Communications

To respond to crises, it’s critical to build risk communication strategies into public health emergency preparedness planning.

Health equity work requires cooperation from business, education, health care, faith communities, CBOs, social services, and more.

Going beyond health condition-based indicators to include data on factors that underlie inequities, like housing and education.

Timely and actionable data are central to emergency and ongoing program planning, but technology alone cannot fulfill this need.

Partnering with academic institutions, local health boards, and technical training programs can enhance the recruitment pipeline.

Meeting modern public health challenges requires skills like change management, data science, and cultural competency.

Shared decision making requires centering community expertise, making space for meaningful dialogue, and creating shared priorities.

Authentic community engagement is key to advancing health equity, and the people who engage should be compensated for their time.

By pooling resources and sharing staff, expertise, and funds, agencies can improve program efficiency and effectiveness.

Showing accountability helps public health practitioners build trust and political will to protect public health services.