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Today is “Public Health Thank You Day,” a day to recognize the hard work and resilience of the public health (PH) workforce. I would like to thank San Juan County PH staff, their co-workers and volunteers who worked together this year to promote and protect the health of all islanders. I thank especially, Mark Thompkins and our local Board of Health for their clarity, leadership and good judgement at the interface of the common good and individual interests.    

From the American Public Health Association: “Our public health workforce works day in and day out to protect and improve the health of others. Their work affects the lives of Americans in countless ways, from treating and preventing disease outbreaks, to preparing us for natural disasters, to ensuring everyone has access to quality and affordable care.”

For a quick overview of what PH does…


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