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Happy National Public Health Week! One group in public health that supports civic engagement is Community Health Workers (CHWs). And an issue impacting CHWs that could be changed by civic engagement is CHW certification. You may have noticed that I took CHW off my profile. That’s because I was certified in a state with a state-operated program and then moved to a state without a program, meaning I could not transfer my certification, even though I continue to work on a significant public health issue: domestic abuse. And it turns out there is not yet a national certification program for CHWs, plus about half of all U.S. states don’t have a certification program. Should CHWs even have to be certified? Interested to hear your thoughts. #NPHW #NPHWChat #CHW #CommunityHealthWorker #PublicHealth #PublicHealthSocialWork #SocialWork #MacroSocialWork #MacroSW

Voting and civic engagement is vital for public health. It has been found that communities that have more civic engagement have better health outcomes. Learn more about the impacts of civic engagement on public health: https://lnkd.in/gZPk5qyD #HealhtierNJ #PublicHealthWeek #CivicEngagement

Happy Public Health Week, Oklahoma! Today marks the beginning of a week dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of public health. Today we shine a spotlight on Civic Engagement and its crucial role in shaping our state's health outcomes. A recent analysis revealed a strong link between civic engagement and state health outcomes. States with higher levels of civic engagement and voter participation tend to have better public health outcomes. Let's harness the power of civic engagement here in Oklahoma to create positive change and improve the health and well-being of our communities!  #PublicHealthWeek #CivicEngagement #OklahomaHealth 

Effective program implementation starts with understanding and aligning with the community's unique needs. By tailoring initiatives to address specific challenges, we create impactful and sustainable public health solutions. Let's make a difference where it matters most! 🌍 #PublicHealth #CommunityHealth #ProgramImplementation #ImpactfulChange

What Is a Service Planning Area? A Service Planning Area, or SPA, is simply a specific geographic region within Los Angeles County. Due to the large size of LA County (4,300 square miles), it has been divided into 8 geographic areas. These distinct regions allow the Department of Public Health to develop and provide more relevant public health and clinical services targeted to the specific health needs of the residents in these different areas.

Today’s #NPHW theme is Healthy Neighborhoods. Small changes make a big impact: cultivate healthier neighborhoods one action at a time! Let’s create spaces where everyone thrives. Support your local community health agencies and learn more about American Public Health Association (APHA) priorities and policies. Together we thrive. Invest in Public Health. https://shorturl.at/lowJ6

Matters are reaching a point of no return within social care, and this open letter to Helen Whateley MP, Minister for Health and Social Care, highlights the critical issues facing the social care sector. I personally (as will others within the industry) look forward to her response, and am hopeful for steps to be taken to improve these issues. #CareIndustry #OpenLetter #SocialCare

PBS on public health begins tonight, The Invisible Shield. Given how much work so many of our public libraries are doing to foster healthy communities through education, activities, programs, services, and partnerships - and given how even the US Surgeon General is naming libraries as a pillar in public health, it's worth taking a second to view. https://lnkd.in/gskU-V77

The foundation of successful public health programs is a thorough needs assessment. Understanding the community's challenges and priorities allows us to design programs that truly make a difference. Data-driven insights lead to impactful interventions! 📝 #PublicHealth #NeedsAssessment #DataDriven #CommunityFocus

The Day 1 Public Health Topic for National Public Health Week focuses on Civic Engagement. Voting and other forms of civic engagement shape our community and how it allocates resources to support opportunities for healthy lives. Studies show better public health outcomes in states where more people vote. Visit www.NPHW.org to learn more about how you can enhance civic engagement within your community. #APHA #NPHW #CHCs #HCNs #FQHCs #CHCs #ValueCHCs #publichealthweek