In this one-hour webinar, which is part of the Hot Topics series, Peter Rabinowitz MD, MPH, a Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, Family Medicine, Global Health and Medicine at the University of Washington, and Heather Hill, RN, BSN, the Deputy Director to the Health Officer at Benton-Franklin Health District, will discuss how one local health jurisdiction has created a One Health Team and uses its concepts to connect work across all programs within the agency and community. They will cover both local applications and global developments of the One Health concept. The presentation will include a brief background on this initiative and some potential barriers to its efforts. The presenters will then share some ways to overcome these barriers and offer steps you can take to explore greater use of One Health.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the One Health concept and how it is relevant to public health practice in this region
- Describe three steps to implement One Health concepts at the local health jurisdiction level
- Describe statewide and regional applications of the One Health approach
Intended Audiences
Local, state, and tribal public health practitioners
Presenter
Peter Rabinowitz MD, MPH
Professor, University of Washington
Director, UW Center for One Health Research
Heather Hill RN, BSN
Deputy to the Health Officer, Benton-Franklin Health District
Discussion Questions
- What steps can you take in your work to explore greater use of the One Health concept?
- Describe some potential barriers to One Health efforts. What are some ways to overcome them?
- What is your plan to engage with community partners to advance One Health?
Resources
- Slides | Slide handout (slides available immediately before session)
Continuing Education Credits
Up to 1 CPH recertification credit may be earned by viewing this webinar. Visit the National Board of Public Health Examiners to learn more.
