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Anoka County <br />ADMINISTRATION <br />Communications <br />November 15, 2023 <br />Contact: Erik Thorson, Communications Director, 763-324-4612, or e-mail: <br />Erik. Thorson@ anokac ountvmn. nov <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br />Anoka County Public Health Department Receives Award <br />Anoka County's Public Health and Environmental Services department was recently <br />recognized as the recipient of the 2023 Organizational Neighborhood HealthSource (NHS) Builder <br />Award for its ongoing partnership of serving the vulnerable population in Anoka County. <br />The NHS Builder Award is the most public and prestigious way NHS honors a partner <br />organization that has helped shape the way they deliver care. The purpose of the award is to <br />recognize partnerships that support their mission to improve health care access and quality for <br />patients. <br />"Part of our county's mission statement is to be innovative this award is proof of that <br />innovation," said Commissioner Matt Look, chair, Anoka County Board of Commissioners. <br />Award criteria includes making substantial contributions of time and resources, <br />improvements in health care access or services, and showing above and beyond dedication to the <br />NHS mission. <br />"As a public health department, we can't do this work alone so having really strong partners <br />like Neighborhood HealthSource is just a gift," said Public Health and Environmental Services <br />Director Jonelle Hubbard. "Kudos to the team. These staff members work whenever needed to <br />ensure these individuals have the care, medications, and resources they need." <br />The award was presented to the depailiuent at the Rise, Shine, and Give event in October. <br />-30- <br />Respectful, Innovative, Fiscally Responsible <br />Government Center A 2100 3rd Avenue, Suite 700 A Anoka, MN 55303-5024 A www.anokacountymn.gov <br />Office: 763-324-4700 A Fax: 763-324-5490 <br />Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer <br />