The inaugural Bloomberg American Health Summit took place on November 29–30, 2018, in Washington, D.C., bringing together innovators, policymakers, and experts to tackle the nation's most pressing public health challenges.
Hosted by the Bloomberg American Health Initiative at Johns Hopkins University, the summit focused on five critical areas: addiction and overdose, environmental challenges, obesity and the food system, adolescent health, and violence.The event featured dynamic discussions and announced a $50 million initiative to combat the opioid crisis .
