CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, Winter 2023
The Site Visit Team identified several collaborative processes that Cumberland County Department of Public Health has developed/facilitated as best practices. The health department has convened a large number of community partners to work on the opioid crisis, including locating a Narcan vending machine at the jail. The department is also developing a new division within the health department to work on homelessness, jail health and substance abuse issues. Additionally, the health department provides space within its facility and other resources to Stedman-Wade Health Services (FQHC).
DURHAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, Winter 2023
The Site Visit Team identified the agreement between Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) and Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc (an FQHC) as a best practice for collaborating with community health care providers. DCoDPH provides clinic space and medical support such as phlebotomy and lab services, pharmacy access, etc., within the DCoDPH facility to the FQHC.