Alexandria Health Department

Congratulations to AHD's team members for the publication of their report, "From Research to Roach Traps: Practical Considerations for a Home-Based Asthma Program." The report features lessons learns from the ALX Breathes pilot program, which may be transformative for future practitioners hoping to build a similar home-based program.

In April, AHD's #Epidemiology team co-hosted a training about healthcare-acquired infections and antimicrobial resistance for regional health experts and providers. On top of presentations and demos, attendees got to learn detailed recommendations in an exciting, new way: a board game. Our Epi team created a game called "Candida Land" to take attendees through a hypothetical situation and learn skills in a fun way. Has your #publichealth team used non-traditional methods to explain complicated topics? Let us know in the comments!

For #InternationalWomensDay2024, AHD staff gathered to recognize the work of women in advancing public health in Alexandria, VA. Women play every role in #publichealth - doctors, nurses, educators, caretakers, directors, advocates, researchers, organizers, and more. Each day, our city is a healthier place thanks to the women behind public health.

#PublicHealth never stops...and neither does the commitment of the Alexandria Medical Reserve Corps. Last year, they logged over 1,700 hours of service to our city's health. Their work contributed to about $57,000 in workforce savings. Check out the full 2023 MRC Program Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/e7USZJGZ

Our #publichealth staff learned so much about accessibility and disability inclusion through our VisitAble training. We are very proud to share we have completed the Advocate Certification process and strive to include all people in our vision of healthy people, healthier communities.

Exciting news! AHD is one of 17 local health departments selected from across the country to participate in NACCHO's Building Up Infection Prevention and Control in Local Departments in Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (BUILD HAIAR) project. We'll be working with health care partners in our community to: ➡ conduct infection control assessments ➡ strengthen antimicrobial stewardship efforts ➡ build strategic approaches to HAI/AR, including addressing health equity. #publichealth #epidemiology #infectioncontrol Read more:

We’re #hiring a #nutritionist for the WIC team. Know someone with creative and innovative ideas about how to support nutrition and breastfeeding education in Alexandria? Tell them to apply! Details in the 🔗 below!

📣📣📣Alexandria Health Department is #hiring a #PublicHealth Planner. Know anyone who might be interested? Click the posting to learn more! #publichealth #publichealthjobs #alexandriava