California/Hawaii Public Health Leadership Institute

WEBINARS

Highlights from the Institute
Year 2 (2009-2010) Case Studies

A project of the Center for Health Leadership & Practice

Fresno County

Change Project Title: “An Introduction to Health Equity: Developing a Multidisciplinary Training Series for a Public Health Department”
Team/Presenters: Erica Alexander, Public Health Nurse/Black Infant Health Coordinator and
Cathy Drusen, Public Health Nursing Director

Abstract: Public health experts recognize the association between health and wealth, and the link between chronic disease and populations with inadequate access to community resources, education and employment opportunities. We bring supervisory and senior management health department staff together to introduce the research, concepts, and the social determinants of health. We demonstrate their relevance through local residential, educational, and health outcome data, and invite staff to participate in health equity discussions. As our sessions continue we move staff from personal to professional reference by exploring which determinants align to current public health practice, exploring our roles and potential opportunities to address health inequities. Our sessions culminate in a final open discussion to assist executive management in defining next steps to promote health equity by addressing current department capacity and opportunities for change. The discussion ends with recommendations from senior management and supervisors, to the Director of Health. Recommendations will contain components of a viable plan for change the Director can utilize to weave health equity into multiple areas of health department programs and services here in Fresno County. Read the full case study here

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Alexander and Drusen/Fresno County Department of Public Health

 

Riverside County

Change Project Title: “Healthy Riverside County”
Team/Presenters: Sarah Mack, Deputy Director, Public Health and Michael Osur, Deputy Director, Public Health

Abstract: The Riverside County Department of Public Health/Community Health Agency (CHA) actively works to improve the health and wellness of all Riverside County residents and visitors. Riverside County is ranked 35 out of 58 California counties in its rate of adult obesity, and ranks 52nd for its physical environment conducive to health. Our health is affected by where we live, work and play. To this end, the CHA is working closely with Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA)/Planning Department to develop a Community Health Element for the next General Plan update which will help ensure that future development provides for healthy eating and active living. The CHA-sponsored Riverside County Joint Health Coalition includes community partners, county departments and schools working together to find ways to reduce the rates of obesity and chronic disease in our county.
This Resolution will support these efforts by encouraging County departments to work together to support active transportation, physical activity and help to provide access to healthy and affordable foods. Read the full case study here

PRESENTATIONS

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Mack and Osur/Riverside County Department of Public Health

 

Madera County

Change Project Title: “Madera County-On the Pulse of Change”
Team/Presenters: Melody Kellar, Senior Public Health Nurse, and Myriam Alvarez, Health Education Coordinator

Abstract: Social justice has always been a core value driving public health. Madera County Public Health Department (MCPHD) is at a critical starting point and on the pulse of change towards reorienting public health practice in its workplace by addressing the fundamental causes of health inequities. This webinar is meant to inform viewers on the process and methods used by MCPHD to initiate the restructuring of the organization, culture and daily work of public health as it relates to health inequities. Read the full case study here

PRESENTATIONS

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Kellar and Alvarez/Madera Department of Public Health

 

Orange County

Change Project Title: “Using Social Determinants Data to Highlight Place-based Opportunities to Address Health Inequities in Orange County Communities”
Team/Presenters: Amy Buch, Division Manager and Donna Fleming, Chief of Public Health Operations

Abstract: Team Orange County worked with community and internal stakeholders to develop informational data reports and engagement strategies to assist community decision makers understand the interrelationship between health outcomes and social determinants and begin to identify opportunities for improvements. Tools created include a 40-indicator county wide report that provided city, zip code and or census track data such as graduation rates, employment rates, obesity, housing density, etc.; a template for future city-specific reports designed to encourage local conversation on city and neighborhood conditions and needs; and a collateral PowerPoint presentation that can be presented to elected officials; city commissions such as planning and parks and recreation; and community groups. Key aspects of this project included establishment of an advisory group composed of city and County officials and appointed commissioners and the development of a data analysts group from different sectors (i.e. education, social services, public safety) that selected indicators for inclusion and committed to an ongoing sustained effort to share and publish data. Read the full case study here

PRESENTATIONS

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Buch and Fleming/Orange County Department of Public Health