Stories from the Field provides a means for local health departments to share their experiences and demonstrate the value of public health.
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Three stories illustrate how Health in All Policies can help address the health impacts of climate change at the local level.
Oct 21, 2024 | Daan Wind
The VCC grant helped Ottawa County transform their program into something manageable, sustainable, and community orientated.
Sep 26, 2024 | Ottawa County Department of Public Health, West Michigan
See how the Thurston County Public Health and Social Services in Washington state fosters staff preparedness and wellness.
Sep 25, 2024 | Beth Hess
Jefferson County Public Health co-created new paths to healthcare and immunization access for low-income rural families.
Sep 11, 2024 | Barbara Jones, Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Program Manager, Jefferson County Public Health, and Emily Gibson, Manager, Research, Evidence & Learning Team, VillageReach
A description of the unique climate and health work at the local level by three local health departments across the country.
Aug 21, 2024 | Angana Roy, Anu Varma
PHSKC’s CHEI followed NACCHO’s guide to design a Climate and Health Committee and Full Climate and Health Program!
Jul 31, 2024 | Bradley Kramer, Public Health – Seattle & King County
Recognizing and cultivating the climate, health, and equity intersections within NYC Health’s core and priority work.
Jul 31, 2024 | Carolyn Olson, NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
Austin Public Health is in the process of developing their Climate and Health Committee with assistance from NACCHO's guide.
Jul 31, 2024 | Ashley Hawes, MPH, Austin Public Health, TX
This project aimed to evaluate capabilities related to a rural community's response to an extreme weather-related event.
Jul 31, 2024 | Kimberly Harrell, Tennessee Public Health Association
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The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department partnered with the district library to improve community health education.
Nov 18, 2024 | Clarissa Montes
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted what we already know to be true: higher-risk populations are especially vulnerable to public health...
Aug 10, 2023 | Dominique Baradaran, MSM, Interim Chief of Community Health, Oklahoma City- County Health Department
Through the power of partnerships, the Catawba County Library System has found inspiration, resources and an enhanced role as a...
May 30, 2023 | Erica Derr, Collaborative Services Librarian, Catawba County Library System
Madison County Public Health Department in New York State held a health fair and concert event in an effort to vaccinate residents...
May 25, 2023 | Guest Author
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