First, some sad news to share about Gregory Erickson, a former MHOA president and longtime public health director in Wilmington. He recently passed away and will be remembered by family and friends with services on Sunday. We extend our thoughts to his loved ones. 

Members are encouraged to share news whether it is sad or celebratory for inclusion in our newsletter so we can help our community stay connected. We do our best to keep track and rely on you all to share. Our weekly newsletter typically hits your inbox on Fridays. We'll be taking a newsletter break on Fridays, Nov. 27, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

OLRH is hosting feedback sessions this month regarding current and future funding, grant administration, and regional structures. This is an important opportunity to share your experience and future recommendations. Details and registration information are here.

I'll leave you for the weekend with a fun video shared by the American Public Health Association about the importance of public health in a movie trailer format. It's great content for your departmental social media or newsletters.

Regards,

Teresa Wood Kett, executive director