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Merging Data Sets to Support Public Health Strategies
Every time a family walks through the doors for Women's Infants, and Children's (WIC) appointments the window of opportunity is...
Mar 27, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
Pursuing Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) While Facing Many Local Diversities
Mar 27, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
Naloxone Saves Lives in Cuyahoga County
The death toll from accidental drug overdose may have been much higher this year if not for a life-saving drug called naloxone....
Feb 24, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
Hepatitis-A Case Strengthens Partnerships and Exercises Epidemic Response
Feb 06, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
Santa Rosa County McKinney-Vento Program First of Its Kind in Country
In 2013, the school district and the health department in Santa Rosa County collaborated to secure a grant under the McKinney-Vento...
Feb 06, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
Restoring the Village
Youth and gang violence is a significant issue that impacts many communities across the United States, including Ft. Pierce’s Lincoln...
Jan 12, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
DC Department of Health and Volunteers Collaborate for a Successful “Concert for...
On November 11, 2014, HBO, Starbucks, and Chase Bank hosted the “Concert for Valor” on the National Mall in Washington, DC. In honor...
Jan 05, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
“Back2School” Immunization Clinic runs smoothly using Incident Command System
Working with state and local partners, Dakota County Public Health Department vaccinated 120 students entering 7th through 12th grade...
Dec 19, 2014 | Alyson Jordan
Merging Data Sets to Support Public Health StrategiesEvery time a family walks through the doors for Women's Infants, and Children's (WIC) appointments the window of opportunity is available to impact families. Countryside Public Health’s Med-technician uses a data report extracted from WIC, Immunization Registry, and Child and Teen Checkup data. This report helps families to receive services in cost efficient manner. Mar 27, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
Pursuing Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) While Facing Many Local DiversitiesMar 27, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
Naloxone Saves Lives in Cuyahoga CountyThe death toll from accidental drug overdose may have been much higher this year if not for a life-saving drug called naloxone. According to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office, drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in Cuyahoga County. Since 2007, the County has seen a dramatic rise in opioid mortality. In 2013 alone, Cuyahoga County lost 340 residents to opioids. Feb 24, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
Hepatitis-A Case Strengthens Partnerships and Exercises Epidemic ResponseFeb 06, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
Santa Rosa County McKinney-Vento Program First of Its Kind in CountryIn 2013, the school district and the health department in Santa Rosa County collaborated to secure a grant under the McKinney-Vento (MCV) Act that would fund case management efforts for the district's homeless and disadvantaged youth and their families. It was the first program of its kind in the country. Feb 06, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
Restoring the VillageYouth and gang violence is a significant issue that impacts many communities across the United States, including Ft. Pierce’s Lincoln Park Neighborhood. Many different groups have come together such as law enforcement, public health, faith leaders, residents and other stakeholders to address the issue. They have agreed to use a public health approach of focusing on the root causes of gang life... Jan 12, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
DC Department of Health and Volunteers Collaborate for a Successful “Concert for Valor”On November 11, 2014, HBO, Starbucks, and Chase Bank hosted the “Concert for Valor” on the National Mall in Washington, DC. In honor of Veteran’s Day, the concert drew an estimated 800,000 attendees, with the crowd size larger than many Fourth of July celebrations and presidential inaugurations. Jan 05, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
“Back2School” Immunization Clinic runs smoothly using Incident Command SystemWorking with state and local partners, Dakota County Public Health Department vaccinated 120 students entering 7th through 12th grade to comply with updated Minnesota School Immunization Laws. The clinic was organized utilizing the Incident Command System and demonstrated emergency preparedness capabilities. Dec 19, 2014 | Alyson Jordan |
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