July 2022
Public Health and Water Utility Matchmaking Survey
The National Center for Healthy Housing and the Environmental Defense Fund are working to partner water utilities and public health agencies on efforts to prevent lead exposure in drinking water, such as through service line replacement.
Complete the survey.
May 2022
Tampa General Hospital Launches Community Wellness Initiative: Preventative Health Efforts
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has partnered with the City of Tampa to launch a multi-year effort to bring preventative health and wellness efforts to the region. The initiative known as, TampaWell, centers on three initiatives for 2022: prescribing exercise and healthy food as medicine, enhancing fitness trails and parks, and developing a community garden and food pantry. The goal of the partnership between the City and TGH is to transform the way people view their health.
Read more here.
May 2022
Florida Health Calendar
Find out what educational health events are happening near you! Florida Today, has published a full calendar of events to help you connect with your community and stay in the know. Events include free health screenings, support groups, and exercise and dance classes.
Learn more here.
May 2022
Marion County Health Survey Underway
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County and partners have developed the Marion County Health Survey to gauge community member’s needs when it comes to healthcare. DOH-Marion and partners encourage community members to engage and fill out the 10 minute anonymous survey in order to develop a plan to better serve the community. The survey results are expected to be released in a report this fall.
Learn more and take the survey here.
April 2022
National Public Health Week April 4-10
The American Public Health Association has several events planned out for National Public Health Week. Be sure to check out our events page to stay up to date!
See events here.
April 2022
What is public health?
The American Journal of Public Health has aired a podcast featuring an interview with former governor of Ohio, John Kasich. Listen in to learn Kasich’s meaning of public health and how it can be improved.
Listen here.
April 2022
Burning trash ‘poisoning communities’ in Florida, complaint says
The Tampa Bay Times reports Florida is home to 10 waste-to-energy plants, four of which are located in the Tampa Bay region. The article goes on to reveal Census data illustrates the plants are located in “predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods across the state.”
Read more here.
July 2022
APA Public Health + Planning Survey
Interested in public health and planning? The APA Planning Division’s Council of Public Health and Planning Committee is conducting a short seven question survey to learn more about professional planners and public health advocates alike, in order to better promote collaboration between the two fields.
Complete the survey.
May 2022
City of Sarasota Reveals Complete Street Designs
The City of Sarasota will reveal draft concepts of a complete street design project taking place on 10th Street and Boulevard of the Arts. The project will result in enhanced streetscapes, safe design for all modes of transportation, and will better connect the community to essential services, public amenities, and recreational trails.
Learn more here.
May 2022
Florida SNAPshot: Overview of Florida’s Food Assistance Program
The Florida Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a safety net that protects individuals from food insecurity. The program is regulated by Food and Nutrition Services of the United States Department of Agriculture at the federal level and the Florida Department of Children and Families at the state level. Each month a Florida SNAPshot is provided to give a quicklook at who participates, program benefits, and how it affects the state economy. Check back each month to see how SNAP is helping Floridians.
Check out the data here.
May 2022
Planning for Healthier Communities: Consider a Nurse Webinar
Learn about the important contributions that nurses can provide in making our communities healthy as people age and learn how you can engage a nurse to improve the livability of your community. The Nurses On Board (NOB) represents national and state efforts by nurses and others working to build healthier communities in America. Their mission is to improve the health of communities and the nation through the service of nurses on boards and other bodies. Learn how AARP is partnering with NOB through AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, which encourages states, cities, towns and rural areas to prepare for the rapid aging of the U.S. population by paying increased attention to the environmental, economic and social factors that influence the health and well-being of older adults.
Register here.
April 2022
Walmart Health Expands to Florida with Five New Health Centers
Marking the big opening in Jacksonville, Walmart Health has officially expanded their health centers to Florida. Walmart intends to open four more locations across the sunshine state, with health centers located in Middleburg, Poinciana/Kissimmee, Sanford, and Wesley Chapel. The company states the health centers are vital to Florida healthcare, “With only one primary care doctor per 1,380 Florida residents, these Walmart Health centers will help address the demand for care in three major cities…”
Read more here.
COVID-19
Follow APHA’s Updates on COVID-19
The American Public Health Association is keeping a webpage of updates everything related to the novel coronavirus. Stay up to date and informed on the ongoing public health crisis by clicking the link below.
RESOURCES
FOR PLANNERS
What role do planners play in the health of their communities? Find the information you need to design healthy communities.
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HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
How do you create walkable cities? And what are the benefits of a school farm to table program? Learn how to customize programs and initiatives for your community.
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OUTREACH AND INFORMATION SHARING
Stay up to date and informed on the latest in the health and planning professions.
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FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Find out how your expertise can fit into designing a healthier city for you and it's residents.
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HEALTHY PLANS & BEST PRACTICES
Reference toolkits and program frameworks to help implement the best decisions for your community .
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RURAL COMMUNITIES
Rural communities face a number of challenges. Access resources specifically designed to help smaller areas achieve better health.
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Terms for planners
+ public health administrators
While a number of overlaps exist within the planning and public health fields, gaps in knowledge could prevent community success. Get both base level and in-depth definitions that will help to guide decision making and assist you in achieving set community goals.
The overlaps that exist between the planning and the public health professions help facilitate understanding about the necessity for healthy communities. It doesn’t, however, lessen the confusion that arises when trying to translate the jargon and various acronyms used by those within each field.
What exactly does it mean when a planner refers to a person as having a BANANA-leaning view towards certain development? What are determinants of health? And how do HIA’s relate to MSA’s? This glossary includes some of the most commonly used terms and acronyms within each field, so as to allow you better comprehension of resources, and a greater level of of knowledge in order to help your community. More.
PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT
WADE REYNOLDS, AICP
How do city planners collaborate with local health departments to proactively design healthier communities?
Meet Wade.
Emily Suter, MSP, MPH
How can public health professionals lend their expertise and work with planners regarding public health and the built environment?
Meet Emily.