Building Effective Partnerships and Networks

Now, more than ever, public health departments and professionals have had new opportunities to build and strengthen partnerships because of the pandemic, and we must continue to work to build trust through effective networks of trusted partners, faith leaders, community-based organizations, and others. In this session, participants will learn meaningful ways to engage with communities in their jurisdiction and repair and/or build trust with hard-to-reach populations. Session attendees will examine examples of best practices for mobilizing community leaders and community-based organizations to support health guidance to decrease the impact of health inequalities and increase optimal health outcomes for the public.