The role of community health departments has moved to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic as people learn more about their programs and message.
The Christian County Health Department has been very active in not only providing people with information about the coronavirus, but also working to coordinate with other agencies to prepare for how to best combat it.
Amanda Sweeney with the health department says with more people turning to health officials for information, now is a good time for their agency to educate people wanting to learn more.
click to download audioThe health department has been active through their social media accounts in providing the latest preventative information in addition to their bi-weekly and now weekly media briefings that have aired on our radio stations. Sweeney says the health department’s social media engagement has more than doubled as they work to get information out.
click to download audioSweeney says the mission of the health department hasn’t changed during the pandemic. In fact, it’s made people more aware of the services they provide.
click to download audioThe health department was the first in the state to offer free drive-through COVID-19 testing, with over 1,600 given in five weeks. Sweeney said they are involved in daily planning and preparation with local health, safety, and medical officials to make plans and address new issues should they arise.
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