The morning session is ideal for policy officials. The entire workshop is designed
for public works, transportation, land use and
public health professionals.
A Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is an evidence-based tool that helps decision-makers rapidly identify the potential positive and negative health effects of policies, programs and projects in order to maximize health benefits and mitigate health risks.
8 a.m.–8:30 a.m.:
Registration/Coffee and Pastries
8:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.:
Using HIA tools for Plans, Policies and Project Design Decisions
- Introduction to HIA tool.
- Approaches and experiences in using HIA.
- Using HIA to evaluate transportation plans and investments, including how HIA was used to inform transit plans for Wichita.
11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
Lunch for those attending afternoon program
1 p.m.–4:30 p.m.:
Technical Workshop on Conducting an HIA to inform decisions about policies, plans and projects
- Learning HIA Steps Through Case Studies — Screening, Scoping, Assessment, Recommendations, Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation.
- HIA Resources and Funding.
Aug. 30,
2016
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mid-America
Regional Council
600 Broadway, Suite 200
Kansas City, Missouri
Hosted by Mid-America Regional Council and Metropolitan Health Agencies of the Kansas City Area (MOHAKCA).
Training provided by the
Kansas Health Institute.
Cost: The morning training is provided free of charge. Lunch and the afternoon technical workshop, including a work book is $20. Space for each session is limited to 75 participants.
The Kansas Health Institute (KHI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan health policy and research organization focused on issues that impact the health of Kansans. KHI has been recognized for its expertise in health impact assessment work, through conducting assessments and by training community officials on their purpose and use.
CEU credit:
Using Health Impact Assessments in Transportation and Land Use Decisions (morning)
CM | 3.25
e#9104023
Using Health Impact Assessments in Transportation and Land Use Decisions: Technical Workshop (afternoon)
CM | 3.5
e#9104027
