Mineola, NY – The Nassau County Department of Health has been recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) with three national awards for innovative public health programs serving Nassau County residents.
The Department received one Model Practice Award for its Talk About TB campaign and two Promising Practice Awards for its Health Information Card Program and Maternal Mental Health Influencer-Amplified Campaign.
NACCHO's Model Practices Program recognizes innovative local public health programs that effectively address community health needs. Model Practices demonstrate exemplary outcomes, while Promising Practices highlight innovative approaches with strong potential.
“Nassau County continues to lead the way in delivering strong, responsive public health services for our residents,” said Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman. “These national awards reflect the dedication, creativity, and professionalism of our Department of Health staff, who work every day to protect the health and safety of our 1.4 million residents.”
“These awards are meaningful because they represent programs that are rooted in the needs of our community,” said Nassau County Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman. “From increasing awareness about tuberculosis, to helping residents communicate important health information, to supporting mothers and families, these initiatives demonstrate the impact of thoughtful, locally driven public health work.”
The Department received a Model Practice Award for Talk About TB, a communications campaign that increased tuberculosis awareness, reduced stigma, and encouraged testing and treatment through clear, responsive messaging.
The Department received a Promising Practice Award for its Health Information Card Program, a preparedness initiative developed with the County Executive's Office and local legislators that helps residents organize important medical information and feel more prepared in the event of an emergency.
The Department also received a Promising Practice Award for its Maternal Mental Health Influencer-Amplified Campaign, which used local voices to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and connect mothers and families with trusted mental health resources.
Since 2013, the Nassau County Department of Health has earned 28 Model and Promising Practice Awards, reflecting the Department’s continued role as a national leader in local public health practice.
To read more about NACCHO’s Model Practices Program, visit www.naccho.org/membership/awards/model-practices.
About the National Association of County and City Health Officials
The National Association of County and City Health Officials represents the nation’s local governmental health departments. These cities, county, metropolitan, district, and tribal health departments work every day to protect and promote health and well-being in their communities.
Pictured from left: Lori Tremmel Freeman, CEO of NACCHO; Ted Sempepos, Nassau County Executive’s Office; Alyssa Zohrabian and Laura Sunder, Nassau County Department of Health; and Patrick McGough, NACCHO Board President.