Strengthening Public Health Policymaking for a Healthier Milwaukee

Developing a model outline to guide local level public health policymaking and improve the health of Milwaukee's residents

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Full Project Name:Strengthening Public Health Policymaking for a Healthier MilwaukeePrimary Community Organization:City of Milwaukee Health DepartmentPrimary Academic Partner:Stephen W Hargarten, MD, MPH, Emergency MedicineAward Amount:$49,816

Award Date

July2006

Project Duration:18 months

Project Description Narrative:

Through this project, an evidence-based system will be created within the City of Milwaukee Health Department for local-level public policy making. To develop the system, project partners will complete a complete needs assessment, develop a policymaking framework, and create strategies for incorporating their findings into program-level work at MHD.