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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Austin Public Health piloted “Keep Austin Cool Day” to raise awareness of heat-related health risks and connect communities with...
May 19, 2026 | Austin Public Health, TX
Experiencing high unemployment due to lack of available childcare, Grays Harbor launched a project to identify causes and provide...
Jan 15, 2026 | Michael McNickle
The Public Health Alliance of Southern California piloted its Language Justice Spectrum, a ground-breaking tool for local health...
Oct 10, 2025 | Delia Melendrez
An LHD mentor's story from the field. (Mentor: Mobile County, AL; Mentees: Henry County, IN, and Wichita Falls County, TX)
Jul 17, 2025 | Mobile County Health Department, Alabama
How an LHD took proactive steps to improve their pool inspection process by investing in updated photometric testing kits.
Jul 14, 2025 | Kansas City Health Department
Archuleta County worked to learn how to change community acceptance and readiness to work towards air quality initiatives.
Jul 31, 2024 | Ashley Wilson
San Juan Basin Public Health's conclusions demonstrate the importance of holistic climate planning.
Sep 18, 2023
Austin Public Health piloted “Keep Austin Cool Day” to raise awareness of heat-related health risks and connect communities with cooling resources.
Experiencing high unemployment due to lack of available childcare, Grays Harbor launched a project to identify causes and provide resources.
The Public Health Alliance of Southern California piloted its Language Justice Spectrum, a ground-breaking tool for local health jurisdictions.
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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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