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If you're curious about the intersection of #health and #peace and would like to better understand how the World Health Organizations Health and Peace approach to programming can attain outcomes for both; this webinar should be really interesting. And urgent. Register here https://lnkd.in/dusD7n6R.

Empowering the next generation through WHO's Youth4Health initiative, fostering youth leadership and innovation in global health to build a healthier future for all. This is the way to go. World Health Organization

As April unfolds, we embrace the profound significance of National Public Health Week—a tribute to the dedication and resilience of our public health professionals amid global challenges. Their tireless efforts safeguard public health, promote equity, and drive transformative change in healthcare delivery. This week serves as a pivotal moment to recognize the critical role of public health in fostering healthier communities, addressing disparities, and nurturing overall well-being. This year’s theme, "Protecting, Connecting, and Thriving: We are all Public Health," underscores our collective responsibility and the imperative of unity in navigating health challenges. Moreover, willingness to integrate advanced technologies like AI with clinical expertise reflects our commitment to innovative solutions that elevate health and empower communities. Let us stand in solidarity with our public health professionals, united in our pursuit of building healthier, resilient communities for a brighter future. #NationalPublicHealthWeek #PublicHealth #AIinHealthcare #Healthequity

#NPHW Day 7: Future of Public Health Public health needs to take a fresh approach — one rooted in fairness and inclusivity. Picture this: a world where equity isn't just a buzzword, but a guiding principle. Communities are at the heart of decision-making and actively shaping their health, not sidelined. Public health's future is all about teaming up — joining forces with unexpected partners from different sectors and centering community voices. This future is about tearing down barriers, not just fixing problems but preventing them altogether. It's making sure every person has access to the support and care they need for a healthier life.

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

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/8x8x50SsQcP

It's National Public Health Week! This year's theme — "Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health" — reflects that the future of #publichealth hinges on our ability to bridge systems thinking, cross-sector collaboration, and community engagement to address the challenges facing our communities. Our Resilience Catalysts (RC) in Public Health initiative is working with local health departments across the country to do just that, helping strengthen their capacity to identify and address the root causes and structural drivers of inequity, including structural racism. Download our recently published evaluation report and infographic to learn more about the RC process and lessons learned: https://lnkd.in/ehfKdJFB #NPHW

Sunday reading: I am excited to read this new project report from WHO on ‘Addressing health determinants in a digital age’ written by Robin van Kessel and others. It provides evidence of health in terms of social, policy, economic and digital determinants within the digital ecosystem. As such it informs our continous work on health literacy and human rights where the right to health is central involving partners from all the four domains mentioned in the report. #healthliteracy #digitalhealth #digitalhealthliteracy #SDoH #WHO https://lnkd.in/d4XwYnUC

Check out this great blog from my Abt Global colleagues Stephanie Frost and Elizabeth Giardino!

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