CEO Blog: Tips & Stories from the Field

Welcome to the CEO Blog, where our Founder & CEO, Alexandra Piatkowski, shares reflections, tips, and stories from her journey in public health. This space offers insights on leadership, equity, and turning data into action — with lessons from the field and ideas to inspire healthier communities.

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Public Health is Everywhere: Why We Need to Tell Better Stories This Public Health Week

Public health is everywhere—but too often, its impact goes unnoticed. In recognition of Canadian Public Health Week and National Public Health Week, this article explores why storytelling is one of public health's most powerful tools. From loneliness and healthy aging to community engagement and health equity, discover why making the invisible visible is essential to building healthier, more connected communities.

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Defending Public Health: What It Really Takes in 2025

Public health shouldn’t have to fight for its place, but in 2025 it often does. Political pressure, public skepticism, and post-COVID cracks in trust are shaping the landscape we work in.

We can’t control the politics or the misinformation—but we can control how we show up, how we communicate, and how we rebuild trust. Here’s what defending public health really looks like now.

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