August 2022

Community Health Needs Assessments

Communities need strength and proper resources to meet the needs of children, youth, and families by focusing on the capabilities of a community that includes its citizens, agencies, and organizations. Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) identify critical health needs and issues through systematic, comprehensive data collection and analysis. It provides a framework for assessing the …

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A Brief History of Polio: the 1940s to Today

In the early 20th century, Polio was one of the most feared viruses in the United States. It plagued families–summer was dubbed “polio season,” and many parents wouldn’t let their children play, go to the pool, or attend public gatherings due to grave concerns about the spread of the virus. Since the vaccine’s introduction in …

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