Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga的动态

Taking a moment to acknowledge gratitude to for the chance to "earn what we've learned". Our 4-county team are gathering research on the health risks of transportation exposure so we can tell that story and hopefully make the future a little more just. 5 hours ago I had no idea and before I came to public health, would never had the reason to ask ?? ?? ?? ???? Louisville, Kentucky and the greater Kentuckian region have looked at the risk/benefits of reforms that advance compact communities. Benefits include increased food access, closing the jobs+housing link, and the connection between housing affordability and chronic disease. https://lnkd.in/gu4ebEdM Risks of transportation emissions that need to be understood and mitigated include increased chronic disease, and increased risk of preclampsia and premature birth. https://lnkd.in/gGc4Crkk If all goes well, we'll have many decision points in the coming decades to make sure health is protected while we increase access to opportunity and choice-rich neighborhoods where everybody belongs. https://lnkd.in/gnaMWEtV

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For those of you who missed it, yesterday was #PublicServiceDay, a day to thank our public servants for their great service to the country. This ernest young man is the Assistant Minister for the Public Service, #PatrickGorman, the MP for Perth, asking us to thank the public servants "all around us" for their work. It's true that public servants are now 'all around us' - we have had several decades of uninterrupted #expansion of the public service and its #extension into ever new areas of responsibility. The number of public servants now employed in the field of #familyviolence now runs into the thousands around the country. Some of us think a better idea would be to just #stop family violence rather than introduce a raft of leave entitlements and welfare programs for victims and assorted programs for perpetrators. But this sounds very #oldfashioned, I know, in the era of unrestrained public service growth. We need a #lean, efficient, responsive public service. To ramp up the quality we would introduce a simple but fundamental #reform in the way we recruit and operate the public service: #Require public servants to have worked for 10 years outside government as a #condition of appointment to the public service, with a limit on tenure of 10 years. By #publicservants, we don’t mean teachers, nurses, police, office cleaners or power generation engineers (none of these people call themselves public servants in any case). We mean people who devise #policy and execute/ communicate/ monitor/ evaluate/ and report it. We want a #limit on tenure for public servants of ten years (which may comprise several episodes of public service, across three tiers of government, with no more than ten in total). The mark of a good public servant should be – innovate, save taxpayers’ money, then move on. The idea of a #permanent public service is redundant in today's world, where #expertise can be hired in any field at two days notice. It's a bit like the colonial powers of old who had their #standing armies - tens of thousands of soldiers who would parade up and down every day waiting for call out to go and put down an uprising of natives somewhere. Both ideas are redundant. Government in the 21st century. Our Platform https://lnkd.in/g_rhzUBh

Parking lot exit sign at Tampa’s Messiah Lutheran Church. As their service ends and individuals leave the church parking lot, a powerful reminder resonates: "You are entering the mission field." This statement carries profound meaning, urging everyone to recognize that their faith extends beyond the walls of the church and into the world around them. Just beyond church parking lots, every day presents an opportunity to embody the values of love, compassion, and service, preached within the church by Messiah’s Pastor, Mark Adrian. That the mission field is not just a distant place; it is the neighborhood, the workplace, and the community where everyday interactions occur. Each person can have influence by spreading kindness and understanding in their daily lives. For individuals leaving Messiah Lutheran’s church parking lot, embracing the idea of entering the mission field can inspire a commitment to service and compassion. It is a reminder that living out one’s faith happens every day, in every interaction. Recognizing the suffering face of Christ in all we encounter. Together, by spreading love and kindness, everyone can help create ‘heaven on earth’ —brighter and more caring neighborhoods, communities, and world. Dorothy Day Tampa – mission field laborers.

We’ve accomplished a lot at First United Church Community Ministry Society but we know there is still more to do. We’re led by a vision where everybody’s worth is celebrated, and all people thrive. We’re guided by these principles to get there through dignity, belonging, and justice. When we say dignity, we’re talking about respect, basic needs and human rights. When we talk about belonging, we’re talking about creating safer spaces where everyone feels welcome and there’s no judgement and no stigma. When talking about justice, we’re talking about systemic change and breaking the cycles of poverty. That’s what we’re trying to accomplish, and we know we do not do this work alone. We can’t do this without you. Through your faithfulness, finances, time, and support, you’re helping guide us to get to these places. And we’re led with so much hope. We know that in 2025 we’re going to accomplish even more things together. I am so humbled that I get to say this to you here today: Merry Christmas, and see you next year. Our holiday message: https://lnkd.in/gRxHNwzm?

?? Day 1 of our 25 Days of Christmas in Whitehall & Montague! ?? Let's kick off the holiday season by celebrating our wonderful communities! Question: What's your favorite thing about the holiday season in Whitehall or Montague? Share below!

Life is unpredictable, but saying goodbye shouldn't be.? That's where Mary comes in, your friend at Mueller Memorial, guiding you through the toughest decisions with a gentle touch.? Let's talk about making those final moments as meaningful as the life we celebrate.? Ever thought about leaving a green legacy? Let's chat in the comments. #CommunityCare #NaturalReturn #PrePlanning

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Happy Father's Day to every father, grandfather, uncle and father-figure! We need you in our homes, communities, schools, and in organizations across this nation! Without active, loving and engaged fathers, our lives and communities would never be what they are meant to be. Today, we salute & celebrate you! #FathersDay #Fathersday2024 #ICGSolutionists #Consulting #consultingfirm #ConsultingGroup