MHOA is sharing the information below from the Office of Local and Regional Health

Dear Local Public Health Colleague,

Background:
Since the release of the Blueprint for Public Health Excellence in 2019, the Office of Local and Regional Health (OLRH) has worked tirelessly toward advancing its six interlocking recommendations. One of these recommendations is to create a unified, integrated data system that successfully collects, analyzes, shares, and utilizes data between the state and local public health, enhances equity in the delivery of public health services, and meets emerging data modernization standards. 
 
The Ask:
As OLRH embarks on developing the Local Public Health (LPH) Data Solution, we want to ensure that local public health is involved at every step, from development to deployment. We are currently looking for people in LPH who are interesting in serving in an Advisory position throughout this process. We are seeking a diverse* representation of up to 8 people working in Massachusetts Local Public Health who are interested in serving on an LPH Data Solution Advisory Team over the next 2.5 years to help guide the LPH Data Solution.  
 
Other Advisory opportunities, starting at a later date, may include participating in formative research, user experience (testing what is built), and more. If you are interested in being considered for participation in any Advisory roles, please complete the survey linked below no later than Friday, Aug. 2.
 
Click here to submit the Interest Survey  
 
*Diversity includes but is not limited to: geographic, urban/rural, position title, racial, stage of career in LPH, familiarity with technology, subject interest area, etc. 

LPH Data Solution Advisory Team Purpose:  

• Hear the voice of LPH 
• Advise on Data Solution broad stroke vision 
• Offer strategic planning, advice, and support in Data Solution development 
• Identify and evaluate potential risks and opportunities 
• Leverage networks and connections as early Data Solution Champions 
• Support Data Solution communications to LPH 
  • Monthly webinars 
  • Coalition/membership meetings 
  • Other