Purpose
This manual covers effective communication with community members and involvement in the public health assessment process. It also addresses how to respond to community health concerns and manage the public comment process. Additionally, it provides guidance on disseminating information from the public health assessment.
Resource information
Resource: Engaging the Community
Developed by
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Target audience
Public health professionals
Target situation
Public health professionals seeking to involve the community in a health assessment near hazardous material sites will find useful information here. The guide offers strategies for effective community engagement in these assessments.
Main objectives
Secondary objectives
- Communicate Risk
- Community Preparation
- Community Engagement
- Informal Outreach Mechanisms
Resource type
Manual or guide
Publication year
2005
Case study
For an example of addressing stress in a public health assessment:
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Health Consultation (Public Comment Version): Evaluation of Exposure to Landfill Gases in Ambient Air, Bridgeton Sanitary Landfill, Bridgeton, St. Louis County, Missouri.
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