Community Health Partnerships to host virtual meeting, “Sharpening Our Skills, Expanding Our Impact,” on October 29

Registration is now open for the 2026 Community Health Partnerships Annual Meeting, “Sharpening Our Skills, Expanding Our Impact” on October 29. The virtual gathering will bring together expertise from across the state to help both community and university partners strengthen their skills and connections that support healthier communities.

Presentations include:

Ruth Lilly Medical Library – Learn about resources available through university and local libraries and the potential for new partnerships.

Purdue Extension – Strategies and resources for finding funding for community-engaged health programs and projects.

Indiana Public Health Association – Explore ways to become more involved in local and state health policy.

The day will also include a panel presentation about how to initiate, build, and maintain collaborative community-university partnerships as well as presentations from Trailblazer Award recipients. Research Jam will provide an interactive workshop designed to help you tell the story of your organization or program’s impact.

Whether you work in a university, health department, community organization, healthcare setting, or another organization working to improve health, attendees will leave with practical resources and strategies to help expand the impact of their work.