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Partnering with Latino Organizations to Create Resilient Communities

Partnering with trusted community-serving organizations to relay critical information to non-English speaking communities during...

Jan 06, 2016 | Guest Author

  • Social Determinants of Health

    Our Branding Process: Improving Public Health Communications

    Do people in your community recognize your health department, what you do, why you matter, and how you make a difference in their...

    Dec 07, 2015 | Guest Author

  • Social Determinants of Health

    McLean County Health Department Rewards Healthy Behavior at Pop-Up Events

    Jun 09, 2015 | Guest Author

  • Infectious Disease, Social Determinants of Health

    Building Trust for Public Health Surveillance

    From 2009 to 2014, seven cases of neonatal herpes emerged in Rockland County, New York. The cases occurred in the local Orthodox...

    Mar 17, 2015 | Guest Author

  • Infectious Disease, Medical Reserve Corps, Social Determinants of Health

    New York City MRC Engages in Community Outreach and Education for Ebola Response

    When the first case of Ebola emerged in New York City on October 23, the New York City Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) within the New York...

    Dec 16, 2014 | Guest Author

  • Medical Reserve Corps, Social Determinants of Health

    Brookline Medical Reserve Corps Initiates Novel Emergency Preparedness “Buddies...

    As population trends shift, the Brookline Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) within the Brookline Department of Public Health in...

    Nov 19, 2014 | Guest Author

  • Climate Change, Social Determinants of Health

    Community Climate Change Project Shines Light on Public Perceptions

    Sep 19, 2014 | Guest Author

  • Social Determinants of Health

    Local Radio Station Yields High Results

    Throughout the country, there are hundreds of small, low powered radio stations that provide information about an area's attractions,...

    Jul 03, 2014 | Guest Author

    • Infectious Disease, Social Determinants of Health

    Meeting People Where They’re At: Harm Reduction at the Red Door Clinic

    Mar 29, 2016 | Guest Author

    Social Determinants of Health

    Partnering with Latino Organizations to Create Resilient Communities

    Partnering with trusted community-serving organizations to relay critical information to non-English speaking communities during emergencies is a national promising practice. The County of San Diego is building a partner relay to share information during emergencies with vulnerable communities. This article highlights the efforts around engaging the Spanish-speaking Latino community.

    Jan 06, 2016 | Guest Author

    Social Determinants of Health

    Our Branding Process: Improving Public Health Communications

    Do people in your community recognize your health department, what you do, why you matter, and how you make a difference in their lives? If you do not intentionally form your identity and public perception, then others will do it for you. Here is how we strengthened our department’s culture and image.

    Dec 07, 2015 | Guest Author

    Social Determinants of Health

    McLean County Health Department Rewards Healthy Behavior at Pop-Up Events

    Jun 09, 2015 | Guest Author

    Infectious Disease, Social Determinants of Health

    Building Trust for Public Health Surveillance

    From 2009 to 2014, seven cases of neonatal herpes emerged in Rockland County, New York. The cases occurred in the local Orthodox community and were suspected to result from the metzitzah b’peh practice during circumcision.

    Mar 17, 2015 | Guest Author

    Infectious Disease, Medical Reserve Corps, Social Determinants of Health

    New York City MRC Engages in Community Outreach and Education for Ebola Response

    When the first case of Ebola emerged in New York City on October 23, the New York City Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) within the New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) was already prepared to respond. The New York City MRC had begun training members for Ebola in early October and quickly put them to work by engaging in community outreach and education, “Ebola 101” trainings, and...

    Dec 16, 2014 | Guest Author

    Medical Reserve Corps, Social Determinants of Health

    Brookline Medical Reserve Corps Initiates Novel Emergency Preparedness “Buddies Program”

    As population trends shift, the Brookline Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) within the Brookline Department of Public Health in Massachusetts developed the Emergency Preparedness "Buddies Program." This program aims to match trained volunteers with at-risk elders to improve preparedness and resiliency.

    Nov 19, 2014 | Guest Author

    Climate Change, Social Determinants of Health

    Community Climate Change Project Shines Light on Public Perceptions

    Sep 19, 2014 | Guest Author

    Social Determinants of Health

    Local Radio Station Yields High Results

    Throughout the country, there are hundreds of small, low powered radio stations that provide information about an area's attractions, special road conditions, fire hazards and so much more. These little gems can be of significant use during Public Health Emergencies or area disasters

    Jul 03, 2014 | Guest Author

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    Community Health, COVID-19, Immunization, Influenza

    Libraries: A Community Hub for Vaccine Education and Awareness - Van Buren/Cass...

    The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department partnered with the district library to improve community health education.

    Nov 18, 2024 | Clarissa Montes

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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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