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Trust for America’s Health’s new report, Pathway to a Healthier America: A Blueprint for Strengthening Public Health for the Next Administration and Congress, is a roadmap for the Administration and Congress taking office in January to make the needed investments to strengthen public health, including modernizing the system’s infrastructure and growing its workforce. The report outlines six priority areas that, if acted upon, will better position the U.S. to manage public health risks and help address the structural drivers of health inequity and disparities that impact the health, well-being, and prosperity of the country. It also highlights public health impact stories and identifies key actions for the next Congress and Administration to strengthen individual and community health across our lifespans. We know what works. Now is the time for our leaders to invest in proven public health strategies. ➡️Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/kEhs50TI6Oi

🛠 Valuable new tool for #PublicHealth! ➡ Recommendations for Strengthening Partnerships Between Health Departments and Community-Based Organizations provides a roadmap for strengthening the relationship of governmental public health and communities to provide better health opportunities for all within the community. Developed by the CDC Foundation, in partnership with Human Impact Partners (HIP) and with support from Kaiser Permanente, the recommendations draw from insights gathered from over 140 health departments, communities and national organizations. Learn more about the recommendations in the full report: https://cdcf.link/4a9EJff

I am looking forward to seeing so many of my colleagues, partners, and friends tomorrow at the Idaho's Health Priorities Conference! "Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters." -Margaret Wheatley #Idaho #HealthPriorities #CommunityDrivenSolutions #Conference #Populationhealth #healthdata #qualitativedata #communityhealth #IHPConference

PCCI In The News: Harvard Business Review This story in Harvard Business Review summarized by the TEACHING HOSPITALS OF TEXAS, includes PCCI's contribution to Parkland Health's pediatric asthma mitigation program: "Parkland Health, the county hospital for Dallas, Texas, has been a pioneer in using predictive analysis to improve quality. For instance, its Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation developed a computer model to assess the risk of illness in children with asthma in six targeted Dallas zip codes. That model used EHR data to flag children at risk of deterioration and to prompt primary care interventions and home visits. Costly asthma-related inpatient admissions were cut by half for 93,000 children." https://lnkd.in/gTZcyJCh

This is incredibly important work. The way to improve healthcare is through real-life interventions and connections at the community level. Progress happens one relationship at a time. "The recommendations identify four public health system dimensions across which most health department and CBO partners can operationalize best practices for transforming their partnerships: organizational culture; leadership and governance; data, measurement and evaluation; and funding and investments. ...As partners tailor the recommendations to their unique and local contexts, they are encouraged to embrace discomfort and to prioritize progress over perfection, paving the way for stronger, more equitable and enduring partnerships."

🌟 Central Oregon folks - the 2024 Regional Health Assessment is here! 🌟 My mission at FlexHealth Consulting is to empower organizations that are making a difference in our community's health - and that starts with understanding where we are now. ⛑ Looking to create lasting health improvements in Central Oregon? Here's where we can make the biggest impact: - Substance use/abuse - Mental health - Nutrition and physical activity (special shoutout to physical therapists!) - Cardiovascular disease & diabetes prevention and management 🌊 And let's not forget the upstream social needs to ensure equitable health outcomes: - Creating living wage jobs: Our local businesses fuel our economy! - Improving health care access and quality, especially for our Spanish-speaking communities. - Expanding affordable housing: When even healthcare professionals can't afford housing, it's clear we need solutions for all. - Strengthening transportation systems: Isolation, especially in our rural communities, is affecting mental health and nutrition. ✅ Here’s how you can help improve health in our community: - Vote this November for candidates who prioritize a healthier Central Oregon. (Big shout-out to Phil Chang and his work on health issues in Deschutes County!) - Join a Central Oregon Health Council workgroup to shape regional health priorities and allocate grant funding. - Apply for grants from organizations like the COHC, St. Charles Foundation, or Central Oregon Independent Practice Association. - Not in Central Oregon? Discover your region’s health status and get involved! 🌟 Need support to bring your ideas to life? 🌟 If your team lacks the bandwidth to build impactful projects or write grants to tackle these health challenges, FlexHealth Consulting is here to help! DM me, and let's connect!

Today, on #WorldHealthDay, let's reflect on the importance of prioritizing both physical and mental well-being. In a world facing unprecedented challenges, health has never been more critical. Let's commit to supporting each other, fostering healthier communities, and advocating for accessible healthcare for all. For its 76th anniversary, WHO chose "My Health, My Entitlement" as the theme for World Health Day 2024, highlighting everyone's right to quality healthcare, education, and health information. #HealthForAll #Worldhealthorganisation💪🧠

In #Rwanda we understand this very clearly and we emerged into it clearly. we appreciate the role played by #CHW towards achieving #UHC. This is the critical and grassroot for #RwandaHealthSystem. World Health Organization Rwanda One Health and Innovation Club Marcel Ishimwe AMR Initiative Rwanda SDG3

I know the value of county-level health data when assessing the needs of, and designing and implementing programs for children and families. We are fortunate to have the Kansas Health Institute making this data accessible, and I look forward to digging into these tools! #data #earlychildhood

THIS closes critical gaps!