The Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke will open its doors for the 福利导在线观看
Provost鈥檚 Speaker Series on Tuesday, April 22 with a special Earth Day presentation
examining how art and the science of behavioral change can shape community health
outcomes.
Sallie Beth Johnson, Ph.D., MPH, chair of 福利导在线观看's Department of Public
Health and Healthcare Leadership
Sallie Beth Johnson, Ph.D., MPH, will present 鈥淎 Picture of Health: How We Can Create
Thriving Communities Together鈥 from 7-8 p.m. The event will include Johnson鈥檚 talk
and a faculty and student photo exhibit showcasing the ways in which an individual鈥檚
surroundings promote health.
Johnson, chair of Radford鈥檚 Department of Public Health and Healthcare Leadership, will present how local environmental factors 鈥 air and food quality, gathering places
and workspaces, and interpersonal relationships 鈥 are the forces that determine whether
individuals thrive or struggle with chronic disease.
Drawing on her 25 years in community health, Johnson will share insights from her
research and real-world examples of how communities across Virginia are improving
health through programs, policy, and partnerships.
Admission to the event is free. Attendees can enter through the main museum entrance
on Salem Avenue and follow signage to the room where the talk and exhibit will be
held.
Parking recommendations can be found on the Taubman Museum .