Social Prescribing for Health

Learn more about the role socialization can play in health, wellness promotion, and care.

Event Information

  • 6:30 – 7:30pm MST
  • Glendale-Foothills Branch Library, 19055 North 57th Avenue
Tiffany Hughes, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ faculty member for the Master of Public Health program.

An important part of being a healthcare provider is being able to determine the healthiest treatment plan for the patient’s needs. But what happens when the best treatment doesn’t require a trip to the pharmacy? In this presentation, Dr. Hughes will explain the role socialization can play in health, wellness promotion, and care. By focusing on key elements of the social prescribing model such as movement, social connection, arts, and services, Dr. Hughes will discuss how patients and the healthcare system can benefit from this evidence-based treatment.


Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Location:
Presenter: , Ph.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., FGSA, Assistant Professor, Master of Public Health Program, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ College of Graduate Studies

For more information, please contact Lauren K. at 623-930-3842 or lkalt@glendaleaz.com. Reservations are not necessary. 

The information presented in these lectures is provided for informational purposes only and is not for use in diagnosing any condition. The information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, care, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding any possible medical condition.

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