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Recent injuries in the NFL and Brett Favre’s news that he has Parkinson’s disease are vivid reminders of the long-term impact of concussions. A recent study showed that a single concussion can raise the risk of Parkinson’s by 57% and dementia by 72%. In his latest Forbes.com article, Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH, MA outlines the problem and offers potential solutions. What steps should be taken to reduce the risk of brain injuries? https://lnkd.in/gSc6Twsf Gary W. Miller

Through Innovative, Multi-Sector Partnerships for Community Transformation (IMPACT) in Public Health, members of the business and public health communities learned to work better together. de Beaumont program and research associate Emma Dewhurst and senior program associate Bethany Kuerten explain how these partnerships show the value of cross-sector collaboration and share lessons from the IMPACT initiative: https://bit.ly/47yJEpv #business #collaboration #partnerships #PublicHealth

Do you know a student who rocked public health in 2024? Nominate them for the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice's annual roundup! 🏆 Learn more from JPHMP Direct: https://bit.ly/3zkOUAy #PublicHealth #students

While depression is purple, the unmet need for treatment is red, writes Catherine Ettman, PhD for the JPHMP Direct blog. In a divided country, seeking improved mental health care and access to health services could be an area for unity across partisan groups. #PublicHealth #MentalHealth #depression #health https://lnkd.in/eWh-cDQP

Florida's new guidance on mRNA vaccines is misleading and dangerous, according to our president and CEO, Dr. Brian Castrucci. By rejecting the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and FDA, the guidance threatens the health of Floridians, especially the elderly and others with high-risk conditions. See Dr. Castrucci's latest column on Forbes.com.

Every day, scientists, researchers, and other experts gain new knowledge to protect and promote the health of communities, meaning the guidance for some public health recommendations may change. But as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, such change can erode trust in health organizations. How can public health professionals build trust with their communities when they don't have all the answers? de Beaumont Vice President of Communications Mark Miller shares research-backed tips for effectively communicating in the face of uncertainty: https://bit.ly/47n9HQy #communication #HealthComm #HealthComms #PublicHealth #trust

Registration is open for the 2024 Public Health Learning Forum! 💡 Join the Public Health Foundation virtually Oct. 15-18 to explore key workforce development issues such as: -Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals -Academic health department partnerships -Workforce capacity assessments Learn more and register for free on the TRAIN Learning Network: https://bit.ly/3KxnQ2E #ProfessionalDevelopment #PublicHealth #WFDInAction #workforce

Thrilled to share our recently published paper uplifting the strengths and opportunities for growth among the MCH Workforce using #PHWINS 2021 data. Collaborating with MCH colleagues is always such a pleasure, and I'm looking forward to sharing more insights into the needs of state and local public health workers in the future. More to come with #PHWINS 2024!

We are proud to have so many de Beaumont staff and alumni represented in Grantmakers In Health's Terrance Keenan Institute for Emerging Leaders in Health Philanthropy. Program Director Brittany Giles-Cantrell is the latest de Beaumont employee to participate in this unique professional development opportunity. She joins de Beaumont-affiliated colleagues including: -Melissa Monbouquette, executive director of The BUILD Health Challenge (Class of 2022) -Katy Evans, PhD, senior program officer (Class of 2022) -Christine Kudrav James, senior director of finance and operations (Class of 2020) -Emily Yu, former executive director of The BUILD Health Challenge (Class of 2018) -Catherine Patterson, former co-executive director of CityHealth (Class of 2016) -Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH, MA, president and CEO (Class of 2014) Learn more about these and other exceptional leaders in health philanthropy: https://bit.ly/4edRzuE #health #leadership #philanthropy #ProfessionalDevelopment #PublicHealth #TKIFellows #TKIFellows24

Mental health care is a non-partisan need that requires bipartisan solutions, writes Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH, MA in a new column on Forbes.com. A new survey found 1 in 4 U.S. adults had symptoms of depression, with no significant differences among Republicans, Independents, and Democrats. Only 38% of Americans with depression symptoms had seen a mental health care provider in the past year, meaning that 62% have needs that aren’t being met. Republicans were more likely to report this unmet need, and the column explores why and what we can do about it. https://lnkd.in/gdgFaGvh #publichealth #mentalhealth #depression #healthcare #politics