The Center for Community Health Conversations is dedicated to fostering dialogue and engagement around key health issues.
Through public forums, workshops and collaborative discussions, we engage students, community members, professionals and policymakers in meaningful conversations about health challenges and opportunities. Our goal is to create a space for shared learning and co-creation of solutions that are both relevant and impactful.
We’re excited to host a variety of events at Furman University and in the community throughout the year, including:
Community Health Forum
IACH hosted a special two-day professional development opportunity, “Building Brighter Tomorrows Through Community Health Innovations,” in February 2025 at Furman’s Younts Conference Center, a partnership between IACH and the Institute for Child Success (ICS). This event brought together experts, community leaders and engaged citizens to discuss innovative solutions, share knowledge and collaborate for a healthier future in upstate South Carolina. We’re already planning our program for 2026! Email [email protected] to be added to our mailing list for next year’s event.
IACH Community Health Conversations
Launched in 2024, our Community Health Conversation Series is designed to advance meaningful dialogue around the social and structural drivers of health. Each session features a moderated panel discussion that brings together voices from both the community and academia to explore timely and pressing health topics—from economic mobility and housing insecurity to social connection and public health equity. Hosted at the Crescent Innovation District, these free evening events create a space for collaborative learning, shared perspectives, and actionable insight into the complex factors that shape community health.
2025–2026 Series Theme: Building Resilient Communities
This year, our conversations are centered around the theme Building Resilient Communities. From economic opportunity to social infrastructure, we’re examining what it takes to build stronger, healthier communities that can adapt and thrive.
Featured topics include:
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Economic Mobility as a Driver of Health
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Housing is Health Care
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The Power of Social Connections
Click here for event dates, speaker announcements, and registration
To learn about future events, please email us at [email protected] to be added to our mailing list. We’re looking forward to more community health conversations with all of you!
Stay tuned for future IACH CLPs, our Community Health Showcase, our annual Women in Healthcare Panel Discussion and other events that take place throughout the academic year!
