Public health is everywhere.
Kristie Egge, the supervisor of strategic initiatives for the Wood County Health Department, said that’s what makes public health interesting, challenging, and full of opportunities for local public health staff and students interested in entering the field.
“There’s a business case for public health. Education, financial wellness, and food security are all related to public health,” Egge said.
The wide range of topics that connect with public health is also what excited Egge about partnering with UniverCity Alliance. The Wood County Health Department partnered with UniverCity Alliance, which is based at the University of Wisconsin–Madison – from 2022-25 to improve health outcomes in rural communities using creative strategies.
Read more in the June edition of the Wisconsin Counties Association magazine. View the magazine as a pdf here.