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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See how the Thurston County Public Health and Social Services in Washington state fosters staff preparedness and wellness.
Sep 25, 2024 | Beth Hess
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
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
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
Vector Control Collaborative 2024: Hurricane Crisis Cohort Stories - Part 1
Jul 26, 2024 | Anastasia Mosquito Control District
The following project was designed to address suggestions from residents who participated in a 2021-2022 research process
Sep 18, 2023 | Jillian Wilson Martin, Town of Natick
San Juan Basin Public Health's conclusions demonstrate the importance of holistic climate planning that takes seriously the impacts...
Sep 18, 2023 | Brian Devine, San Juan Basin Public Health
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
San Juan Basin Public Health's conclusions demonstrate the importance of holistic climate planning that takes seriously the impacts of climate change to the entire public health system.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted what we already know to be true: higher-risk populations are especially vulnerable to public health threats and emergencies. The COVID-19 pandemic magnified higher-risk populations are exceptionally vulnerable to public health threats and emergencies.
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This webinar will look at the state of mental health in the Public Health Workforce today from a national perspective.
Join NACCHO and the University of Washington REACH Center for a free webinar about CHaRT, a tool to reduce health risks associated with extreme heat.
Anaheim, California | July 14-18, 2025
Learn how over 50 community partners collaborated to gather and analyze data, identifying key health priorities and successes.
The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department partnered with the district library to improve community health education.
Nov 18, 2024 | Clarissa Montes
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...
May 25, 2023 | Guest Author
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