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Uneven Opportunities: How Conditions for Wellness Vary …

WebSummary. Produced by the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Center on Society and Health for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) …

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Podcast: A holistic approach to addressing health inequities

WebPoor health and other social ailments in these populations have deep roots and long histories, and have defied past reform campaigns. Moreover, the country's …

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Health Officials Committee

WebThe Health Officials Committee (HOC) is comprised of health officers from local jurisdiction public health departments. They are responsible for maintaining the public health …

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Health Equity: How Opportunities for Health are Shaped …

WebSummary. Health Equity: How Opportunities for Health are Shaped by Race and Ethnicity, is a tool to normalize the conversation on why equity matters and the …

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Air Quality & Your Health

WebAir Quality & Your Health. In metropolitan Washington, the two most important pollutants that threaten human health are ground-level ozone and particle pollution. A typical adult …

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Report reveals wide differences in health opportunities …

WebThe health officials will be sharing the report in their communities and among policymakers and government officials in different disciplines. They also plan to promote …

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COG recognizes ten local health officials for service in …

WebThe Health Officials Committee was directly involved in many prevention and awareness efforts within the region, including a statement led by the committee’s chairs, …

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We must work together to improve the region's air for …

WebA recent study conducted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reports that air pollution weakens the immune system and fuels inflammation in the lungs …

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Area health officials deploy nation's first multi-state platform to

WebThis project is a great asset to public health,” said Michelle Meigs, interim director of informatics, APHL. “In our region where people live, work, and play across …

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Podcast: Improving community health through air quality …

WebIt's a concern because bad air contributes to a host of health problems, ranging from asthma to lung cancer. Here's Kristen Willard, a vice president at the Global …

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Staff Spotlight: Jennifer Schitter assists region's health

WebCOG Principal Health Planner Jennifer Schitter led both projects to completion and oversaw their implementation throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. …

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the Board supports the Human Services Policy Committee’s

Webmental and behavioral health care, and more equitably meeting the needs of our constituents who suffer with mental and behavioral health issues; and WHEREAS, the …

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Notice of Code Purple, very unhealthy air for D.C. region

WebThe Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has issued a Code Purple Air Quality Health Advisory for the metropolitan Washington region. Current …

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LATINO HEALTH & COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Web1128 16th St NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-543-1771 www.chci.org CHCI’s mission is to develop the next generation of Latino leaders by creating an educated and …

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HEALTH EQUITY RESOURCES

WebHealth equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. This requires removing obstacles to health such as poverty, discrimination, and …

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COG & Our Region Metropolitan Washington Council of …

WebThe region is forecast to add 1.5 million people and 1 million jobs between 2020 and 2050. Managing this growth—and enhancing the region's quality of …

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Human Services Policy Committee Metropolitan Washington …

WebHuman Services Policy Committee. The Human Services Policy Committee (HSPC) advises the COG Board on health and human services issues. Human services …

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Health and Wellness Program Services RFP 18-011

Web6. Long-term departmental health profiling and analysis: overview analysis of health and nutrition trends of the public safety staff. 7. Mobile application: for individual training with …

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Regional Hospital Preparedness: Overview of the Northern …

WebOverview of the Northern Virginia Hospital Alliance (NVHA) • A non-profit company formed by 13 of the Northern Virginia Hospitals for the purpose of improving hospital emergency …

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2024 COG Fire Health & Safety Symposium

Web2024 COG Fire Health & Safety Symposium Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - Wednesday, March 20, 2024. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. George Washington Masonic National …

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