Episode 44: Rethinking Public Health | Orleans’ Department of Health & Human Services

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Orleans: Behind the Scenes

Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro

48 episodes

3 days ago

On Orleans: Behind the Scenes, Mia and Mike bring you the talk of the town. Tune in to hear what's happening this week and what's coming up next! With Mia Baumgarten, Media Program Coordinator and Mike Solitro, Assistant Town Planner.

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Episode 44: Rethinking Public Health | Orleans’ Department of Health & Human Services

Orleans: Behind the Scenes

13 minutes 39 seconds

2 months ago

Episode 44: Rethinking Public Health | Orleans’ Department of Health & Human Services

In this episode of Orleans Behind the Scenes, hosts Amanda Converse and Mia Baumgarten talk with Alex Fitch, Director of Orleans’ newly renamed Department of Health and Human Services. Alex shares her career journey and how she came to lead the department, explains the wide range of responsibilities her team carries - from food safety and septic oversight to public health nursing and wellness initiatives - and discusses why the department’s new name better reflects its expanded role in supporting the wellbeing of Orleans residents.

The conversation also highlights the Town’s new partnership with CredibleMind, an online mental well-being platform that provides trusted resources for residents while giving the Town valuable insights into community health needs. Tune in to hear how Orleans is rethinking public health, expanding access to services, and making mental wellness more accessible for everyone.

🔗 Explore CredibleMind for free at lowercape.crediblemind.com

🔗 Learn more about the Department of Health and Human Services: https://www.town.orleans.ma.us/254/Health-Human-Services