Monthly Archives: April 2023

(April 3, 2023 9:08 AM) The American Public Health Association celebrates National Public Health Week annually in the first week of April. Public health professionals at the Jackson County Health Department and across the nation work throughout the year to create and promote a healthy community through disease prevention and control, health education, environmental protection, and emergency preparedness. During NPHW 2023, April 3-9, the Jackson County Health Department will highlight public health work done across the nation and within our own communities. Kristin Pluta, Health Officer says, “Let’s work together to make it easier for communities to access the public health resources they need to achieve the highest level of health.”  The theme of National Public Health Week 2023 is “Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health”. Daily themes will help illustrate how communities that foster connection and belonging support the future of public health. Monday:  Community  ·       People with feelings of support, connection and inclusion within their community may live longer, respond better to stress and have stronger immune systems than those who are isolated.  Become more engaged or re-engage with your community and make an impact on public health. Tuesday:  Violence Prevention ·       Violence can occur in settings that once were…