29 Jul Stories from Hertford County: How Public Health Shows Up Every Day
How do we build strong public health systems?
In rural Hertford County, North Carolina, the answer begins with people.
These stories emerged from community story circles, where neighbors gathered to share their experiences and listen to one another.
Through four personal stories, you’ll hear how a childhood vision screening changed one woman’s future, how a community health worker helps neighbors navigate care, why hundreds of residents lined up for COVID-19 vaccines, and how first responders work together in moments of crisis.
Together, these stories reveal that public health is more than hospitals or government programs. It’s the people, relationships, and public institutions that communities rely on every day.
“Send Rural Narratives a message”
Rural Narratives is a project of Narrative Arts, a nonprofit media and storytelling organization working alongside communities to share stories that deepen connection, expand understanding, and strengthen public life in rural America. Learn more at http://www.narrativearts.org.