Roadmap to HiAP: What do you need to implement HiAP?

February 29, 2024

Public health challenges are complex and involve multiple factors rooted in social and structural determinants of health that contribute to health inequities. These complex problems cannot be solved in silos and require a cross-sector and collaborative approach, like Health in All Policies (HiAP). While HiAP is an active and growing practice in the United States, what exactly does it take to implement HiAP, and how can it be done successfully? Our speaker, Emily Suter, will discuss the importance of cross-sector collaboration, community and partner engagement, and data-driven decision-making, monitoring, and evaluation (and more!) during the implementation process, followed by a segment for discussion of opportunities and challenges participants may encounter.

Emily Suter, MPH, MSP (she/her) is a doctoral candidate at the University of Illinois at Chicago researching Health in All Policies (HiAP) implementation in local governments. Her research interests include advancing policy, environmental, and systems (PSE) change, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration and health equity. Emily is a pracademic with experience leading program, policy, and system change efforts in local and state health departments and non-profits. She has facilitated health impact assessments, community health assessments, community health improvement plans, and strategic planning processes throughout Florida. Her credentials include a Master of Public Health, a Master of Science in Planning, and an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Psychology from Florida State University.