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NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK in Lane County April 7-13,
2014
Mission is to preserve, protect and promote the health of all
people in Lane County.
What is
Ten Essential
OUR Programs
Communicable Disease Program Emergency Preparedness
Environmental Health Immunization Program Maternal and Child Health
Prevention Program Vital Records WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
OUR Programs
Protects our community from disease outbreaks. If disease
outbreaks do occur, CD responds to slow the transmission of the
disease.
Provide immunizations to children and adults Investigate
suspect and active tuberculosis cases Offer testing and treatment
for sexually transmitted diseases and Provide epidemiological
investigation of reportable disease
A public heath priority, such as being prepared for disasters.
Preparedness and response plans are developed, exercised and
revised to improve local responses to bioterrorism, infectious
disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and other health risks.
Collaborates with emergency preparedness leaders at the local,
state and federal levels. Works with healthcare organizations and
other agencies across our county to assist in preparedness
education, identify community needs, and maximize existing
preparedness resources and networks.
Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Programs function to ensure
that mothers and babies are healthy in Lane County.
Babies First! identifies children at risk for developmental
delays or other health conditions CaCoon (CAre COordinati ON) helps
families raising children with special health needs to care for
their children as independently as possible Healthy Families
Maternity Case Management Oregon Mothers Care prenatal
assistance
Allows nurses to deliver the support first-time moms need to
have a healthy pregnancy, become knowledgeable and responsible
parents, and provide their babies with the best possible start in
life. -
Creating conditions in families, schools, and communities that
promote the wellbeing of people.
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Mental Health Promotion Obesity
Problem Gambling Suicide Tobacco and Other Related Chronic Diseases
(TROCD) Supporting the Coordinated Care Organization
Register Birth and Death Records Issue Birth and Death
Certificates per Oregon Revised Statutes and specified timelines
Ensure integrity of vital records and vital reports Work closely
with hospitals/birth centers and funeral homes to ensure
accuracy
SUPPLEMENTAL FOODS: Vouchers for healthy whole foods FARM
DIRECT: Helping provide access to fresh locally grown produce and
supporting local farmers DENTAL: Prevention & Protection
Vaccinations Safer Workplaces Healthier Mothers and Babies
Control of Infectious Diseases Safer and Healthier Foods Vector
Control Motor Vehicle Safety Reduce Tobacco Use Family Planning
Fluoridation of Drinking Water Decline in Heart Disease and Stroke
Clean water Source: cdc.gov
Public Healthworks to keep our entire county healthy.
Our successes may not always be visible, because public health
programs prevent poor health. Public Health