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Health District
Presents Best Practices at National Conference
Press Release
08/08/006
La Marque - The Galveston County Health District’s efforts to engage the community in public health matters were highlighted at the National Association of Local Boards of Health Conference recently held in San Antonio.
Representing the District was Mary Anne Holcomb, Secretary and Treasurer of the Galveston County United Board of Health. Ms. Holcomb also serves on the Kemah city council. The District’s Public Health Planner, Brian Rutherford assisted in the presentation primarily
prepared by Dr. Mark Guidry, CEO.
The conference focused on best practices from health departments around the
United States. The presentation given by the Galveston County Health District described the
strategies district leaders have used to get input and feedback from various
stakeholders and the general public through advisory committees, public summits,
and collaborations with partners. The presenters showed how other health
departments can use this feedback to improve the effectiveness and support of
public health programs.
" I am excited as a member of the United Board of Health to share this information with other public health leaders working towards healthier communities,” says Holcomb. “Health District staffs, employees, board members and the community have assisted greatly in our
efforts to make the district responsive to community needs.”
The presentation was well received by those in attendance and many offered comments that it would be very beneficial for other health districts and departments to include in their planning processes.
Printed in the Gulf Coast News
08/08/06
For More Information
Contact:
Kurt Koopmann
Public Information Officer
Galveston County Health District
(409) 938-2211
kkoopman@gchd.org
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