Stories from the Field provides a means for local health departments to share their experiences and demonstrate the value of public health.
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The VCC grant helped Ottawa County transform their program into something manageable, sustainable, and community orientated.
Sep 26, 2024 | Ottawa County Department of Public Health, West Michigan
Jefferson County Public Health co-created new paths to healthcare and immunization access for low-income rural families.
Sep 11, 2024 | Barbara Jones, Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Program Manager, Jefferson County Public Health, and Emily Gibson, Manager, Research, Evidence & Learning Team, VillageReach
PHSKC’s CHEI followed NACCHO’s guide to design a Climate and Health Committee and Full Climate and Health Program!
Jul 31, 2024 | Bradley Kramer, Public Health – Seattle & King County
Recognizing and cultivating the climate, health, and equity intersections within NYC Health’s core and priority work.
Jul 31, 2024 | Carolyn Olson, NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
Austin Public Health is in the process of developing their Climate and Health Committee with assistance from NACCHO's guide.
Jul 31, 2024 | Ashley Hawes, MPH, Austin Public Health, TX
This project aimed to evaluate capabilities related to a rural community's response to an extreme weather-related event.
Jul 31, 2024 | Kimberly Harrell, Tennessee Public Health Association
How Franklin County Public Health developed a set of local indicators for climate and health surveillance.
Jul 31, 2024 | Alexander Evans, Franklin County Public Health
Archuleta County worked to learn how to change community acceptance and readiness to work towards air quality initiatives.
Jul 31, 2024 | Ashley Wilson, Archuleta County Public Health Department
Stories from the field highlight how LHDs worked to improve how they prepare for and respond to WASH-related emergencies.
Jul 31, 2024 | Rebecca Rainey
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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...
Aug 10, 2023 | Dominique Baradaran, MSM, Interim Chief of Community Health, Oklahoma City- County Health Department
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
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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