CHEROKEE NATION PUBLIC HEALTH Stronger Together: Public Health Leadership Opportunities in Indian Country Lisa Pivec, M.S., Senior Director of Public Health Cherokee Nation Health Services
Presentation Overview What is public health? Why is it critical ? We are we doing? How can you get involved?
CHEROKEE NATION PUBLIC HEALTH SWAT MENTAL & EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING PREVENTING DRUG ABUSE & EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL USE INJURY & VIOLENCE FREE LIVING REPRODUCTIVE & SEXUAL HEALTH COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL PLAN DATA/REPORTS PROGRAMS
What is Public Health Monitors the health of a population Promotes Healthy Behaviors Mobilizes Communities for Action Develops Policies to Protect & Promote Responds to Public Health Emergencies
CN Public Health Programs Surveillance/Monitoring Evidence-based Strategies Policy and Systems Development Communication Foster local, state, and national partnerships
Challenges/Opportunities Resources Knowledge Base Leadership Support Defining Public Health for Tribes Inclusion of Partners (internal and external) Educating non-Tribal partners
How do we all get involved? Local Leadership for Future Generations Support Healthcare w/ Community Action Embracing What is Good Now No Longer Optional Develop an inclusive long range plan
Future Direction Strategic Planning for Tribal Health Public Health Subcommittee Institutionalizing Public Health Programs Tools to assist other Tribes