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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 15/10/2026

Just launched: the Public Health AI & Tech Exchange 🚀 A shared catalog of AI, data, and tech tools built by local health departments, so proven solutions can spread from city to city. Explore and share your own: bigcitieshealth.org/phate #PublicHealth #AIinPublicHealth

Infographic that includes title "New AI Tool for Public Health," photo of team who presented it at AIxPH, and screenshot of one of the use cases

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 14/08/2026

"A cure doesn't help anyone if it never reaches them." — Dr. Atul Gawande As a member of the Common Health Coalition, we're proud to support their $100M Breakthroughs to Follow-Through initiative, using AI to get hepatitis C cures to the patients who need them. www.commonhealthcoalition.org/b2f

Graphic showing the local sectors this initiative will bring together to double hep C cure rates: nonprofits, public health, community organizations, data & tech, health systems, and clinicians.

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 10/08/2026

Cleveland has escaped major outbreaks, but nearly 1000 of its kindergarteners are unprotected. In USA Today, @davemargo.bsky.social, the city's health director & BCHC chair-elect, explains why cities can't rebuild vaccine confidence alone @clepublichealth.bsky.social www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

Infographic with photo of Dr. Margolius and a quote from his op ed: "Luck is not a strategy."

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 30/07/2026

Cleveland's health dept is ensuring residents can get healthy, affordable food close to home. With CDC #PHIG funding, they are reviving community gardens, backing a neighborhood farm stop & getting local food into schools @cityofcleveland.bsky.social www.bigcitieshealth.org/phig-clevela...

Collage showing Zainab Pixler of the CLE health department, Cleveland mayor Justin Bibb, and members of the Central Kinsman Wellness Collective

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 01/07/2026

BCHC members lead the health departments serving 62M Americans; that's about 1 in 5 of us. It's been a very tough year, but big city public health professionals kept showing up every day in a big way for their communities. See how in our 2025 annual report www.bigcitieshealth.org/2025-annual-...

Collage of images of BCHC members and staff from 2025

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 28/05/2026

Big city health depts are prepared for routine & potential emergency health events that might arise from the World Cup, starting in 2 weeks. Whether it's the possibility of a disease outbreak, extreme heat, or food safety, the 9 US cities hosting games have it covered. www.cnn.com/2026/05/27/h...

"We provide an “invisible shield around communities every day. It is the bread and butter, so we feel prepared, but having the resources to do so is very important." — MONIKA ROY, MD, MSDEPUTY HEALTH OFFICER,COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA PUBLIC HEALTH

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 26/05/2026

Join our team! We're #hiring a Program Assistant to support our project and program activities. Our diverse program portfolio includes work on substance use, violence prevention, life expectancy, climate, data infrastructure, and more #PublicHealthJobs www.bigcitieshealth.org/bchc-is-hiri...

Graphic showing BCHC staff working at conferences and meetings. Text reads: "We are hiring: Program Assistant"

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 15/05/2026

Join us at #SafeStates26 to explore tools and resources shaping the future of injury and violence prevention. Proud to be an exhibitor at this year’s virtual event! 🔗 Register today, and we hope you stop by! www.safestates.org/AnnualConfer...

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 07/05/2026

New from @tfah.bsky.social: The 2026 #ReadyorNot report evaluates public health emergency preparedness across 10 indicators and warns that federal workforce and funding instability could weaken readiness nationwide. See the findings and recommendations: www.tfah.org/report-detai...

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 04/05/2026

CitiesLEAD Phase 1 is underway. 17 health departments, 30M+ residents, and a shared commitment to closing life expectancy gaps that can span 30+ years within the same city. @publichealth.boston.gov @vcusoph.bsky.social www.bigcitieshealth.org/citieslead-p...

Boy wearing sunglasses and smiling at camera - about to have dental work done in a library

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 08/04/2026

ACTION. Big city health depts study how to protect our health, who needs those solutions most – & then take action. Dive into the intriguing story of what happened when the Milwaukee Health Dept learned children were being exposed to lead in schools #NPHW www.bigcitieshealth.org/milwaukee-le...

Public health worker preparing to do a lead blood test with a child in Milwaukee

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 08/04/2026

SET. Public health works best when communities, organizations and leaders come together to support health for all. Our newest project, CitiesLEAD, helps large U.S. cities access life expectancy data AND transform those data into action #NPHW www.bigcitieshealth.org/citieslead-l...

People enjoying outdoor Zumba class in Boston

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 08/04/2026

READY. Strong policies help communities stay healthy by creating conditions that make it easier for all of us to stay well. Check out the local tobacco policies big city health depts have helped put in place that literally help residents breathe easier #NPHW www.bigcitieshealth.org/big-city-tob...

Bus stop in Cleveland showing campaign against tobacco ads that target kids

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 17/03/2026

Big city health departments scored big tobacco policy wins in 2025: from flavor restrictions to stronger smoke-free laws and retail policies that protect youth. Policy change works at a community level, improving health for thousands at a time www.bigcitieshealth.org/big-city-tob...

Car driving by a Cleveland bus stop that has a poster reading "Big tobacco is targeting our kids."

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 12/02/2026

HHS is rescinding hundreds of millions of dollars from health depts in CA, MN, CO, IL. We're once again left to wonder why the Admin targets critically important work that saves lives & protects people’s health. HHS should reverse this decision immediately. www.bigcitieshealth.org/statement-cd...

Infographic that pulls a quote from the statement: "We have received formal notification from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that it is rescinding hundreds of millions of dollars from our departments." —7 US city health officials serving ~18 million Americans

"We are once again left to wonder why the Administration so frequently targets critically important work that saves lives and protects people’s health. HHS should reverse this decision immediately.

"Canceling this funding makes it harder for our departments to prepare for and respond to natural disasters; prevent and manage disease outbreaks like measles; address HIV and other sexually transmitted infections; and reduce the burden of chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension."

"With sufficient funding and support from policymakers at all levels, we can accomplish so much together. We urge the Administration to treat public health as an ally, not an adversary."

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 05/01/2026

The Big Cities Health Coalition is profoundly concerned by HHS' decision to overhaul the recommended childhood vaccination schedule. Get the full statement: www.bigcitieshealth.org/bchc-respons...

Public health worker standing outside NYC health department mobile vaccine bus. Text on top of image reads: "BCHC Statement"

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 17/12/2025

Federal investment in programs that support community-level health is in decline. See how states can step up to support local public health in this new report from Trust for America’s Health. www.tfah.org/report-detai...

Graphic that reads: "Policies that promote good health are at risk. School meals for all students is one example. These programs have gained momentum because they reduce nutrition insecurity and promote academic achievement, but they're at risk due to budget cuts. States and cross-sector partners can work together to save important programs."

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 15/12/2025

The Kansas City Health Dept is rethinking violence prevention. In its 1st year, their Y Chat text line has helped >120 young people. The program has evolved to address related needs like mental health & housing, not just violence. That's community-informed public health. www.kshb.com/news/local-n...

KC Health Department director Marvia Jones at a podium at a press conference about Y Chat. Behind her stand other health department employees and community members."

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 08/12/2025

🎉 Announcing CitiesLEAD, a new national network that helps cities turn life-expectancy data into action. Thanks to a $1.5M investment from @rwjf.org, cities will get tools + training to help close health gaps across neighborhoods. www.bigcitieshealth.org/citieslead-l... @publichealth.boston.gov

Infographic including photo of people enjoying a Zumba class and the words "CitiesLEAD: Increasing life expectancy through collective action and data"

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 03/12/2025

With risky fed vaccine policy changes on the table this week, our members are speaking out. Health officials from Chicago, Dallas Co., & Mecklenburg Co. warn that weakening vaccination recommendations could undo decades of progress. Learn more: www.usatoday.com/story/news/h...

"These changes specifically related to the hepatitis B birth dose could result in families not having access to a critical vaccine at the very moment newborns are most vulnerable. That ultimately will cost all of us — not just the families impacted. It will cost our community in infections, in hospitalizations, and, most importantly, in the impact these decisions will have on people’s and children’s lives." —— DR. RAYNARD WASHINGTON, DIRECTOR, MECKLENBURG CO. PUBLIC HEALTH

"People want to know where they can get vaccinated, where they can get information, and who to trust. But they’re confused — someone is telling them these vaccines are not safe. The question we’re hearing from families is: ‘Do the people saying this have our best interests at heart?’ That confusion makes the federal government’s retreat from consistent, science-based messaging even more dangerous." —— DR. SIMBO IGE,
CHICAGO HEALTH COMMISSIONER

"Compared to last year, [in Dallas County, Texas] we’ve seen almost a 50% reduction in the number of people showing up for vaccines. That is really concerning, because these are diseases we know how to prevent – but prevention only works if people can actually get vaccinated." —— DR. PHIL HUANG, DALLAS CO. HEALTH DIRECTOR

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 24/11/2025

Need a boost this week? Big-city health departments are delivering real wins: from Chicago cutting overdose deaths 37% to Columbus improving school outcomes and Detroit providing 10k+ free rides for pregnant people and caregivers. www.bigcitieshealth.org/hopeful-publ...

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 21/11/2025

Autistic individuals and their families deserve investments in services and supports, not a return to disproven claims. We joined a broad coalition led by @ameracadpeds.bsky.social to reaffirm the evidence and keep attention on what truly benefits our communities.

Graphic that reads "public health partners call for removal of false rumors about autism from CDC website"

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 19/11/2025

In a new editorial, Dr. Claude Jacob, who leads San Antonio Metro Health District, highlights why investing in our workforce and engaging communities are the keys to resilience for public health. #PHWINS 📗 doi.org/10.1097/PHH....

Promo graphic for article showing journal cover and article title: "Dramatic Changes in Public Health Require a Stronger Focus on Engaging Workforce and Communities"

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 18/11/2025

Investments in public health infrastructure are paying off: better recruitment, retention, and satisfaction. That means healthier communities. Learn more in our new article in collaboration with @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social doi.org/10.1097/PHH.... #PublicHealthFunding #PHWINS

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 20/10/2025

24 local health officials serving America’s largest cities are urging everyone to get vaccinated to protect families, schools, and communities as respiratory virus season begins. Read their joint statement and CNN’s coverage: www.cnn.com/2025/10/20/h...

Statement excerpt: "Vaccines have eradicated devastating diseases and saved millions of lives. They keep classrooms safe and schools open. They allow children to spend time with friends and enjoy their favorite activities. They help parents and caregivers work to support their families."

Statement excerpt: "Despite this extraordinary success, vaccination rates are declining in many parts of the United States, and deadly outbreaks of diseases like measles and polio are becoming more frequent. We are deeply troubled by the repeated false claims about vaccines from too many federal officials, which have contributed directly to these trends."

Statement excerpt: "With respiratory virus season rapidly approaching, we strongly encourage all Americans to tune out the political noise about vaccines. Instead, talk with your doctor and other trusted health care providers or public health officials about which vaccines are right foryou and your loved ones."

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 23/09/2025

NEW report from @tfah.bsky.social gives a clear-eyed breakdown of the impact of recent and proposed cuts to federal public health programs: www.tfah.org/report-detai...

Graphic reads: The CDC faces a 53% funding cut if the administration's budget plan is adopted. Cuts to CDC funding mean cuts to state and local public health programs, putting Americans' health at risk.

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 03/09/2025

How do city residents really feel about #OverdosePrevention, and what helps move them from “maybe” to “yes”? Join us next week to hear what the latest polling says about support for public health overdose prevention strategies. Sept. 10, 2pm ET. 🗓 Register now! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Closeup of hand re-stocking a public health vending machine with naloxone; text on top reads “Big Cities Health Coalition Messaging Webinar”

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 20/08/2025

NEW MESSAGING RESEARCH: Support for public health #OverdosePrevention is strong—and it could be stronger. Our new playbook delivers original polling research, message testing, & strategies you need to solidify support for solutions we already know work www.bigcitieshealth.org/overdose-pre...

Graphic that shows middle-aged man looking solemnly upward. Text says "New Messaging Guide: 'At every point in our survey, voters find the lives saved via public health approaches to overdose credible and compelling. This impact should be the centerpiece of all communications.'"

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 19/08/2025

Want a simple way to support #PublicHealth today? Fill out a short form from our partners at @nacchoalerts.bsky.social to tell Congress you want them to release important funding for public health that's being blocked by the Office of Management and Budget. www.naccho.org/advocacy/tak...

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 24/07/2025

Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in kids and #fluoride is one of our best tools to prevent it. That's why we've urged @fda.gov to affirm the science: fluoride is safe and essential for children’s oral health. www.bigcitieshealth.org/bchc-comment...

Child running a tap. Photo courtesy of CDC.

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 17/07/2025

One of our favorite findings from @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social's latest public health workforce survey: that more and more governmental public health workers want to get trained in policy and strategy. This is how we make long-term change for whole communities.

Infographic that says "Workers want to become more effective in responding to the needs of today's communities. Regardless of their current skill level, employees consistently rank policy engagement in their top 5 interest areas for training."

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 09/07/2025

3,200+ families served. Zero maternal deaths. NYC's Citywide Doula Initiative is delivering real equity in maternal care – improving outcomes and supporting families in the neighborhoods that need it most. Kudos to @nychealthy.bsky.social and their community partners. www.nyc.gov/office-of-th...

Mom holding infant in swaddle on her chest

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 08/07/2025

Through its Rides to Care program, the Detroit Health Department has given >10,000 rides to pregnant people and caregivers, removing a key barrier to health care for parents and babies in the city 🎉 www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit...

Screenshot from news story, showing a mom who received rides through this program, holding her infant and talking to the reporter

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 23/06/2025

TOMORROW! Join us & our partners for a conversation on supporting local decision-makers using opioid settlement funds. We'll cover policy, partnerships, & how to center lived experience. 🔗 Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @rti.bsky.social @changelabsolutions.bsky.social

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 21/04/2025

The Keep America Safe Coalition is mobilizing to protect the CDC Injury Center and preserve programs that reduce overdose deaths, suicide, and injuries. Join this webinar to get local tools for congressional outreach. 📆 Register now: keepamericasafe.info/events

Webinar promo graphic. Date is May 6, 1-2 pm ET. Other details are in text of post.

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 21/04/2025

How can public health experts make their best case for how opioid settlement funds should be spent? Join our 5/1 webinar for strategies for effectively communicating with decision- & policy-makers and shifting the narrative around opioid misuse/overdose. Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 10/04/2025

In the midst of a measles outbreak in TX, Dallas Co. had to cancel 50 vaccine events because of fed funding cuts. Dallas Co. HHS director & our executive director spoke with Tradeoffs about the effects already being felt from $11.5B in cuts to fed health funding. 🎧 tradeoffs.org/2025/04/10/h...

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 09/04/2025

How are cuts to federal funding & staff affecting local public health? Two of our board leaders, @raynardwashington.bsky.social & Dr. Michelle Taylor, appeared on @statnews.com's First Opinion podcast this week to discuss this issue. 🎧 www.statnews.com/2025/04/09/c...

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 01/04/2025

We're honored to announce our 2025-26 Board of Directors. Each of them brings many years of experience of leadership in urban public health departments across the U.S., and their collective voice matters now more than ever. www.bigcitieshealth.org/2025-26-boar...

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 26/03/2025

What's at stake if this administration shuts down CDC's Division of HIV Prevention? In today's STAT, two of our board members explain the devastating impact this move would have in our communities – and how it doesn’t have to be this way. 🔗 www.statnews.com/2025/03/26/c...

Quote from op ed: “American leadership has made incredible strides in the fight against HIV, and ending the epidemic by 2030 remains an achievable goal. To get there, we urge the administration to strengthen CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention, not abandon it.”

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 12/03/2025

You may know about your local health department's work to combat infectious disease and drug overdose. But what are they doing about #chronic diseases - which are five of the 10 causes of death in the US? Learn more in our newest brief. ❤️🫁🏃🥗 www.bigcitieshealth.org/chronic-dise...

A couple dozen women enjoying a free outdoor fitness class in Boston

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 20/02/2025

Violence interrupters are heroes, as this new visual story from Meredith Li-Vollmer at Public Health–Seattle & King County illustrates so vividly. publichealthinsider.com/2025/02/19/s...

Comic panel showing two violence interrupters at an emergency scene, one speaking on a phone. Top of panel reads: "The Violence Interruption Team got called to the scene where there had just been a shooting." Man on phone is saying: "I'll make some calls to some of our young people. Make sure they're safe!"

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 05/02/2025

Get research-tested language and practical, scenario-based tips to explain what #PublicHealth is, what public health workers do, and why it matters. 🔗 Download debeaumont.org/resources/co... @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social

Infographic that reads: Terminology tips for public health communication. Words that resonate: community, safe/safety, protect/protection, everyone, equal chance. Words to use with caution: Disease tracking, monitor/monitoring, outbreak, low cost

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 31/01/2025

After the week we’ve had, maybe you would like some good news about all the cool, life-changing stuff that big city public health departments are still doing every day. eepurl.com/i8KxTo

Man smiling in a park, holding a small dog

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 15/01/2025

"Tobacco regulation is a huge part of reaching the goals [RFK Jr. has] outlined for reducing chronic disease and a really important part of the conversation we need to have in this country." —Chrissie Juliano, BCHC executive director / @chrissiejuliano.bsky.social

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 04/12/2024

Health comes not just from individual behavior but from strong public policy. Each year, CityHealth assesses the US's largest cities on how well their policies support residents' health. 5 of the 7 gold medal winners this year are BCHC cities. See how yours rates: www.cityhealth.org/2024-assessm...

Infographic that shows 7 cities earned gold medals, 22 earned silver, 18 earned bronze, and 28 cities did not have enough strong policies to warrant a medal.

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 03/12/2024

As we continue to struggle with an overdose crisis in the U.S., how should health communicators talk about harm reduction and other #PublicHealth solutions? Learn more in our webinar next week with the Society for Health Communication! Register now ➡️ us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Promo banner showing webinar's title (How to Talk about Tricky
Public Health Issues: Messaging Research from Big Cities); date and time (Dec. 12 at noon EST); and speaker (Elizabeth Green, Communications Director, Big Cities Health Coalition)

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 25/11/2024

Baltimore is looking for its next health commissioner! Applications are due by December 18. Learn more ➡️ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bake...

Graphic that reads "Big city health departments are hiring"

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 25/11/2024

Sending a massive thank you to everyone who works to protect and advance public health. Your efforts save lives. Happy Public Health Thank You Day! #PHTYD #PublicHealthHeroes #PublicHealthIsALifesaver

Graphic showing group of people hugging each other. Text reads "Public Health Thank You Day, November 25, 2024. Public health is a lifesaver."

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Big Cities Health Coalition @bigcitieshealth.org · 17/11/2024

LA and San Diego health departments respond swiftly to dengue fever cases - and other stories about urban public health doing daily work to save and better people’s lives. eepurl.com/i3Xyhs

Person taking lab sample from a mostly drained swimming pool

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