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emPOWERing Public Health: Maricopa County, Arizona

Addressing the needs of electricity-dependent community members can be challenging for any health department. The Arizona Department...

Nov 07, 2017 | Michelle Bahk

  • Utah County Health Department: Increasing Tobacco Cessation by Integrating CDC’s...

    Jul 20, 2017 | Taylarr Lopez

  • City of Sioux Falls Health Department: Increasing Tobacco Cessation by Integrating...

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC’s) Tips from Former Smokers™ Campaign encourages tobacco users to quit by...

    Jul 20, 2017 | Taylarr Lopez

  • Public Health Solutions: Increasing Tobacco Cessation by Integrating CDC’s Tips From...

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC’s) Tips from Former Smokers™ Campaign encourages tobacco users to quit by...

    Jul 20, 2017 | Taylarr Lopez

  • Building Strong and Resilient Communities through Trauma-Informed Care

    Mar 09, 2017 | Alyson Jordan

    • Health Equity & Social Justice, Social Determinants of Health

    Community Health Assessment & Tribal Health

    Navajo County is in the process of capturing an equitable assessment of our community’s health needs. To assist us in the development of a cohesive, county wide Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), we have partnered with many agencies, organizations and community members, within and outside of the health care industry. Our goal is to accurately reflect the health needs and gaps in the...

    Sep 26, 2018 | Alyson Jordan

    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

    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

    Infectious Disease, Social Determinants of Health

    Fighting STDs with Intention in St. Louis

    Nov 07, 2017 | Alyson Jordan

    emPOWERing Public Health: Maricopa County, Arizona

    Addressing the needs of electricity-dependent community members can be challenging for any health department. The Arizona Department of Health Services and Maricopa County Department of Public Health have addressed their ability to meet the needs of this population by using the tools of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) emPOWER Initiative, developed by […]

    Nov 07, 2017 | Michelle Bahk

    Utah County Health Department: Increasing Tobacco Cessation by Integrating CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers™ Campaign into an External Health Center with a Predominantly Low-Income and Spanish Speaking...

    Jul 20, 2017 | Taylarr Lopez

    City of Sioux Falls Health Department: Increasing Tobacco Cessation by Integrating CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers™ Campaign into an In-House Federally Qualified Health Center

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC’s) Tips from Former Smokers™ Campaign encourages tobacco users to quit by sharing real‐life experiences of smokers. In 2017, NACCHO partnered with the CDC to provide technical assistance to three local health departments (LHDs) and their associated healthcare providers to examine whether the placement of Tips™ materials would increase...

    Jul 20, 2017 | Taylarr Lopez

    Public Health Solutions: Increasing Tobacco Cessation by Integrating CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers™ Campaign into a Dental Clinic

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC’s) Tips from Former Smokers™ Campaign encourages tobacco users to quit by sharing real‐life experiences of smokers. In 2017, NACCHO partnered with the CDC to provide technical assistance to three local health departments (LHDs) and their associated healthcare providers to examine whether the placement of Tips™ materials would increase...

    Jul 20, 2017 | Taylarr Lopez

    Building Strong and Resilient Communities through Trauma-Informed Care

    Mar 09, 2017 | Alyson Jordan

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    The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted what we already know to be true: higher-risk populations are especially vulnerable to public health...

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    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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    Madison County Public Health Department in New York State held a health fair and concert event in an effort to vaccinate residents...

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