Survive and Thrive Tools

The resources and tools listed below are recommended for the Survive and Thrive fellows and coaches. More tools are coming soon!

LOCAL HEALTH OFFICIAL ORIENTATION RESOURCES

Public Health: What It Is and How It Works, 4th edition (Turnock)

A comprehensive examination of the public health system in the U.S. More »

Leadership in Public Health (Rowitz)

The leading text on leadership in public health practice.. More »

The First 90 Days in Government (Daly and Watkins)

A concise manual that focuses on transition into a leadership position in government with examples, tools and useful exercises. More »

Operational Definition

The Operational Definition is regarded as the framework for LHD standards in the voluntary national accreditation program. Read how LHDs across the nation are using the Operational Definition in their work, and find tools and templates. More »

Tackling Health Inequities through Public Health Practice: A Handbook for Action(Hofrichter)

Practical approaches for local health departments to advance social justice and address health inequities and disparities in the community. More »

RELATED INFORMATION

Peer Assistance Network
		The Network connects LHDs and SACCHOs with colleagues for advice on integrating the Op Def into performance improvement, strategic planning and self-assessment. More »

Public Health Leadership Institutes
		A consortium of organizations dedicated to advancing the practice of public health leadership. More »

Public Health Training Centers
		Public Health Training Centers are partnerships between accredited schools of public health and related academic institutions and public health agencies and organizations. More »

Please contact Ramon Bonzon with any questions at rbonzon@naccho.org or 202-783-5550, Ext. 273.