Breaking the “Boring Planning Session” Stereotype When the Illinois Community Health Workers Association (ILCHWA) needed to develop their strategic plan, they faced a common challenge: engaging over 80 stakeholders spread across the state, speaking...
Connecting with your constituents is the lifeblood of effective public service. Yet fostering true civic engagement often proves elusive despite the best intentions. Meeting announcements go unnoticed, ambitious initiatives flounder, and apathy lingers. If this sounds...
Meeting Public Health Where It Is When a Washington State health department found itself navigating significant organizational transitions, they turned to Flourish & Thrive Labs for our unique combination of comprehensive coaching and specialized training...
Background on Sauk County Health Department The Sauk County Health Department serves a diverse community of around 65,000 residents. This community is home to the City of Baraboo and the popular tourist destination of the Wisconsin Dells. The Sauk County Health...
A lively city in Northern Illinois, home to approximately 100,000 residents, is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere characterized by street fairs, carnivals, rallies, and more. However, the special event permitting process required a facelift to ensure the safety and...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors, and public health is no exception – your staff and your community are likely already using AI tools like ChatGPT. Local health departments (LHDs) are increasingly reckoning with the potential of AI...
