MPH NEWSLETTER VOL. 17
WE’RE HERE TO HELP WITH YOUR COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT & IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY / IMPROVEMENT PLAN!
Hi there,
Happy Summer! In this edition of the newsletter we wanted to re-affirm our commitment to learning and educating about climate change, and we are happy to share many new and important resources surrounding this topic!
As always, our focus this month is to collect and transform data into actionable and usable results. Reach out to us anytime to learn more about Community Health Needs Assessments and CHIPs/Implementation Strategies! Set up a FREE discovery call with us here.
We hope you and your loved ones are enjoying some much needed time outdoors and getting some rest and relaxation this summer.
Stay healthy,
Coming up…
We are looking forward to meeting with other public health professionals and health department leaders next week to keep up to date with our colleagues on best practices. Send us a note if you’ll be there, we’d love to connect!
Fundraising merchandise for our Jamaican project will be available
Wondering where to start with community benefit? We are proud to support the promotion of this amazing workshop by our colleagues at the Catholic Health Association of the US!
Register now for their program, Community Benefit 101: The Nuts and Bolts of Planning and Reporting Community Benefit, October 15, 16 & 17, 2024, each day 2-5pm ET.
Topics covered include the importance of the organization’s community benefit mission, public policy, what counts as community benefit, community health needs assessment and implementation strategies, program planning and evaluation, accounting principles and communicating the organization’s community benefit story.
This virtual program is taught by experienced community benefit leaders. The American Hospital Association is a sponsor of this program and AHA members are eligible for a discounted registration fee.
public health need spotlight
Having a livable, safe, and healthy climate is a public health need, and climate change increasingly challenges health in many ways. Check out this video from the APHA for a quick explanation, with examples!
“Ultimately, climate change will affect everyone’s well-being to some extent, and vulnerable groups most of all.”
did you know?
Do you know who is most vulnerable to the negative health impacts associated with climate change?
Specific equity-deserving sub-populations and their health risks are unique to each community. The US Department of Health and Human Services is committed to taking action to protect the health and well-being of people in an equitable manner. Learn more and access relevant resources on their website.
tips & tricks of the month
Wondering where to start with assessing the impact of climate change on health in your community? Check out this infographic from the Climate and Health Assessment from the US Global Change Research Program.
It is important to explore data related to all aspects in this model to fully understand your community’s unique needs in response to climate change. Detailed examples are provided in the full assessment.
public health organization spotlight
The American Public Health Association (APHA) is a leading organization in efforts to inspire action on climate and health, and applies a health equity lens to help shape climate policy, engagement, and action to justly address the needs of all communities, with their dedicated Center for Climate, Health, and Equity.
This infographic clearly spells out concrete impacts of climate change on community health, and is a great shareable for your colleagues! Check out their website for many other amazing resources on educating about climate change and health.
mph favorites to share with you…
On Steph’s reading recommendation list is always “What the Eyes Don’t See” by Mona Hanna-Attisha. This firsthand account of the environmental exposure of a community to lead in their tap water is a gripping case study on this month’s newsletter topic.
Looking for engaging resources for kids? Allie recommends this great webpage from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, which contains loads of information and activities to help kids learn about the connection between the environment and their health.
Elissa loves TED talks! This TED talk with Hanna Linstadt, an emergency room physician, provides clear evidence pointing to climate change as a health emergency. It really breaks down and provides concrete examples of the connection between climate change and population health outcomes.
