UWEC CERCA 2025

Public Health Nursing Experiences in Clark CountyTo explore public health concerns in rural communities with large Plain Community populations. Students will provide public health updates that will be shared in various formats, including public service announcements, newsletters, and in person meetings. Low health literacy and education levels within the Plain Community are addressed by providing research-based materials in formats that are appropriate for their community. Public service announcements were recorded covering severe weather, water safety, and sun safety. Plain Community newsletter topics were created covering oral care, general vaccinations, the measles outbreak and the MMR vaccine, and the HPV vaccine. Social media content was created for Public Health Week covering healthy eating, water intake, exercise at home, meditation and mindfulness, and selfcare. To promote work culture, a coloring contest and human BINGO activity were created for Clark County Public Health staff.