Public Health Leadership in DeKalb County

This is a personal reflection on selected experiences in local public health leadership. We sought to change the emphasis of our agency from that of focusing on personal preventive services to broader community-based public health. I describe aspects of reorganizing our structure and establishing re...

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Published in:Journal of public health management and practice 1997-01, Vol.3 (1), p.51-58
Main Author: Wiesner, Paul J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This is a personal reflection on selected experiences in local public health leadership. We sought to change the emphasis of our agency from that of focusing on personal preventive services to broader community-based public health. I describe aspects of reorganizing our structure and establishing relationships with our community. I review our experiences in establishing a countywide clean indoor air act, successfully passing a $29.7 million bond referendum, and starting an innovative small grants program. Essential lessons learned include the importance of fostering a constituency internal to the agency and of developing ways to recognize the contribution of local elected officials.
ISSN:1078-4659
1550-5022
DOI:10.1097/00124784-199701000-00011