Katrina S. Forrest (@katrinaforrest8) 's Twitter Profile
Katrina S. Forrest

@katrinaforrest8

Policy wonk📝 | Music lover 🎶 | Basketball fanatic 🏀 | Believer 🙏🏾 | Co- Executive Director of @city_health | @councilofdc alum | Dog mom 🐶| VIEWS MY OWN.

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What does an accessible streetscape look like? Smart Growth America is seeking insight from people with disabilities on accessibility in street design in a new research study. Take the survey: smartgrowthamerica.org/accessible-str…

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Thanks for the opportunity to speak with public health law practitioners about policymaking and legal epidemiology! Great to see so much excitement about working at the local level to advance health policy. Great conference! NACCHO @akeemstweets #PublicHealthLaw #PHLPC24

Thanks for the opportunity to speak with public health law practitioners about policymaking and legal epidemiology! Great to see so much excitement about working at the local level to advance health policy. Great conference! <a href="/NACCHOalerts/">NACCHO</a>
 @akeemstweets #PublicHealthLaw #PHLPC24
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Today, we were proud to award the City of New Orleans its 2023 Overall Gold Medal! 🥇 Big thanks to Mayor LaToya Cantrell, the New Orleans City Council, and the New Orleans Health Department for prioritizing health and adopting policies that give all New Orleanians access to healthy choices. Congratulations!

Today, we were proud to award the City of New Orleans its 2023 Overall Gold Medal! 🥇 Big thanks to <a href="/mayorcantrell/">Mayor LaToya Cantrell</a>, the <a href="/NOLACityCouncil/">New Orleans City Council</a>, and the <a href="/nolahealthdept/">New Orleans Health Department</a> for prioritizing health and adopting policies that give all New Orleanians access to healthy choices. Congratulations!
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Today @ US Alcohol Policy Alliance's #AP20 convening, our Dr. David Jernigan discussed the powerful influence of the #alcohol industry on public health policy. Let's continue moving from evidence to action with policy solutions like Safer Alcohol Sales! David H. Jernigan cityhealth.org/our-policy-pac…

Today @ <a href="/USAlcoholPolicy/">US Alcohol Policy Alliance</a>'s #AP20 convening, our  Dr. David Jernigan discussed the powerful influence of the #alcohol industry on public health policy. Let's continue moving from evidence to action with policy solutions like Safer Alcohol Sales! <a href="/dhjalcohol/">David H. Jernigan</a> cityhealth.org/our-policy-pac…
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Our partners at PublicHealthLawRsrch have just relaunched LawAtlas.org! These new interactive maps and tables can be used to explore and understand the law to support #PublicHealth research and practice.

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With Smart Growth America’s recent report, practitioners and advocates get the tools they need to measure the impact of #CompleteStreets policies. Check it out: smartgrowthamerica.org/from-policy-to…

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Cities can lead by example with Eco-Friendly Purchasing policies! 🌱 By choosing non-toxic products, city leaders can help create a healthier, safer environment for all. Learn more in our latest blog from Center for Environmental Health 👇 cityhealth.org/resource/how-e… #EcoFriendly #PublicHealth

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Congrats to the City of Fort Worth City Council for adopting the new Urban Forest Master Plan!  Together with Texas Trees Foundation, Fort Worth Parks, & other city departments, the city will expand urban tree cover and create new greenspace for residents to enjoy. fortworthtexas.gov/news/2024/7/ne…

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Congrats St. Louis! St. Louis City Board of Aldermen updated its #CompleteStreets policy to make streets safer by giving advocates & residents more say in their design. Thanks to Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer for her leadership & Mayor Cara Spencer for supporting complete streets! firstalert4.com/2024/07/12/boa…

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Attending NACCHO #NA360? Join us for networking and fun at the CityHealth Happy Hour! 📅 Wed. July 24 🕔 5–7 pm 📍 Anchor Bar, 450 Fort Street W, Suite 100, Detroit, MI (just a 7-min. walk from the Convention Center) RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Attending <a href="/NACCHOalerts/">NACCHO</a> #NA360? Join us for networking and fun at the CityHealth Happy Hour!

📅 Wed. July 24
🕔 5–7 pm
📍 Anchor Bar, 450 Fort Street W, Suite 100, Detroit, MI (just a 7-min. walk from the Convention Center)

RSVP here: 

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We are thrilled that Mayor Cara Spencer Jones signed a #CompleteStreets bill that will make St. Louis's streets safer for all! Thanks again to Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer & advocates for their leadership on this policy win! @smartgrowthUSA National Complete Streets Coalition bit.ly/4cYGzAW

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📅 Mark your calendars! On September 10th at 10:00am, Katrina Forrest, JD will share essential skills for engaging policy makers with confidence. This is a must-attend for anyone looking to drive health policy change. Secure your spot! loom.ly/Xq8lOd8

📅 Mark your calendars! On September 10th at 10:00am, Katrina Forrest, JD will share essential skills for engaging policy makers with confidence. This is a must-attend for anyone looking to drive health policy change. Secure your spot! loom.ly/Xq8lOd8
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It has been such a great privilege to work alongside Catherine Patterson. Together, we pioneered a shared leadership model, expanded our staff, our policy package, and our geographic footprint. We implemented the initiative’s first-ever strategic plan & defined equity for CityHealth.

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Our work together has set CityHealth up for continued success. I am so incredibly excited for you, Catherine Patterson, and can’t wait to cheer you on in your future endeavors. Thank you so much for your partnership! 💛👏🏾🎉

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It has been such a great privilege to work alongside Catherine Patterson. Together, we pioneered a shared leadership model, expanded our staff, our policy package, and our geographic footprint. We implemented the initiative’s first-ever strategic plan & defined equity for CityHealth.

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Our work together has set CityHealth up for continued success. I am so incredibly excited for you, Catherine Patterson, and can’t wait to cheer you on in your future endeavors. Thank you so much for your partnership! 💛👏🏾🎉

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Katrina S. Forrest The pleasure and honor is all mine, Katrina S. Forrest ! Your brilliance and dedication to health-promoting policies is exceptional and I can't wait to celebrate all of your successes. Truly a fan for life 💛

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We’re excited to be at the GOP Local Leaders Fall National Conference in beautiful #OKC! Join us and Trust for Public Land for a workshop to learn how public parks and #Greenspace can benefit your city. The session is today @ 4:15 p.m. CT. We hope to see you there!

We’re excited to be at the <a href="/GOPLocal/">GOP Local Leaders</a> Fall National Conference in beautiful #OKC! 

Join us and <a href="/tpl_org/">Trust for Public Land</a> for a workshop to learn how public parks and #Greenspace can benefit your city. The session is today @ 4:15 p.m. CT. We hope to see you there!
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Today, we're excited to be in Austin, TX, at the Healthier Texas #HealthierTexasSummit2024! Executive Director Katrina S. Forrest joins David Lofye Consulting & Catherine Patterson for a panel discussion on "Pedal to the Medal: Putting Policy Skills into Action." healthiertexassummit.com

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Don’t miss CityHealth Executive Director Katrina S. Forrest at @debeaumontfndtn’s Disrupt sessions on Oct. 29, 2:30 pm ET for an important conversation on "Policy As Medicine: How Health Commissioners Navigated Politics While Promoting Health." #APHA2024 debeaumont.org/news/2024/get-…