Doing the Work

Episode Summary

In this episode, we will discuss how we can ensure that the public health issues we discover through our assessment and improve through our policy work can be sustained. We will hear from experts about the tangible and innovative ways in which they are working to ensure that the public interest is promoted and protected.

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Interviewees

Katie Strozyk, Opioid Response Coordinator, Thurston County Public Health & Social Services

Jason Bean-Mortinson, Integrated Care Coordinator, Thurston Mason BH-ASO

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

• New PH Wins Data: De Beaumont And ASTHO Find That Public Health Workers Are Stressed, Burned Out, And Considering Leaving
• Hope and Healing Clinic

Background Reading

• 10 Essential Public Health Services
• Trauma Informed Change Management (Training)

Acknowledgements/Credits

People of Public Health is created and produced by Erica Ellis and Kevin deVoss. Our producers are Barb Rose and Nikki Dettmar. Patricia Ho makes original illustrations for our episodes.

People of Public Health is brought to you by the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice at the University of Washington. Check out our website at nwcphp.org/pophealth. We are a part of the Public Health Training Center Network – check out phtcn.org to learn more.