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A Quick Guide to the (New) 10 Essential Public Health Services
Nov 16, 2020 3:14:39 PM
A Quick Guide to the (New) 10 Essential Public Health Services
by the mySidewalk Team on Nov 16, 2020 3:14:39 PM
My 14-year-old daughter recently discovered an old photo album (with actual photos in it! Not digital ones!) of mine from my carefree youth. She laughed way too hard at our late 90’s, early 00’s fashion choices; there was a lot of white eyeliner and pleather happening. Caption: Some o …
Vitalyst Spark: The Health Data Challenge, Part 1
by Adam Runner on Aug 26, 2020 4:08:30 PM
Every day we come to work thinking about how data can make a better world. There are few “probletunities” as exciting and impactful as connecting health care, public health, and health outcomes through data. Listen in as Dr. Sarah Martin, VP of Health Solutions, and Stephen Hardy, CEO …
2 SDoH Reports Every Public Health Director Needs
by the mySidewalk Team on Jul 30, 2020 5:17:31 PM
During a pandemic, the needs of your community increase. As a public health leader, you need the right data so you can respond effectively. You need information that helps you provide transparency and address the factors that impact the health of your community. mySidewalk's goal is t …
Spotlight: Highlighting Root Causes of Inequity in KCMO
by the mySidewalk Team on Jul 28, 2020 2:16:57 PM
Healthy environments and systems of fair access are vital priorities for public health. Working towards these priorities isn’t always straightforward. Meaningful, lasting change is the result of communities coming together to address the core issues that affect us. Recognizing how res …
Mapping Health Equity: Start With Race
by the mySidewalk Team on Jul 16, 2020 8:11:36 PM
Race and health are tragically linked. Race is not a risk factor for disease; racism is. Racism leads to inequities in health outcomes, including low birth weight, high blood pressure, and poor self-rated health. A legacy of oppression inevitably led to the unequal impact of COVID-19 …
COVID-19 Affects People Differently Based On Where They Are
by the mySidewalk Team on Jun 24, 2020 12:49:15 PM
I’ve been interviewing folks on the mySidewalk leadership team about how they’re viewing COVID-19 through a disaster recovery lens. I learned from our CEO, Stephen Hardy, that disaster recovery 101 begins by accepting that you can’t put things back to how they were before. Your goal i …
5 Remote Work Takeaways for Local Government
by the mySidewalk Team on May 26, 2020 1:12:46 PM
"The business of government doesn't stop." The City Manager of Williamsburg, VA often shares this line with his team of dedicated public servants. It rings true for them, and during the last few months of COVID-19, it rings true for everyone.
How to Apply for Grant Funding During COVID-19
by the mySidewalk Team on Apr 24, 2020 1:27:28 PM
Your agency is likely hurting. No matter what kind of funding you have or have not received as part of the new COVID-19 stimulus and grants, it’s probably not enough. For many of you, you’re also covering extra costs tied directly to public health response efforts. So getting addition …
A Message for Those On the Front Lines: Navigating COVID-19 with Truth, Trust, and Heart
by the mySidewalk Team on Mar 16, 2020 7:56:37 PM
I have been working in Public Health, Healthcare and Policy for the last 15 years. I have seen outbreaks – and threats of outbreaks – come and go. I have seen it bring out the best and worst in people. No matter the severity, an outbreak almost always illuminates how fragile our Publi …
Can You Answer These 5 Questions About Your Community Health Data?
by the mySidewalk Team on Mar 4, 2020 8:22:10 PM
Most people don’t know this, but I was on College Jeopardy. To this day, I can’t hear the name “Gerald Ford” without remembering the moment where I picked the wrong President as the answer to final Jeopardy during the semi-finals. I was one President off, and since I bet it all, the g …
