scholarly journals Role of the Local Health Department in a Crisis

1982 ◽  
Vol 72 (12) ◽  
pp. 1408-1408
Author(s):  
Richard A. Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Health Department ◽  
Local Health Department ◽  
Local Health

The Smallpox Threat: The School Nurse’s Role

2003 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 260-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary E. Martin ◽  
Judy Didion
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
School Health ◽  
Health Department ◽  
School Nurse ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Local Health Department ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Traditional Role ◽  
School Health Policy

Today, with the threat of bioterrorism and war, there is a new dimension to the traditional role of the school nurse. The smallpox threat to public health will invoke the school nurse’s role as an educator, liaison, and consultant in the community. This article discusses smallpox, the vaccination process, adverse effects, and postvaccination care. In addition to the role of educator, the school nurse has the role of a liaison between the school and the local health department. The school nurse also plays a vital role in school health policy development and implementation. Being prepared and educated makes our nation less vulnerable to these threats and will assist in keeping our children and communities safe.

Health in Action: Evaluation of a Participatory Grant-Making Project in East Harlem

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 910-917
Author(s):  
Christina I. Nieves ◽  
Judy Chan ◽  
Rachel Dannefer ◽  
Cinthia De La Rosa ◽  
Carmen Diaz-Malvido ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
New York ◽  
Health Department ◽  
Local Health Department ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
East Harlem ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Decision Making Processes

Decision-making processes that include resident input have been shown to be effective in addressing community needs. However, few examples discuss the role of a local health department in leading a participatory decision-making process. In 2016, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene implemented a participatory grant-making process to allocate grant funds to community organizations in East Harlem. Findings from the evaluation suggest that a participatory grant-making process can be an effective way to include community member as decision makers. It can also build capacity among organizations and foster meaningful community engagement with a local health department.

Effect of local health department leadership on community overdose prevention coalitions

2017 ◽  
Vol 171 ◽  
pp. e5-e6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Apostolos Alexander Alexandridis ◽  
Nabarun Dasgupta ◽  
Christopher Ringwalt ◽  
Catherine Sanford ◽  
Agnieszka McCort
Keyword(s):  
Health Department ◽  
Local Health Department ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Overdose Prevention
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