Here are some random thoughts about the Las Vegas gathering:

• An eclectic group. Attendees included representatives from local not-for-profit agencies, some of the largest employers in Las Vegas and representatives from CIGNA, one of the nation’s largest health services companies. Despite what could be considered disparate backgrounds and reasons for existing (at least in the business sense), we all came together to discuss and gain a deeper understanding of health and community.
• Enlightenment. I have heard several comments about Dr. Len Syme’s presentation discussing the more hidden influences of health and how surprised people were by the results from his studies. As we become more enlightened and see things in a different way, new solutions will present themselves that did not exist before, thereby changing the entire conversation about health and health care.
• Collaboration. It became clear from the diverse group of attendees and the content presented by Gary Earl and Len Syme (most of which, by the way, is posted under the “Explore Communities” tab), that serious collaboration will be required  for healthy, sustainable community.

These are just a few of the thoughts that quickly come to mind when I think about the Las Vegas gathering. I am sure more will surface and I am sure others will have different thoughts. I look forward to hearing and discussing them here on the blog.

Peace,
Dave