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Hurricane Preparedness Week: It Only Takes One
By Dr. Swannie Jett, DrPH, MSc, NACCHO President and Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County It only...
May 16, 2016 | NacchoVoice
Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis in America’s Streets
By Dr. Swannie Jett, DrPH, MSc, NACCHO Immediate Past President and Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole...
Jan 13, 2016 | NacchoVoice
Investments in Electronic Processes Advance Service Delivery and Improve the...
By Dr. Swannie Jett, NACCHO President and Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County Since new...
Dec 16, 2015 | NacchoVoice
American Diabetes Month: The Important Role of Local Health Departments
By Dr. Swannie Jett, NACCHO President and Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County Diabetes is a growing...
Nov 09, 2015 | NacchoVoice
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month Provides Opportunities for...
By Dr. Swannie Jett, NACCHO President and Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County The issue of mental...
Oct 08, 2015 | NacchoVoice
Immunizations Needed to Protect Children and Communities from Vaccine-Preventable...
By Dr. Swannie Jett, NACCHO President Before students returned to school for the start of the current school year, many received...
Sep 23, 2015 | NacchoVoice
Dr. Jett Receives 2015 Global Leadership Award
Vitas Healthcare and No Limit Health and Education presented NACCHO President Dr. Swannie Jett with the 2015 Global Leadership Award...
Sep 04, 2015 | NacchoVoice
NACCHO President to Present at 2015 Amoeba Summit
NACCHO President Dr. Swannie Jett will present at the 2015 Amoeba Summit on September 11 from 7:30am to 2:30pm. The event brings...
Aug 31, 2015 | Mary Hodges
Hurricane Preparedness Week: It Only Takes OneBy Dr. Swannie Jett, DrPH, MSc, NACCHO President and Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County It only takes one storm to change your community. Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 15–21, is an opportunity to encourage preparedness on the part of individuals, groups, and organizations in our communities. Hurricanes and tropical storms […] May 16, 2016 | NacchoVoice |
Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis in America’s StreetsBy Dr. Swannie Jett, DrPH, MSc, NACCHO Immediate Past President and Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County A crisis is playing out on the streets of America’s communities. Gun violence is a major public health problem and a leading cause of premature death. The issue of gun violence was thrust […] Jan 13, 2016 | NacchoVoice |
Investments in Electronic Processes Advance Service Delivery and Improve the Public’s HealthBy Dr. Swannie Jett, NACCHO President and Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County Since new technologies emerge every day, the field of local public health can reap the benefits of our nation’s expanding health information technology (IT) infrastructure. At my local health department (LHD) in Seminole County, FL, we recently […] Dec 16, 2015 | NacchoVoice |
American Diabetes Month: The Important Role of Local Health DepartmentsBy Dr. Swannie Jett, NACCHO President and Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County Diabetes is a growing burden in the United States, affecting the health and quality of life of millions of Americans. Local health departments (LHDs) across the country work with their communities to raise awareness about diabetes and […] Nov 09, 2015 | NacchoVoice |
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month Provides Opportunities for Local Health DepartmentsBy Dr. Swannie Jett, NACCHO President and Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County The issue of mental illness was thrust into the national spotlight on Oct. 1, when a gunman killed nine people at a community college in Oregon, drawing worldwide media attention. Far less attention is paid to the […] Oct 08, 2015 | NacchoVoice |
Immunizations Needed to Protect Children and Communities from Vaccine-Preventable DiseasesBy Dr. Swannie Jett, NACCHO President Before students returned to school for the start of the current school year, many received required vaccines to stay healthy and avoid life-threatening diseases. Vaccines not only protect children and their long-term health, but also the health of their communities. While many states debate extending or restricting exemptions for […] Sep 23, 2015 | NacchoVoice |
Dr. Jett Receives 2015 Global Leadership AwardVitas Healthcare and No Limit Health and Education presented NACCHO President Dr. Swannie Jett with the 2015 Global Leadership Award at the Community Champion Awards Brunch held Aug. 29 in Lake Mary, Florida. Jett, who is health officer for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County, received the award for exemplifying community leadership by […] Sep 04, 2015 | NacchoVoice |
NACCHO President to Present at 2015 Amoeba SummitNACCHO President Dr. Swannie Jett will present at the 2015 Amoeba Summit on September 11 from 7:30am to 2:30pm. The event brings together clinicians and specialists to spread awareness about the risks, diagnosis, treatment, and research associated with the Naegleria fowleri amoeba. The “brain-eating amoeba,” though rare, is often deadly. Naelgleria fowleri is commonly found in warm... Aug 31, 2015 | Mary Hodges |
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