On Friday, Amanda Archer, Canton City Health Commissioner will be our speaker. You may think you know what her department does, but it’s so much more to keep us safe. Here’s what it really looks like.
Most people think health departments just give vaccines, issue birth certificates, and check restaurant kitchens. The truth? We’re also running a round-the-clock surveillance system, staffed by highly trained professional, tracking the first signs of infectious disease trouble. One odd lab result… a sudden cluster of symptoms… and we’re moving fast to stop an outbreak before it ever makes the news. It’s work you rarely see, but it’s what keeps your favorite coffee shop open, your kids in school, and your community safe, every single day.
Amanda’s presentation will focus on the behind the scenes network of infectious disease reporting, surveillance and innovative work done by local health departments to keep our communities healthy.