Morning Keynote

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Lisa F. Waddell, MD, MPH, FACPM, will be the morning keynote speaker at the 2024 Tri-County Health Symposium. With over 30 years of experience in public health leadership, including her role as the former Chief Medical Officer for the CDC Foundation, Dr. Waddell brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our event. Her session is titled, Stronger Together: Unlocking Health Equity Through Collaborative Action.  Read Dr. Waddell's full bio here

Afternoon Keynote Panel 

Our afternoon keynote panel, Transformative Solutions for Social Determinates of Health Challenges brings together a diverse group of experts who are working on innovative solutions to the social problems which affect the health of our Tri-County. Please join us in welcoming this impactful panel of changemakers:

• Katie Bell
• Craig Logan
• Dr. James McElligott
• Mayra Lubov, MPH 

Breakout Sessions

This year's dynamic group of speakers will lead breakout sessions that align with our theme, "Together Towards Tomorrow: Paving the Way to Health Equity," focusing on critical health issues impacting Berkeley, Dorchester, and Charleston counties. Each session will feature presentations from experts who will share innovative ideas, successful strategies, and cutting-edge research. Join us to learn, collaborate, and contribute to creating a healthier tomorrow for all.

Introducing our breakout speakers

• Transforming Healthcare: The Road to Healthier Communities Through Collaborative Action
  • Casey Brunson, MPH, CHFP
• Driving Equitable Engagement in Health
  • Amanda Lawrence, MBA
• A Coroner's Perspective on Prescription Overdose Prevention
  • Allison Bilton and Joe Longo, RPH, MHA
• Implementing Nutrition and Physical Activity through a School-based Wellness Model
  • Kerrie Hollifield, MS, RDN and Kathleen Head, MD, MS, MPH
• Sexually Transmitted Disease Rates by Social Vulnerability Index in the Lowcountry 
  • Emma Frazier, PhD and Ashley Green 
• Moving from Talk to Action With Results Based Accountability 
  • Hannah Hogue, MPH
• Bridging the Divide: Building Relationships with Faith Communities to Increase Community Health
  • Sydney Conrad and Brooke Anderson and Jessica Goodwin
• Maternal Health 
  • Richie Simone Lee