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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

Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning, Community Health, Climate Change, Success Story

Progressing on Climate Adaptation for Archuleta and La Plata Counties, Colorado

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.

Sep 18, 2023 | Brian Devine, San Juan Basin Public Health

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Climate Change

Improving Health and Environment in Massachusetts' COVID-19 Epicenter

A story from the field on climate health and adaptation at the local level.

Aug 17, 2022 | Guest Author

Climate Change, Emergency Response

Flood Preparedness in a Rural Isolated Community

Calhoun County aimed to shed light on flooding and not only educate our residents, but show how flooding negatively impacts their area.

Aug 01, 2022 | Guest Author

Nitrate Map Tazewell County
Community Health, Water Quality

Story from the Field: Large Increase in Private Water Well Nitrate Levels

Central Region Groundwater Protection Committee provided funded the nitrate test screenings.

Oct 21, 2021 | Sarah Brubaker

Tools & Resources, Water Quality

EPA’s EnviroAtlas Helps Communities and Citizens Make the Eco-Health Connection

The environment contributes to human health and well-being through benefits including clean water, clean air, and protection from natural hazards, also known as ecosystem goods and services. This year, as we celebrate the international 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency also marks 50 years of protecting human health and the environment.

Apr 16, 2020 | Guest Author

Leadership, Performance Improvement, President's Corner

Public Health Transformational Leader Reena Chudgar Shares Advice on How to Develop and Successfully Implement Innovative Ideas

Reena Chudgar, MPH, is Director of Innovation at the Public Health National Center for Innovations (PHNCI). Reena joined PHNCI in April 2019 with more than 13 years of experience in public health. Prior to joining PHNCI, Reena served as Director for Performance Improvement at the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). During […]

Feb 19, 2020 | George Roberts

Water Quality

EPA’s Annual Water Fest Engages Community, Celebrates Groundwater Research

By Dr. Randall Ross, Director, Groundwater Technical Support Center, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  For sixteen years running, researchers at EPA’s Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Center in Ada, Oklahoma, have co-organized Water Fest, an annual community science education and outreach event for elementary-age students in Pontotoc County. The...

Jan 27, 2020 | 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

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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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