Montgomery County is recognizing and honoring local health care heroes during National Public Health Week (NPHW).
From April 5 – 11, the county is commemorating NPHW with a series of social media posts based on this year’s theme, Building Bridges to Better Health.
The County Council presented a proclamation recognizing NPHW on Tuesday.
Vice Pres. @albornoz_gabe presents a proclamation recognizing #PublicHealthWeek. Our community is committed to building bridges to better health as we continue to improve access for the underserved, battle #COVID19 & prepare for the future. Thanks to our outstanding HHS team. pic.twitter.com/RBBaQu5pTO
— Montgomery Council (@MoCoCouncilMD) April 6, 2021
According to a press release, the County’s Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) Twitter and Facebook platforms will include daily messages for the daily public health themes:
- Rebuilding
- Advancing Racial Equity
- Strengthening Community
- Galvanizing Climate Justice
- Constructing COVID-19 Resilience
- Uplifting Mental Health and Wellness
- Elevating the Essential and Health Workforce
“For the last year, I have witnessed the incredible work and dedication of our public health staff and the much-needed assistance they have provided to our residents during these very difficult times,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “I think that we all have learned how vital the health department is to our community, and National Public Health Week is our time to recognize and thank the people who have worked tirelessly to protect our quality of life and make Montgomery County a healthier place for all.”
Grateful this National Public Health Week for the work of @MoCoDHHS, which has provided more than 500,000 COVID vaccinations as of Friday, and that Montgomery County is home to some of the leading health experts and institutions in the world. #NPHW2021 pic.twitter.com/aQ3PmYDuOU
— Councilmember Andrew Friedson (@Andrew_Friedson) April 5, 2021
Within the past year, the County’s public health services:
- Provided more than 500,000 COVID-19 vaccinations. As of April 2, records indicate nearly 350,000 residents have received the first dose of vaccine and more than 180,000 have been fully vaccinated.
- Created and shared a detailed 10-year Plan to End HIV in Montgomery County. The plan, with a goal of ending the HIV epidemic by 2030, addresses the expansion of four key HIV response service areas: diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and response to outbreaks.
Tune in to the NPHW Live Twitter Chat at 2pm TODAY using #NPHWChat to follow along and share your own responses. pic.twitter.com/BKdYl5e69t
— Montgomery County DHHS (@MoCoDHHS) April 7, 2021
In addition, Wednesday marks World Health Day.
Today is #WorldHealthDay! pic.twitter.com/YfUxzJRgPE
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) April 7, 2021
