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Healthcare is a universal right, but access isn’t universal. Latino leadership in public health breaks barriers, ensuring every voice is heard and every need is met. In the tapestry of public health, Latino voices are essential threads. Let’s weave a future where representation fosters understanding and equity for all.

How do you get started when building an online community? Check out these insights from Joel Patrick who built one of the biggest online health communities and is now guiding our work at Apolitical around building global communities of practice for public servants. https://lnkd.in/erT2UVY5

Day 1 of National Public Health Week: April 1st, 2024 Theme: Civic Engagement Pima County Health Department started off the week strong by watching the kickoff forum from the American Public Health Association (APHA). The forum focused on protecting, connecting, and thriving within public health, and the keynote speaker, Pattie Gonia, discussed the intersections that public health owns. My takeaway from the forum was when Pattie Gonia spoke on creating an environment that is like a meadow, not a machine. Rather than speaking about your team/organization like it’s a “well-oiled machine”, we should think of our team/organization as functioning like a well-nurtured meadow. This can be difficult in areas where the system does not prioritize healthy living, but civic engagement can be a way for us to use our voice with our vote. #nphw2024 #nationalpublichealthweekday1 #civicengagement

Today kicks off National Public Health Week (#NPHW), the American Public Health Association's annual campaign to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving the nation’s health. Today’s theme is Civic Engagement, or the actions that we and our communities take to identify and address problems. When we talk about civic engagement, we must acknowledging the role that power plays in creating the change that communities seek. Power determines access to resources, who makes decisions, who thrives, and who is left behind. In our blog post Building Power to Achieve Healthier and More Just Communities, we delve into a discussion on power and how it can be shared and built upon to transform inequitable systems. Read more at https://lnkd.in/e4HVSgE5 #communityengagement #civicengagement #publichealth

Understanding Our Environment: The Key to Healthier Communities As we continue to explore the profound impact our environment has on public health, it’s essential to recognize the connections between environmental health and the well-being of our communities. Every aspect of our surroundings—from the air we breathe to the water we drink—plays a crucial role in shaping our health outcomes. Join us for an enlightening conversation where we’ll delve into how environmental factors influence civic health and what we can do to foster a healthier, more sustainable future for all. This discussion is not just about observing; it’s about taking action. 🔗 you will find the Registration information below 👇🏼 Let’s come together to connect the dots between our environment and our health. Your insights and engagement are crucial as we tackle these challenges head-on to ensure a thriving future for our communities. #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #CommunityHealth #Sustainability #CivicEngagement

Are you heading to the Tribal Public Health Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma kicking off tomorrow? Stop by our booth to learn how we have been assisting Tribal Nations such as The Chickasaw Nation. #TPHC #ComplianceProSolutions #TribalPublicHealthConference #PrivacyAutomation #ComplianceProSolutions

By strengthening collaborations between health care organizations and public health systems, we can better prepare for future emergencies. Read more about this groundbreaking initiative and its collective commitments.

Public health has made so much of our modern life possible and, when it is working well, public health stays in the background, content to do its work without drama or fanfare. This new documentary shows just how much public health protects us in our daily lives, and why ongoing and sustained investment in public health is so important. #publichealthmatters The series begins tomorrow, March 26th. Watch the trailer:

In this new blog post, leaders with the Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin and Medical College of Wisconsin dive deeper into how they are elevating voices of people with lived experiences to identify gaps in #oralhealth care in communities. https://ow.ly/NjKL50SqTPG

Catholic Health MyChart helps put you at the center of your health care team. Learn more about the newest features from Allyson Collins, Vice President of Digital Strategy at Catholic Health.