Tomorrow, March 14, is our first U.S. Social Prescribing Day. Join us!
Tomorrow, March 14, is our first U.S. Social Prescribing Day. Join us!
Help grow the movement on this historic day!
On Thursday, March 14th, organizations around the world will celebrate Social Prescribing Day. This year, for the first time, organizations around the United States will participate in the celebration of a movement that puts patients’ social needs and interests at the center of health care and uses our communities as medicine to address the loneliness epidemic as well as a range of mental and physical health issues.
No matter where you are, there are several ways to participate in the celebration, including two free webinars in the U.S. (1pm PST and 2:30pm PST, see below), and, one from the U.K.(9am EST), all featuring experts in the field.
However you choose to participate, make sure to use social media to let people know you believe in social prescribing! Use one or all of the following hashtags to show your support: #socialprescribingdayusa, #socialprescribingday, #socialprescribing
We encourage you to participate in both of these FREE U.S. virtual events on March 14th:
Social Prescribing USA Live Webinar (1pm-2pm PT) Register
KOKORO: (2:30PM - 4:00PM PST) - Virtual Event - Register
Foster Relational Health with Meaningful Connections via Deep Listening with KOKORO. This Sonic Social Prescribing Experience is more than just a virtual event; it's a welcoming community experience that embodies a commitment to professional excellence and personal growth!
Tune in, let go, and find solace in the roaming playlist, Sound to Connect To — accompanied by written word pieces by Nicola. Here's a glimpse of what will unfold during the experience: 1) Grounding Intention: Begin each session by centering yourself, setting the tone for introspection and connection. 2) Guided Self-Exploration: Engage in thoughtful pairs or trios, guided by introspective questions that encourage deeper insights. 3) Meaningful Reflection: Explore the heart of each topic through purposeful questions designed to uncover new perspectives. Learn more and register at this link
SAN FRANCISCO EVENT
For those in the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday, March 14, please join us for an in-person conversation with local and national social prescribing leaders, including
Chris Appleton Art Pharmacy and its partnership with Deborah Cullinan, Stanford University.
Dr. Elizabeth Markle Open Source Wellness
Lori Murphy U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs - Compassionate Contact Corps
More information and tickets for the event can be purchased at this link:
SOCIAL PRESCRIBING AROUND THE USA
Please use this link to access a padlet (virtual bulletin board, created by OT Ivory Rose) highlighting groundbreaking social prescribing pilot programs across the U.S. You can view video clips, explore websites, and read news articles and peer-reviewed journal articles highlighting the exciting work these programs are doing. The amount of programs speaks to the rapid expansion of social prescribing in the U.S.!
