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I am honored
to be your President for 2008. We have many important tasks
before us, yet none is greater than to serve all of our residents
with vision and commitment. As local public health leaders
we are the voice for those who cannot speak for themselves
and we must join with others to craft a system of prevention
and care that will serve all who live in this State. As have
others who have fulfilled this role as President, I pledge
to listen to each of you who truly are the experts in local
public health, I pledge to facilitate meaningful discussion
and learning and I pledge to represent the views of the entire
Association.
I believe
we have a unique opportunity before us to carry the messages
of health promotion, prevention of disease and protection
of our populations and environment further than we have been
able to in the past. It will take all of us working together
and singing the same tune in our communities, with our legislators
and policymakers, and with our partner organizations and
agencies.
Our major
tasks for 2008 are twofold:
- To
promote the role and expertise of public health departments
in population-based services to the public and policymakers
and;
- Strengthen
the core public health functions at local health departments
through an increased focus on the ten essential services.
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Thank
you for giving me the opportunity to serve you as President.
Whether you are a member of the Association or a partner
organization, please join us for the work ahead!
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