Drawing on examples of successful cross-sector collaborations, strategic communicators in public health can convincingly answer the “but how?” question that lingers in prospective partners’ minds. Use these stories (or your own) to help explain that collaboration with public health is not only practical and possible, but it works!
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), in partnership with the Mayor’s Office, launched Healthy Chicago 2.0, a collaborative action plan that built on input from hundreds of stakeholders, to improve the health of all city residents
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The Alameda County Public Health Department in California recognizes the links between health and safe and affordable housing, and offers data and policy expertise to inform community advocates and public officials.
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The Main Street Initiative in North Dakota brings together state and local representatives across sectors, including health departments, to grow communities primed for economic growth.
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Mississippi Roadmap to Health Equity relies on local residents to identify community health priorities and forges partnerships with the health department, educators, and other sectors to reduce health disparities in the state.
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The Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, partnering with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, helped pave the way for new laws across the region restricting tobacco sales to youth under 21.The county health department supported the business case for the initiative with data analytics and connections to stakeholders.
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The Clark County Public Health Department serves as a convener, an advocate and a data expert to strengthen partnerships in Vancouver, Wash., including with the Vancouver Public School District.
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The Boston Public Health Commission, the Boston Housing Authority, and Boston Medical Center are working together to identify and address some of the health challenges faced by residents of Boston’s public housing.
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When you help people understand what you do, you’ll be more successful in attracting support for your work, forming partnerships and building credibility in your community. That’s where stories come in, whether you’re talking to community leaders, business executives, elected officials, or the media.— Soledad O’Brien
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