Compassionate Cities and Communities Calls
We are very excited about our two city/communities calls happening on July 18 and July 27. Register for either or both calls by clicking on the links provided.
July 18: United Kingdom Call: http://myaccount.maestroconference.com/conference/register/496PJFUKOC7JZAJ5
The intent of the UK call is to connect with partners and city organizers throughout the United Kingdom. Frank Liddy from Belfast will be on the call to share some of the latest developments happening with his team. We are expecting to have other reports shared during the call, and to explore some possibilities for the future of a UK hub.
July 27: Compassionate Cities/Communities Call: http://myaccount.maestroconference.com/conference/register/4O2N7W07P7O990LF
Helping cities extend the benefits of technology to vulnerable citizens
Highlights of the Communities Call will include presentations by Philip Bane and Liz Enbysk of the Smart Cities Council’s Compassionate Cities Campaign. Smart Cities is one of our newest partners and we are hoping that the technology they introduce is something that many of our cities will be able to use.
Message from Philip and Liz
Homelessness continues to be a challenge around the world. Yet there are a number of smart technologies that already exist in most cities – from data analytics to social media to smartphones and Wi-Fi -- that are being used today to reduce suffering among vulnerable populations, including the homeless. This webinar will highlight some of them, with a focus on approaches that can be replicated elsewhere.
None of the technologies can "solve" homelessness, of course. But they do demonstrate how governments, nonprofits and ordinary citizens can make a positive difference in a homeless person's life when technology and compassion intersect.
Stephanie Barnett from The Compassionate Louisville Healthcare Constellation will be sharing information about a unique experience that is being planned in Louisville in the fall. Stephanie’s message below hopefully will be something you can share with your own local mailing lists.
Message from Stephanie Barnett
For the last four years, our Constellation has been working tirelessly to explore what’s possible when the value of Compassion becomes the driving force for all of our city’s healthcare experiences. We have hosted programs and community gatherings to activate the passions of more than 500 healthcare executives, health professionals, medical educators, students and other community leaders. Nearly a dozen active projects are now underway to support the expansion of our Constellation work – with particular focus on efforts designed to elevate the physical/emotional health and professional satisfaction of front-line healthcare professionals in our city. As such, we have placed a high priority in listening to the needs and aspirations of the next generation of health professionals.
Early in our evolution, our dear friend, Dr. Robin Youngson (founder of Hearts in Healthcare and a member of the Charter for Compassion’s Global Compassion Council), introduced us to the inspiring young leaders at Humans of Health. Their Healthcare Leadership Schools (HLS) serve as an international platform for developing personal leadership for students and young professionals from all disciplines within the healthcare system. To date, hundreds of young professionals have found their way to four HLS events held in the Netherlands, South Africa and Portugal. Our Compassionate City of Louisville is delighted to be hosting North America’s first HLS offering from October 9-16, 2016.
The week-long experience will be filled with interactive lectures, group collaborations, reflective exercises and physical activities that expand participants’ potential for personal growth and resilience, their awareness of holistic health and the leadership strengths and supportive connections required to emerge as effective leaders and catalysts for the change they desire for healthcare in their communities and globally. The curriculum is rich and relevant to the realities facing young professionals and the content will be delivered by peers, seasoned teachers and wisdom practitioners. For a glimpse of the impact HLS has had on past participants, see this.
HLS-2016 is limited to only 64 participants. We wanted to extend invitations to our sister Compassionate Cities and encourage you to sponsor a student or young health professional from your community. The all-inclusive tuition (room, board, meals and training materials) is $500 USD for students (any health/wellness related discipline) and $650 USD for practicing healthcare professionals. Applications are available on-line here and will be accepted through August 1st. To make arrangements to sponsor your candidate or if you have additional questions, please email me ().
We are confident that HLS 2016 will produce a new class of compassion leaders for our communities and our Compassionate Cities movement. If you yearn for a shift to more and more compassionate health, please promote this program to your most promising healthcare leaders!
Special Reports and Announcements
We will end our call with a few brief reports and take time to open the microphones for special announcements.
