Food As Medicine Mini Conference at Hofstra University.

Schedule

Thu Apr 09 2026 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center | Hempstead, NY

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Co-sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County.
About this Event

Co-sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County. Half-day mini-confernce that brings together health, nutrition, and community leaders from across Long Island to explore how Food as Medicine can reduce health disparities and improve wellbeing. Will feature a keynote address, panel discussions on local initiatives and cross-sector partnerships. Attendees will gain insights into evidence-based strategies and opportunities to collaborate in advancing food equity and nutrition security in the region.
Agenda

πŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration & Networking with Coffee
πŸ•‘: 09:40 AM - 09:50 AM
Welcome & Introduction
Host: Dr. Martine Hackett
πŸ•‘: 09:50 AM - 11:00 AM
Session I
Host: Keynote Address by Dorella Walters
πŸ•‘: 11:20 AM - 01:00 PM
Session II
Host: Interactive Roundtable Discussions
πŸ•‘: 01:00 PM
End of conference with Lunch
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Where is it happening?

Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, Multipurpose Room, Hempstead, United States

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