Ned and Jo Baker, 2011

 

The Ned E. Baker Lecture Series
This  annual  lecture, named in honor of NALBOH co-founder and first President Ned E. Baker, highlights and celebrates  the important role boards of health play in improving the health of communities across the nation. NALBOH is proud to be  a partner in this series, which is also sponsored by the College of Health and Human Services at Bowling Green State University, the Cove Charitable Trust of Boston, and the Wood County (OH) Hospital Foundation.  The series  is available by webcast to more than 3,000 local boards of health throughout the nation. These annual public health lectures provide local boards of health with an opportunity to celebrate National Public Health Week locally and link with other boards throughout the country.

 

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Ned Baker served for 12 years on the Wood County, Ohio, Board of Health, including two terms as its President. During 1991-92, Ned served as Chairman of the committee which founded NALBOH. Later, he was elected as NALBOH's first President. In 1995, he was appointed Executive Director and served in this position until his retirement in 1998. He is an Ex Officio member of the NALBOH Board of Directors and served as Interim CEO in 2012.

 

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About the Ned E. Baker   Lecture in Public Health Series   Learn more about the Ned E. Baker Lectures in Public Health   The 2012 Baker Lecture topic was, "Telling the Public Health Story: How to Affect Policy, Engage Elected Officials, and Inspire Citizens." The speaker was Andy Goodman, nationally recognized author, speaker, and consultant in the field of public interest communications. View the archived 2012 webcast   The 2011 Baker Lecture topic was "Using Social Marketing to Strengthen Public Health Policies." The speaker was Kristen Grimm, founder and president of Spitfire Strategies. View the archived 2011 webcast   The 2010 Baker Lecture topic was "A Growing Hunger: The Nation's Demand for Food Safety and Nutrition Information." The panel featured nationally recognized experts Keith L. Krinn, RS, MA, DAAS, CPHA, Claudine J. Kavanaugh, PhD, MPH, RD, and Margo Wootan, DSc. View the archived 2010 webcast   The 2009 Baker Lecture topic was "Building a Healthier America."The panel consisted of Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré (Ret.), Stephanie Bailey, MD, MS, and J. Nick Baird, MD. View the archived 2009 webcast   The 2008 Baker Lecture topic was "The Institute of Medicine's Future of Public Health - 20 Years Later." The speaker was Hugh Tilson, MD, DrPh, Senior Advisor to the Dean, Public Health Leadership Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. View the archived 2008 webcast   The 2007 Baker Lecture topic was “New Rules for Strengthening the Public Health System.” The speaker was Leslie Beitsch, MD, JD, Director, Center for Medicine and Public Health, Florida State University. View the archived 2007 webcast   The 2006 Baker Lecture topic was “Engaging the Public in Public Health.” The speaker was David Matthews, PhD, President of Kettering Foundation. View the archived 2006 webcast   The 2005 Baker Lecture topic was "Working with Local Elected Officials to Improve Public Health." The speaker was Vaughn Mamlin Upshaw, DrPH, EdD, former NALBOH President and member of the NALBOH Board of Directors. View the archived 2005 webcast   The 2004 Baker Lecture topic was "Local Responsibilities Related to National Environmental Health Priorities." The speaker was Richard Jackson, MD, Senior Advisor to the Director, Center for Disease Control and Prevention. View the archived 2004 webcast   The 2003 Baker Lecture topic was "Communicating Under Fire: Focus on Public Health Situations." The speaker was Vincent Covello, Director of the Center for Risk Communication. View the archived 2003 webcast   The 2002 Baker Lecture topic was "The Changing Roles of Local Board of Health: From Service Provision to Assurance." The speaker was Susan Scrimshaw, PhD, School of Public Health Dean, University of Illinois at Chicago. View the archived 2002 webcast   The 2001 Baker Lecture topic was "Relationships: Family, Community and Public Health." The speaker was Michael E. Bird, President of the American Public Health Association (APHA). View the archived 2001 webcast   The first Ned E. Baker lecture was held on April 7, 2000. Dr. C. William Keck's presentation was "Multiple Partnerships: Endless Opportunities," View the archived 2000 webcast

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To suggest future topics or speakers, please call (419) 353-7714 or email Tim Tegge.

 

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