Public Health 3.0

Public Health 3.0 emphasizes collaborative engagement and actions that directly affect the social determinants of health inequity. NACCHO is working with its local health departments to define what Public Health 3.0 means in practical, viable terms, and how to refine the LHD’s role in leading these efforts in the communities they serve. The good news is that many communities across the nation are already doing the hard work to change their local health system to foster improvements in their community's health.

Below you will find information about the five Public Health 3.0 recommendations, with an emphasis on the role of the Community Health Strategist in addressing population health, as well as resources for each recommendation and stories from the field that describe how creative, dynamic collaborations are advancing community health.

Embrace the Role of the Community Health Strategist

The Community Health Strategist is integral to coalition-led efforts that transform public health.

Cultivate Cross-Sector Partnerships

Engage with public and private community partners to diversify resources and foster collective action.

Consider Accreditation

Pursuing accreditation could help local health departments implement Public Health 3.0.

Document Success with Data and Metrics

Timely and relatable data should be made accessible to communities throughout the country, and clear metrics to document success in public health practice should be developed to guide, focus, and assess the impact of initiatives, including those targeting the social determinants of health.

Enhance Public Health Funding

Funding for public health should be enhanced and innovative funding models should be explored to expand financial support for Public Health 3.0-style leadership and prevention initiatives.