Drought and Health: Engaging Public Health and Other Stakeholders – Coping with the impacts of drought on human health – 2023 Water for Food Global Conference.pptx
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“Drought and Health: Engaging Public Health and Other Stakeholders” by Rachel E. Lookadoo at the 2023 Water for Food Global Conference. A recording of the presentation can be found on the conference playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSBeKOIXsg3JNyPowwJj6NDSpx4vlnCYj.
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Drought and Health: Engaging Public Health and Other Stakeholders – Coping with the impacts of drought on human health – 2023 Water for Food Global Conference.pptx
- 1. Drought and Health: Engaging Public Health and Other Stakeholders Rachel E. Lookadoo, JD College of Public Health University of Nebraska Medical Center
- 2. NIDIS Drought and Health Project • Started in 2019 • Partnership between National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
- 3. Drought and Health Project Goals • Share the current state of knowledge on drought and health • Identify gaps and needs for evidence- based research, capacity building, and communication • Engage and develop a drought and health community of practice • Jointly develop a collaborative, multi- partner NIDIS Drought & Public Health Strategy that builds upon project outcomes.
- 4. Expanding Drought and Health Stakeholders Public Health/Healthcare Preparedness Emergency Management Impacted Communities
- 5. Drought and Health Project Approach • National Drought and Health Summit • Regional Drought and Health Workshops • Individual Interviews and Surveys
- 8. Summit Topics Discussed • Environmental Exposure • Water Quality/Quantity • Heat • Air Quality • Disease • Valley Fever and West Nile • Vulnerable Populations • State, Local, and Tribal Health Departments • Non-Government Organizations • International • Next Steps
- 9. Discussion Outcomes • Building Collaboration • Communication and Education • Data and Indicators • Coordination and Implementation • International Synergies • Research • Resources and Support
- 11. Regional Workshops • November 20-21, 2019 – St. Paul, Minnesota • February 26-27, 2020 – Tucson, Arizona • September 23-24, 2020 – Virtual Carolinas workshop • April 12-13, 2022 – Bozeman, Montana • October 19-20, 2022 – Portland, Oregon
- 12. Regional Workshop Development • Identify local partner • Local partner helps identify advisory committee members • Mix of state gov’t, local gov’t, academics, tribal, etc. • Regular calls with advisory committee • Local partner and advisory committee approve agenda • Focus on diversity and practitioners
- 13. Regional Workshop Format • Introduction to Drought and Health • Drought 101 – State Climatologist • Blend of panel and plenary presentations • Conclude with a facilitated discussion: “After this workshop, someone should _________.”
- 15. • 16 interviews with state public health departments conducted across U.S. • Common concerns: • Private (unregulated) wells, • Data availability/accessibility, • Recreational water use/availability Interviews
- 16. NIDIS Drought and Health Strategy Document • To be released in 2023 • Based on summit, workshop, survey, and interview findings • Will help inform future health-related activities with NIDIS and potential future funding opportunities • Will support federal and state entities in policy actions needed for public health, healthcare, and emergency preparedness for addressing drought events