Catherine Patterson

Co-Executive Director for CityHealth. Proud mother, wife, and policy nerd. All views my own.

[Catherine Patterson @cdowdreilly]

@KatrinaForrest8 The pleasure and honor is all mine, @KatrinaForrest8 ! 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 💛

[Catherine Patterson @cdowdreilly]

It's definitely hard to say goodbye to a wonderful team and really meaningful work. I am so proud to have been a part of CityHealth and a member of the @deBeaumontFndtn staff. Can't wait to root for @city_health and cheer on cities as they pass more health-promoting policies!

[CityHealth @city_health]

We’re sad to bid farewell to our Co-ED Catherine Patterson, who is moving on to another role.

Our Exec. Dir. @KatrinaForrest8: “[Catherine] leaves a strong embedded legacy of partnership and collaboration that we are excited to continue.”

Read more: 👇
https://t.co/V8pbx54V4V

[Catherine Patterson @cdowdreilly]

@LeslieStreeter @Baltimoremag @BaltimoreBanner Congratulations!! So well deserved

[CityHealth @city_health]

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 @CenterEnvHealth 👇 https://t.co/KJSQuieFNa #EcoFriendly #PublicHealth

[CityHealth @city_health]

We’re excited to see that @LouisvilleMayor Craig Greenberg’s budget includes a significant investment in safe, affordable, quality housing for city residents!

Housing is fundamental to good health. https://t.co/GynK06WjCP

[CityHealth @city_health]

It was wonderful to celebrate San Antonio’s 2023 overall gold medal with @SAMetroHealth this afternoon! Metro Health’s Dr. Claude A. Jacob and his fantastic team are helping to make San Antonio healthier for all. Congratulations, and we can’t wait to see where the city goes next!

[Catherine Patterson @cdowdreilly]

What a great day this was! So proud to recognize the work of the City of San Antonio, @Ron_Nirenberg and @SAMetroHealth.

[CityHealth @city_health]

Today, we were proud to award the City of San Antonio with their 2023 CityHealth overall gold medal! 🥇 Congratulations to Mayor @Ron_Nirenberg, @SAMetroHealth, @COSAGOV, and all of the city’s health heroes for getting San Antonio to gold — the only overall gold city in Texas! 🎉

[Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids @TobaccoFreeKids]

We know that ending flavored tobacco sales is great for protecting kids and public health. Data shows that retailers thrive after these policies are implemented too — despite the tobacco industry claiming otherwise.

Our infographic with @city_health has more 👇

[CityHealth @city_health]

Welcome to all the U.S. Mayors in DC this week for @usmayors 92nd Winter Meeting! We hope you'll stop by our booth and say hello 👋

#DCMayors23

[Catherine Patterson @cdowdreilly]

Check out @City_Health’s NEW report, and learn about 12 policies that improve residents’ health and quality of life in the 75 largest U.S. cities. Explore how your city did here: https://t.co/Uo1Aw69SNI

[Catherine Patterson @cdowdreilly]

@ChangeLabWorks is a fantastic resource, and they just released this excellent blueprint for equitable policymaking. Check it out.

[CityHealth @city_health]

New resources from @ChangeLabWorks share strategies for equitable policymaking, from centering local and state solutions, to improving community engagement. Explore them here: https://t.co/hcGzUHTvB6

[Catherine Patterson @cdowdreilly]

@KatrinaForrest8 and @ShelleyHearne have written an incredible playbook for public health advocates. Together with Dr. Pollack Porter, they have created a practical guide for those interested in making the health choice the easy choice. Grab your copy today!

[CityHealth @city_health]

📝 Learn the ins and outs of #policy.
💡Get inspired.
✅ Take action.
Strategic Skills for Public Health Practice: Policy Engagement is an essential guide for #PublicHealth professionals who want to get things done. Learn more: https://t.co/hyP0nFH9mF

[Catherine Patterson @cdowdreilly]

@jennifercofer Yikes, Cofer - please stay safe.

[CityHealth @city_health]

Join us tomorrow for a Park Bench Chat with @tpl_org and @NextCityOrg on the power of local #greenspace policies in U.S. cities!

Register here: https://t.co/umZG9KOP28

[Catherine Patterson @cdowdreilly]

Every person deserves access to #greenspace and the benefits it has on our mental and physical health. Learn how cities are investing in #ParkEquity in this NEW report from @City_Health and @tpl_org: https://t.co/PgoFLJ2IJD

[Power Station @powerstationpod]

@city_health is exactly why I started Power Station. Brilliant #nonprofits & leaders are making #equity, #housing #health & #democracy possible for ALL. This should be amplified, right #media? @KatrinaForrest8 @KPCommHealth @deBeaumontFndtn @cdowdreilly
https://t.co/s7dgP25AqJ

[CityHealth @city_health]

🏆 Today, America's Mayors unanimously recognized that everyone, in every city, deserves the opportunity to live the healthiest possible life. We are proud to stand with @usmayors who adopted Resolution #4 at their 91st Annual Meeting. Read it here 👇 https://t.co/VXAxmhEbT8

[CityHealth @city_health]

🎉 Our @usmayors resolution "Celebrating America's Mayors for Leadership in Health" was passed today by the Children, Health, and Human Services Committee! Thank you Mayor @LevarStoney for your leadership and the strong support of our cosponsors.
https://t.co/VXAxmhEbT8

[CityHealth @city_health]

#DYK that spending just 15 minutes outside each day can have a significant positive impact on your mental health?

Find a park near you to boost your well-being today! https://t.co/FHwSdWDDSo