Jacob Santiago (he/him)

Social worker — Policy and Evaluation Specialist at @HealthPolicyOH

[Carrie Almasi @CarrieHPIO]

While Ohio ranks lower than most other states, the "glass half full" is that there are strengths we can build upon to improve. We have new employers in high-growth industries, decades of expertise in responding to the addiction crisis, and good access to health care.

[Jacob Santiago (he/him) @JSantiagoHPIO]

There’s a lot of great existing and emerging research on why the physical environment (air and water quality, healthy food and safe neighborhoods) is so vital to health and well-being, and an important, underlying part of the health value equation

[Jacob Santiago (he/him) @JSantiagoHPIO]

Shelly Douglas from Green Columbus discusses the importance of trees in improving community well-being (including impact on crime!) #HPIOforum
HPIO just released a brief on outdoor air quality, including why we need green spaces in all Ohio communities https://t.co/zSlyTBRjqq

[Jacob Santiago (he/him) @JSantiagoHPIO]

Dr. Anna Novais discussed the importance of comprehensive oral health care in Ohio #HPIOforum
HPIO worked with @OralHealthOhio to develop the 2023-2027 State Oral Health Plan which is designed to guide actions Ohio stakeholders https://t.co/mY4EndW5nR

[Jacob Santiago (he/him) @JSantiagoHPIO]

Last year, @HealthPolicyOH released a fact sheet on maternal health disparities in Ohio, including ways to close gaps & improve the health of our mothers https://t.co/Rxq4lMPWry

[Jacob Santiago (he/him) @JSantiagoHPIO]

Jazmin Long from @birthnbeautiful brought up the sobering point that maternal health has worsened over the pandemic. #HPIOforum

[Jacob Santiago (he/him) @JSantiagoHPIO]

Excited for the release of the 2023 Dashboard from @HealthPolicyOH that lays out 9 strategies to make Ohio an example of health, well-being and economic vitality. https://t.co/6FwfyKK8iD

[Jacob Santiago (he/him) @JSantiagoHPIO]

“When you choose an action, you choose the consequence of that action. When you desire that consequence, you better take the action that would create it.”
-Lois McMaster Bujold, shared by January Angeles at the #HPIOforum

[Jacob Santiago (he/him) @JSantiagoHPIO]

We are hosting a free 30-minute webinar today at 1pm to talk about the key findings from the brief! More info here: https://t.co/gDjRNXFw08

[Jacob Santiago (he/him) @JSantiagoHPIO]

Last month, @HealthPolicyOH released a brief on the affects of air pollution on health and how Ohio can reduce air pollution exposure

[Health Policy Institute of Ohio @HealthPolicyOH]

HPIO releases new brief on link between outdoor air pollution, health in Ohio via Ohio Health Policy News - Click to enlarge The Health Policy Institute of Ohio has released a new 2021 Health Value Dashboard policy brief ... https://t.co/cp8PPL81gB

[Jacob Santiago (he/him) @JSantiagoHPIO]

Your opinion informs our work! Please take @HealthPolicyOH’s brief annual survey, your feedback is important to us: https://t.co/0vcXSLCNJq

[Jacob Santiago (he/him) @JSantiagoHPIO]

So grateful to Marie Curry from @CommLegalAid for hitting the point that real people are impacted by the policy decisions we make. It’s always important to ask, “who am I impacting and how?” in these conversations #HPIOForum

[Jacob Santiago (he/him) @JSantiagoHPIO]

So excited to hear from experts across the state on the work they are doing to make Ohio a healthier place for children and families #HPIOForum

[Health Policy Institute of Ohio @HealthPolicyOH]

Our final #HPIOforum of 2022 -- Preventing #ACEs in Ohio: Ensuring a Strong Start for Children and Strengthening Economic Supports for Families -- is starting now. You can join the online event here: https://t.co/wkn77NMcbL

[Jacob Santiago (he/him) @JSantiagoHPIO]

Next week, Ohio voters will consider a constitutional amendment to change the way bail is determined in the state. Learn more about Issue 1 and the connections between criminal justice and health on @HealthPolicyOH’s resource page: https://t.co/gTQHPtofyd

[Jacob Santiago (he/him) @JSantiagoHPIO]

What a great day to have an outdoor (Canadian) Thanksgiving before the weather is colder more often! So blessed and #grateful to have colleagues like those at @HealthPolicyOH

[Jacob Santiago (he/him) @JSantiagoHPIO]

Listening to community is key to supporting Ohioans. What great energy from the panels today on the future of Ohio! #Vote4OhioKids

[Jacob Santiago (he/him) @JSantiagoHPIO]

A fantastic keynote speech about the importance of applied research, social work and the connections between poverty and mental health and well-being of children and families #Vote4OhioKids @vote4ohiokids

[Jacob Santiago (he/him) @JSantiagoHPIO]

Experiencing adversity and trauma DOES NOT have to determine future hardship or poor outcomes. We know what works to prevent ACEs and support children and families

[Jacob Santiago (he/him) @JSantiagoHPIO]

Excited to be joining partners around Ohio focusing on how we can improve the mental health and well-being of children and families across the state #Vote4OhioKids