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Author Archives: Jennifer Grizzard Ekzarkhov

26 Feb 2021

Creative Health Communications in Tennessee

by Jennifer Grizzard Ekzarkhov | posted in: Update | 0

When it was clear that the COVID-19 pandemic was continuing into 2021, Well Connected Communities program assistant Susan Holloway was looking for new outreach methods in her community of Jackson, Tennessee. The local crime newspaper, CrimeSEENExaminerNews, was also looking for … Continued

25 Feb 2021

Scott County EMPOWER Attend 2021 National 4-H Summit for Healthy Living

by Jennifer Grizzard Ekzarkhov | posted in: Update | 0

Scott County EMPOWER youth leaders represented Indiana at the National 4-H Summit for Healthy Living on February 14, 2021. More than 560 participants attended this virtual conference from 34 states, the U.S. Territories of Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, … Continued

20 Feb 2021

Well Connected Communities in Georgia

by Jennifer Grizzard Ekzarkhov | posted in: Update | 0

Written by Dr. Courtney Brown and Dr. Jenna Daniel Reprinted with permission. Click here to read the full Georgia 4-H Annual Report. Well Connected Communities is an effort to cultivate wellness across the country. In partnership with National 4-H Council, … Continued

9 Feb 2021

University of Maryland Eastern Shore WCC team honored by Princess Anne Town Commissioners

by Jennifer Grizzard Ekzarkhov | posted in: Update | 0

On Monday, February 1, 2021, The Princess Anne Town Commissioners presented to  the University of Maryland Eastern Shore-Well Connected Communities (UMES -WCC) team, a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of the UMES-WCC team‘s dedication and diligence in Community Service to … Continued

3 Feb 2021

Updates from Across Well Connected Communities

by Jennifer Grizzard Ekzarkhov | posted in: Update | 0

Short-term outcomes from seven rural communities as they apply the core principles of Well Connected Communities into their action plans.

14 Dec 2020

CDC’s 500 Cities Project is becoming PLACES (Population Level Analysis and Community Estimates)

by Jennifer Grizzard Ekzarkhov | posted in: Update | 0

As the nation faces an unprecedented health crisis, it is more important than ever to have health information at the local level. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 500 Cities is expanding to PLACES, a first-of-its-kind effort to release … Continued

23 Nov 2020

REPOST: With a Focus on Equity, Geography No Longer Has To Be Destiny

by Jennifer Grizzard Ekzarkhov | posted in: Update | 0

By Olugbenga Ajilore and Katrina Badger  November 19, 2020, 3:51 pm This article was originally posted on The Center for American Progress website and is reposted here with permission. To read the full article visit https://ampr.gs/3pJaNQ6. Regardless of where people in the United States … Continued

19 Nov 2020

Celebrating “Can Do” Spirit on National Rural Health Day

by Jennifer Grizzard Ekzarkhov | posted in: Update | 0

The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health sets aside the third Thursday of every November to celebrate National Rural Health Day. National Rural Health Day is an opportunity to “Celebrate the Power of Rural” by honoring the selfless, … Continued

29 Sep 2020

Opportunity4All Forum: Access, Equity & Mobility for America’s Youth

by Jennifer Grizzard Ekzarkhov | posted in: Update | 0

Millions of young people face a widening opportunity gap in education, mental health and social inequities, which threaten their potential and the growth of our communities. As our country continues to address how youth will or will not be engaged … Continued

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