Transport & Trails for Health
The St. Mary’s County Health Department, in partnership with the environmental studies department at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, is hosting an open panel discussion on transportation, trails, and community design policy for health, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, 6 pm to 7:30 pm in the Cole Cinema, Campus Center, on the St. Mary’s College campus. Click here to register.
Discussion will focus on how trails and walkable communities can be instrumental for improving public health, how policy can impact community wellness, and local action on the built environment.
Panelists:
Please join us for an open panel discussion on how community design and policy can improve public health and wellness.
Discussion will focus on how trails and walkable communities can be instrumental for improving public health, how policy can impact community wellness, and local action on the built environment. Panelists for this event include:
- Sue Veith, Healthy Eating & Active Living Action Team Co-Chair, Urban and Environmental Planner, St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development
- Fred Shaffer, Planning Coordinator, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
- Kwasi Bosompem, Senior Planner, St. Mary’s County Department of Land Use and Growth Management
This event is open to all students, staff and faculty, public health professionals, and community members who would like to learn more on this public health issue.
This event will take place in Cole Cinema which located in in the Campus Center Building on the Campus Map. Parking Lot K is recommended for attendees.
