts, Executive Director, Hope Community, Inc.

Chelsea Sherrod, PHIS 2023 Master of Ceremonies; Sports Reporter/Host, SportsNet New York

Thomas E. Smith, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, New York State Office of Mental Health

Megan Spagnola, Mental Health Community Partners Program Specialist, Mental Health Association in New York State

Gavin T. Walters Sr., Program Director, Vet2Vet of Ulster County; Coordinator, New York State Dwyer Coalition, Hudson Valley National Center for Veteran Reintegration

Sam Warach, Founder and CEO, NextStep Health

VENUE INFORMATION

Parking

The Albany Capital Center’s parking garage is located beneath the facility at 7 Wendell Street, Albany, NY 12207. For additional parking options and directions to the venue, please see: Parking & Directions – Albany Capital Center

COVID-19 Information

For PHIS 2023 NYSTEC is following federal and local directives and is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all conference attendees. NYSTEC will continually monitor Center for Disease Control (CDC) and New York State guidance to determine decisions related to COVID-19 protocols and ensure the health and safety of attendees. It is the responsibility of all attendees to stay abreast of local guidelines concerning COVID-19.

For more information:

Accessibility

We are striving to make PHIS 2023 an inclusive and accessible event for all who attend. To request an accommodation, or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact phis@nystec.com.