Sarah Brisco

Plan, develop, and coordinate public health programs to address key health concerns such as chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health, environmental health, infectious disease control, injury prevention, or health promotion. Evaluate program effectiveness using health data, performance metrics, and community feedback; adjust goals and strategies as needed to improve outcomes. Develop educational materials, outreach tools, and technical guidance for community partners, stakeholders, and the public. Prepare reports, grant applications, and program summaries in accordance with agency, state, and federal requirements. Collaborate with internal departments, local health units, schools, nonprofits, and other governmental agencies to coordinate service delivery and leverage resources. Maintain accurate, organized records of program activities, expenditures, outcomes, and evaluations. Conduct community outreach and represent the agency at public events, health fairs, advisory meetings, or legislative briefings as needed. Ensure that all program activities are conducted in compliance with public health laws, grant conditions, and departmental policy. Respond to inquiries from the public or partners regarding program information and resources.

The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) program helps adults 19 years old and older, or high school non-completers of any age, who would like to enroll in any college within the U.S. for the first time or who would like to re-enter college after dropping out, by assisting with the college admission process and finding financial assistance for their education. EOC counselors travel regularly and can visit with prospective students or agencies anywhere within the 12-county service areas. All EOC services are free.

The Tobacco Prevention and Cessation program, launched in 2001, is aimed at reducing the burden of tobacco use by Arkansans. This program is charged with developing and implementing a statewide and comprehensive tobacco education, prevention, and cessation program.