The State of Social Prescribing in United States (03/19/2025)

Описание: Social Prescribing is at a pivotal moment in the United States. The movement is receiving significant nationwide attention from the media, health care professionals and wellness advocates. With an increasing number of organizations across the country starting or expanding programs that connect patients of all ages with the arts, nature, service opportunities and social connection activities, 2025 is poised to be a breakthrough year for the social prescribing movement. As the field looks ahead, what have been the movement’s biggest successes and what are the biggest challenges the movement faces as it seeks to expand social prescribing throughout the U.S.? In celebration of International Social Prescribing Day, Social Prescribing USA is pleased to feature several leaders and experts from diverse organizations that have helped drive the social prescribing movement in the U.S. They will discuss this exciting moment, the obstacles that remain, and how to keep the positive momentum going for the field.

Speakers:
Alan Siegel, MD - Executive Director and Co-Founder, Social Prescribing USA
Tracy Parris-Benjamin, LMSW, FHESA - Managing Partner, Outcomes Architect
Camila Ronderos Bernal - Executive Director, Keralty Compassionate Communities
Lennie Knowlton, CMHC, CDWF - Executive Director, Project Connection
Robert Zarr, MD, MPH - Founder and Medical Director, Park Rx America
Carla Perissinotto, MD, MHS - Professor Medicine, University of California, San Francisco

This webinar was recorded on March 19, 2025.