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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: Seeking Diverse Perspectives Throughout State Health Improvement Planning and Evaluation

Posted on October 31, 2024 by ODPHP

This blog post is part of a series highlighting the work of Healthy People State and Territorial Coordinators (Coordinators). Coordinators make Healthy People happen every day across the United States. ODPHP works with Coordinators to identify areas of alignment with their work and Healthy People 2030 goals and objectives. Colorado has positioned itself to holistically address social determinants of health (SDOH) with a focus on the needs of local communities.

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Wisconsin Department of Health Services: Centering Health Equity in State Health Improvement Planning

Posted on August 7, 2024 by ODPHP

Map of States and Territories with OASH Region numbers

Healthy People 2030 goals and objectives guide the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) throughout the development and implementation of its State Health Improvement Plan. DHS embraces its mission to “protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin” and works toward a vision of “everyone living their best life.” Unlike other states with a standalone public health agency, DHS includes public health under its umbrella of programs and services. This brings with it both benefits and challenges.

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