Public health, as a neutral, respected, knowledgeable party, has a special role to play when it comes to bringing partners together. However, this is a somewhat new paradigm. What is public health's role today and how is it different than before? How can public health engage diverse partners and community leaders in health improvement work? What role does public health play in sustaining...

Local police departments have a special role to play in improving a community’s health, from reducing violence and preventing crime to supporting strong community partnerships between neighborhoods, residents and community agencies. How can communities build effective partnerships with their local police departments? What are the challenges and how can these be addressed?

Join us for a Partnership Series: Working Together - Starting the Conversation webinar on Tuesday, April 30 from 3-4 pm Eastern (2-3 pm Central). This is the first webinar in a new Partnership webinar series. (Learn more about this new series below.) Jan O'Neill and Kate Konkle, Community Engagement Specialists for the Rankings & Roadmaps will host the webinar.

Tobacco use and excessive drinking are both leading causes of preventable death in the United States. Over 20% or the US adult population currently smokes cigarettes and 15% of adults drink excessively. The burden of tobacco use and alcohol are taking a large toll on the health of our local communities throughout the United States.