Survive and Thrive: Roadmap for New Local Health Officials

Survive and Thrive: Roadmap for New Local Health Officials, formerly known as New Local Health Official Orientation, is a learning opportunity designed to enhance the skills of new local health officials -- the top executives at local health departments.

If you are a new local health official, it allows you the chance to engage with new and experienced colleagues to learn skills for the challenges and opportunities presented by your new role. 

Survive and Thrive applications are no longer being accepted for 2008-2009.

As a Survive and Thrive Fellow, you will gain practical tools and tactics to help engage elected officials and community partners; best manage strategic planning and human, financial, and information resources; and bolster your ability to resolve challenges unique to your new role.

The Cost

Through support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation*, Survive and Thrive Fellows are provided scholarships that cover the cost of the course. Travel, lodging and meals for the in-person workshops will also be covered as part of the scholarship.

*Pending approval

The Requirements

New local health officials must have been in their position for two years or less and commit to approximately 100 hours over a one year period that includes the following activities:

• Workshop preparation
• In person attendance of workshops
• Development of an active coaching relationship
• Monthly conference calls with coaches and peers

Free Survive and Thrive tools are available on our site.

» Frequently Asked Questions

» PDF of Survive and Thrive Brochure

For more information, contact:

Ramon L. Bonzon, MPH

Program Associate

Phone: (202) 783-5550 ext. 271

Email: rbonzon@naccho.org