This Reimagine Cambria & Blair Counties Visioning Sustainable Communities session will focus on brain and neurocognitive system health.  “While it might sound strange at first, a child's developing brain has certain expectations from its environment. Consistent and responsive care are important for a healthy child and later a healthy adult. Through responsive, consistent care, older humans become powerful protective factors to buffer the stresses of daily life for our younger citizens. The fields of neuroscience, epigenetics, adversity, and resilience teach us that "stress-dose" during early development can have tremendous impact on brain development, behavior and even life-long health. Delve into how brain development is bedrock to healthy communities. What can we all do differently to improve our overall health and the health of our communities and protect our most vulnerable?”

One of our three featured speakers is Professor Dr. Nancy Michael of the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Michael is the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Neuroscience and Behavior. Altoona neurosurgeon Dr. Carroll Osgood MD and Professor Dr. Lauren Jacobson of Penn State Altoona will provide perspective from their respective backgrounds and research.

Q&A will follow the presentations. The audience will then go into breakout rooms for discussion. Please register here to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This free program is open to the public, and sponsored by the League of Women Voters of PA Citizen Education Fund. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Harr or Etta Albright.