Website: https://www.northshorepublichealth.com/
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Tech Stack/Build: Wix | Javascript, CSS, HTML5

Project Overview:The North Shore Public Health Collaborative (NSPHC) project presented a unique opportunity to contribute to public health initiatives. My responsibility encompassed the entire design and development process for the NSPHC website, a collaborative effort of eight local health departments supported by a state Public Health Excellence grant. The website was conceived to highlight the collective's commitment to enhancing local health services, focusing on disease prevention and health promotion.

Challenges:The primary challenge was to design a platform that effectively communicated the mission and services of multiple health departments in a unified and coherent manner. Additionally, it was crucial to ensure that the website was user-friendly and accessible, providing easy access to important health resources and information for diverse community members.

Solutions:

• Unified Design Approach: To reflect the collaborative nature of NSPHC, I developed a design that brought together the identities of the eight health departments under a single, cohesive visual theme. This approach helped to reinforce the sense of unity and collective purpose among the departments.
• Focus on Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: The content and design of the website emphasized NSPHC's core focus areas: disease prevention and health promotion. This was achieved through the strategic placement of information, interactive elements, and visuals that highlighted these themes.
• Custom Features for Enhanced User Experience: I incorporated custom features designed to facilitate user engagement and accessibility. These included interactive maps, resource directories, and clear navigation paths to guide users to vital health information and services.
• User-Centric Interface: Recognizing the diverse audience, the website was designed with a user-centric approach, ensuring ease of use for all, regardless of technical proficiency. The layout was intuitive, with a clear hierarchy of information and responsive design for accessibility across various devices.
• Resource Accessibility: A key objective was to simplify access to essential health resources. The site featured a well-organized resource section, providing users with straightforward pathways to find health services, educational materials, and department contacts.

Outcome:

The NSPHC website successfully served as a centralized hub for the collaborative, effectively showcasing their dedication to improving local health services. The unified design and custom features ensured a seamless, user-centric experience, enhancing accessibility to important health resources. The website became a critical tool in amplifying the reach and impact of the health departments, promoting disease prevention, and health education within the communities.

This project underscored my ability to synthesize complex information into a cohesive and engaging digital platform. By balancing creative design with functional development, I delivered a website that not only met the collaborative's objectives but also served as an accessible public health resource for the community.

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