Breakout Discussions
The Outdoor Industry As Catalyst for Health Care Change
After the panel, workshop attendees broke into small groups to address three different topics, each focused on an objective of the Confluence Accords’ Health and Wellness pillar:
- Addressing Social Determinants of Health through Outdoor Recreation
- Partnerships with Health and Wellness Stakeholders
- Quantifying Impacts of Outdoor Recreation on Healthcare Outcomes and Costs
Participants used the breakout sessions to develop common approaches, identify key research and shared resources, and discuss potential partnerships.
Recommendations and highlights from the breakout sections are as follows.
- 1. Addressing Social Determinants of Health through Outdoor Recreation
- 2. Partnerships with Health and Wellness Stakeholders
- 3. Quantify Impacts of Outdoor Recreation on Healthcare Outcomes and Costs