ABOUT US
Our team works hard to:
- Understand complex problems by listening to people impacted by them.
- Find solutions that are evidence-based and community-supported.
- Train local advocates.
- Build support for policies that improve health and wellbeing.
Since 2009, CivCom has collaborated with more than 50 public health organizations throughout the United States—including the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida, Blue Zones, and the Oregon Health Authority. Our focus is in Florida, where we are working to end nicotine addiction in partnership with 24 tobacco-free coalitions.
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February 26, 2019 · Leadership,Management,Employee Engagement,Workplace Culture,CollaborationLeading isn’t easy. Every person in a team is unique, and change is constant. Yet, there’s one thing that remains the same: We all share a common set of needs. Understanding these needs can help leaders cultivate teams that are engaged and effective. The 4 pillars of high-performing teams We...October 23, 2018 · harm reduction,opioids,syringe exchange,needle exchange,syringe servicesThe U.S. has seen a drastic increase in opioid overdose deaths in recent years. As the epidemic has grown, so has the need for harm reduction. Harm reduction programs acknowledge that some level of drug use in society is inevitable, but that drug-related death and disease are preventable. A...June 29, 2018 · Communication,Policy,Advocacy,Public Policy,Public HealthIn an ideal world, the policies that get passed would be those that are most needed, fair, and effective. Yet, policy solutions proven to benefit communities often go ignored. So what does it take to get a policy passed? It starts with a strong communication plan. 1. Find common ground. An...
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