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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

Access to Care, Immunization

Drive-Through Flu Vaccination Clinics

Michigan's Genesee County Health Department provided five drive-through flu/immunization clinics this past fall to residents in surrounding cities in the county.

Dec 10, 2020 | Guest Author

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Immunization

Innovative Ways to Maintain Immunization Coverage during a Pandemic

Jul 31, 2020 | Amy Frandsen

Immunization

Story from the Field: Utilizing the Minnesota Immunization Registry and Community Partnerships to Identify the Un/Undervaccinated

Countryside Public Health serves five rural counties in western Minnesota: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine. There are approximately 45,000 people living within the jurisdiction, including two Hutterite colonies and a Micronesian community. Countryside continuously looks at their data to identify trends and provide outreach to all un/under-vaccinated populations in...

Jun 18, 2020 | Guest Author

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HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

STD Awareness Week 2020: Rural STD Clinic Opens—Bucking the Trend—to Bring Services to Their Community

New data from FAIR Health found that diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were up 98% in rural areas compared with a 77% increase in urban areas. While these increasing numbers are alarming, local health departments (LHDs) play a critical role in providing STI treatment and prevention that can help address rising STI rates. This STD […]

Apr 15, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

Infectious Disease, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health

Taking Action to Address Critical Gaps in Teen Immunization

Immunization data have revealed significant gaps in vaccination coverage among adolescents, especially those 16-to-18 years of age. There is a significant need to ensure that these adolescents receive timely immunization to prevent the threat of significant health consequences. To support this effort, the Adolescent Immunization Initiative (AII) was formed to establish an immunization platform...

Oct 10, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

Immunization, Influenza

NACCHO’s Employee Wellness and Flu Vaccination Initiative

Annually, public health officials prepare for the upcoming influenza (flu) season and emphasize the importance of receiving the flu vaccine. To “lead by example,” NACCHO’s Employee Wellness and Flu Vaccination Initiative aims to promote a culture of total wellness among employees with a particular emphasis on preparing employees for the upcoming flu season.

Sep 26, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

Immunization, Infectious Disease

How’s My District Doing? Communicating Local Immunization Data to Colorado Legislators

Using newly-available data on nearly one million children in Colorado, the Colorado Children's Immunization Coalition (CCIC) developed custom fact sheets to help each Senate and House district understand its level of community protection and identify areas for improvement.

Jun 20, 2018 | Alyson Jordan

Immunization, Infectious Disease

NIC 2018: Uncovering Strategies to Increase Vaccination Coverage

Minnesota is home to a culturally and socioeconomically diverse population and the state’s local public health departments serve as a critical safety net in provider of vaccinations for uninsured or underinsured individuals. However, it can be difficult to connect with the community members who need our services most. By attending the 2018 National Immunization Conference, we were able to learn...

Jun 18, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

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 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

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Community Engagement, Community Resilience, Immunization, Vaccine Hesitancy

Community health workers meet people where they are to build trust, elevate voices,...

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

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Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning, Community Engagement, Healthy People 2030, Success Story

Library Serves as a Community Hub for Health Improvement Opportunities

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

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How We Got Our Shot Together

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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