{"id":1177,"date":"2026-02-05T18:55:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T18:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/institute-advancement-community-health\/?p=1177"},"modified":"2026-02-05T18:55:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T18:55:32","slug":"loneliness-connection-and-community-well-being","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/institute-advancement-community-health\/2026\/02\/05\/loneliness-connection-and-community-well-being\/","title":{"rendered":"Loneliness, Connection, and Community Well-Being"},"content":{"rendered":"

Feeling connected to others isn\u2019t just uplifting \u2014 it\u2019s essential to our health. A recent NPR podcast<\/strong> on loneliness and social isolation reminds us that while technology can help bridge gaps, human connection remains a core part of well-being<\/strong>. \ud83c\udfa7 You can listen to the episode or read the transcript here: NPR | Loneliness and isolation podcast.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cIn a world where loneliness often goes unnoticed, intentional connection can be a powerful act of care for ourselves and for one another.\u201d(Inspired by themes from the NPR podcast)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

At the Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, we believe these discussions are vital. That\u2019s why we\u2019re hosting the next installment of our Community Health Conversations<\/strong> series focused on Social Connections and Community Well-Being<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Join Us on Tuesday, February 10<\/a><\/h3>\n

This in-person event will explore how social relationships impact our mental and physical health, and how communities can foster connection and belonging for all.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcc5 Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, February 10
\ud83d\udd60 Time:<\/strong> 5:30\u20136:30 p.m.
Networking reception: 5:00\u20136:00 p.m.
\ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Crescent Innovation District (25 Goldsmith St., Greenville)
\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Cost:<\/strong> Free and open to the public
Light refreshments provided<\/p>\n

Meet Our Panel<\/h3>\n

We\u2019re excited to welcome a diverse group of thinkers and practitioners:<\/p>\n