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Health & Social Services

The Health Department is responsible for promoting and protecting the health and well-being of individuals and communities through various programs, services, and initiatives.

Sumit Sharma
Sumit Sharma, MPH, MDiv
Acting Director of Public Health and Social Services

The Health Department is responsible for promoting and protecting the health and well-being of individuals and communities through various programs, services, and initiatives. This includes disease surveillance, outbreak response, community health education, health inspections, and policy development and implementation.

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Who’s Hungry? How other people influence our eating habits

People around us can influence our eating habits in multiple ways that we are not aware of.

September 27, 2023

Public Health
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The Power of Weekend Warriors – Can you save your exercise for the weekend?

New research suggests that you can still get health benefits if you do all your weekly exercise on the weekend.

September 13, 2023

Public Health
Health Alert from the CDC: Increased RSV Activity in Southeastern US

CDC Health Alert: Increased RSV Activity in Southeastern US

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wants to inform doctors and caregivers about a rise in a virus called respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in some parts of the Southeastern United States.

September 06, 2023

Public Health

Health & Social Services