In March 2023, the Berks County Commissioners released a study exploring options for strengthening our local public health infrastructure. The study listed four recommendations:
- Create a Berks County Health Director position
- Establish a Public Health Advisory Panel
- Support the establishment of a “Healthy Berks” Coalition
- Create a Berks County Health Data Analyst position
The report and its recommendations have received nearly unanimous praise and support from our region’s medical community and voices representing a wide range of public responsibilities.
As the commissioners prepare for a decision on the study, we are happy to support Berks County Medical Society’s virtual lunch and learn conversation on March 6, 2024.
“The goal of the lunch and learn is to discuss the report and how the county’s leadership on these four recommendations would ensure that public health efforts are tailored to the needs of Berks County’s rural, suburban, and urban residents,” Cindy Milian, Health and Human Services program officer said.
This event was supported through the Community General Hospital Healthcare Fund of Berks County Community Foundation.
Registration is now open for the virtual lunch and learn. You can save your virtual seat by clicking here.
Berks County Community Foundation is a nonprofit corporation serving as a civic leader for our region by developing, managing, and distributing charitable funds to improve the quality of life in Berks County, PA. More information is available at www.bccf.org.
