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A New Approach to Promoting Effective Public Health and Well-Being Strategies in 2024


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The pandemic underscored the importance of prioritizing health and well-being. However, how cities and state governments tackle the challenges of advancing health beyond traditional healthcare is a crucial question.

In this latest episode of The Optimized Workplace, we have the opportunity and pleasure to interview Dr. Shawnte Elbert. Dr. Elbert is a contributing faculty member for Walden University and Abilene Christian University and holds the positions of chief health equity officer and section chief for the Center for Public Health Innovation at the Columbus Public Health Department.

Today, Dr. Elbert delves into the state's strategies for promoting health and well-being, emphasizing three key elements: assessment, co-creation and collaboration, and developing high-quality custom solutions.

Moreover, Dr. Elbert provides insights into the state's plans for health and well-being in 2024, shedding light on how community engagement can be enhanced to implement these strategies effectively.

Let's dive in!


Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

How Dr. Elbert got into the health and wellness field (01:57)

The government’s approach to the health and wellness of its constituents (05:17)

Public health co-creation and collaboration defined (10:17)

What is Columbus' health and well-being strategy for 2024? (16:27)

Effective strategies in improving community engagement (22:21)

Episode wrap-up (25:35)


Additional Resources:

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The Optimized WorkplaceBy Fran Dean-Bishop