As former public health officials, we’ve lived through the challenges that local health departments face daily. We’ve worked late nights manually entering disease reports, juggled multiple systems during outbreak responses, and seen talented staff burn out...
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...
The Power of Sustainable Change in Public Health At Flourish & Thrive Labs, we live by a simple but powerful motto: “Be the consultants clients are glad to have had but never need again.” This isn’t just a catchphrase – it’s our...
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...