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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO PROCLAIM APRIL 3rd THROUGH 9th NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK
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WHEREAS, April 3rd through the 9th is National Public Health Week, the theme for 2023 is "Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Public Health."
WHEREAS, since 1995, the American Public Health Association, through its sponsorship of national Public Health Week, has educated the public, policymakers and public health professionals about issues important to improving the public's health;
WHEREAS, strong public health systems are essential for sustaining and improving community health;
WHEREAS, the daily themes for the 2023 Public Health Week: "Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Public Health" include: Community, Violence Prevention, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Mental Health, Rural Health, Accessibility and Food and Nutrition; and
WHEREAS, the connections between health, equity, and sustainability are key concepts to understanding the social determinants of health that drive healthier communities. Improving Sullivan County's health rankings is going to take everyone working together to meet the goal of doing our part in making Sullivan County healthier and in continuing to improve the County's health by "Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Public Health"; and
WHEREAS, we're celebrating the power of education, prevention, advocating for policies that support and improve health, sharing strategies for successful partnerships and championing the role of a strong public health system and infrastructure that includes everyone; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature proclaim the week of ...
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