Why local public health matters — for your wallet, your health, and your community
When we think about health care, many of us picture hospitals, doctors’ offices, or high-dollar procedures. But often the most powerful—and cost-saving—work happens behind the scenes: in local public health departments working in our communities.
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): How Public Health Agencies Can Screen, Document, and Track Outcomes
Learn how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) impact long-term health, why ACEs screening matters for public health, and how Nightingale Notes supports trauma-informed documentation using the Omaha System.
Comprehensive Public Health Documentation
Nightingale Notes gives Le Sueur County a comprehensive public health EHR that supports documentation, reporting and population insight – while reducing administrative burden on staff.
Navigating Public Health Dept. Data Migration: To Import or Not to Import Your Patient Health Records?
Transitioning to a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a significant step for any public health department. One crucial decision is whether to import your data from your previous EHR.