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Six Compelling Reasons to Include People with Disabilities at the Emergency Planning...

Sep 28, 2017 | Alyson Jordan

  • Sexual Health “Up North”

    Northern (Lower Peninsula) Michigan is where people in Michigan go “Up North.” It’s where they visit to go hunting, fishing, boating,...

    Aug 14, 2017 | Alyson Jordan

  • Building Strong and Resilient Communities through Trauma-Informed Care

    Mar 09, 2017 | Alyson Jordan

    • Health in All Policies, Social Determinants of Health

    Madera County Moves Upstream for Increased Impact

    Live Well Madera County’s Community Health Improvement Plan goals will focus exclusively on upstream preventative intervention. In addition to CHIP goals to address the two strategic priorities, diabetes and obesity and child abuse and neglect, the over 25 Live Well partners agreed the CHIP will incorporate Health in All Policies approaches in their agency practices.

    Sep 26, 2018 | Alyson Jordan

    Success Story, Tobacco-Use Prevention

    Lake County General Health District: Smoke-free Housing Implementation Success Story

    Smoke-free multi-unit housing benefits residents and property owners. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires every public housing agency to implement a smoke-free policy by July 2018. Local health departments play a key role in working with public housing agencies to prepare, implement, educate, enforce, and evaluate smoke-free housing policies.

    Jul 17, 2018 | Taylarr Lopez

    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

    Success Story, Tobacco-Use Prevention

    El Paso County Public Health- Smoke-free Housing Implementation Success Story

    Residents of multi-unit housing are at a greater risk of being exposed to secondhand smoke. El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) is partnering with the Colorado Springs Housing Authority (CSHA) to implement a 100% smoke-free policy, with the objective of reducing secondhand smoke exposure and the harmful health effects of tobacco.

    Apr 18, 2018 | Guest Author

    Vector Control

    Zika Visits South Florida, A Public Health Response

    Apr 18, 2018 | Taylarr Lopez

    Breastfeeding, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health, Success Story

    Integrating breastfeeding peer support into the hospital setting for improved continuity of care

    Feb 20, 2018 | Andrea Grenadier

    Six Compelling Reasons to Include People with Disabilities at the Emergency Planning Table

    Sep 28, 2017 | Alyson Jordan

    Sexual Health “Up North”

    Northern (Lower Peninsula) Michigan is where people in Michigan go “Up North.” It’s where they visit to go hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, camping, beaching, tourist-ing, snowmobiling, and relaxing. It’s also home to around 640,000 year-round residents that are served by six local health departments which make up the Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance (NMPHA).

    Aug 14, 2017 | Alyson Jordan

    Building Strong and Resilient Communities through Trauma-Informed Care

    Mar 09, 2017 | Alyson Jordan

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    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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