About 129 million (or 40%) of Americans live with at least one chronic disease – such as heart disease and hypertension, cancer, diabetes, or asthma; local health departments provide important community-level solutions to prevent chronic disease. Learn more in this post by Elizabeth Green, PhD:
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JPHMP Direct is the companion site of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, featuring exclusive interviews with journal authors, as well as series of original columns, videos, podcasts and much more, designed to engage a deeper conversation with public health thought leaders, researchers, practitioners, students and readers. The Journal of Public Health Management and Practice (JPHMP) publishes articles which focus on evidence-based public health practice and research. The journal publishes a wide range of population health topics including research to practice; emergency preparedness; bioterrorism; infectious disease surveillance; environmental health; community health assessment, chronic disease prevention and health promotion, and academic-practice linkages. Recognized as the leading practice based public health journal, the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice has recently published focus issues defining the public health workforce, performance management and bridging the research to practice gap. The journal is a bi-monthly peer-reviewed publication guided by a multidisciplinary editorial board of administrators, practitioners and scientists.
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Communications regarding COVID-19 should implement frequent, up-to-date messaging since existing behavioral models and this analysis suggested that individuals can change their COVID-19 protective behaviors as new information becomes available. https://bit.ly/40puy2y
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Many workforce gaps reported by LHDs were universally observed irrespective of LHD characteristics. While most LHDs identified strategies to address gaps, our findings also reveal workforce areas where LHDs reported gaps without an accompanying strategy, indicating areas where LHDs could use more technical assistance and support. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Wsl8C9
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Tufts University collaborated with local schools to implement COVID-19 testing, revealing parental attitudes towards mitigation strategies. The study emphasized the importance of multisector partnerships in public health, ensuring equitable and safe in-person learning, and preparing for future health crises. Learn more in this blog post by Anna L. Thompson and Bradley S. Davis:
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This article focuses on 4 small local health departments (LHDs) that were in the process of seeking Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) reaccreditation or Pathways Recognition using PHAB Standards & Measures Version 2022. https://bit.ly/4jtznAi
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Findings from this study reveal that states with larger proportions of racial and ethnic minorities had higher estimated prevalence of cCMV infection, the most common infectious cause of birth defects and the leading non-genetic cause of sensorineural hearing loss in the US, compared to states with larger proportions of White persons. These estimates may be useful for informing cCMV surveillance at the jurisdiction level and developing tailored, culturally relevant education and prevention strategies for persons at higher risk. https://bit.ly/3PJ3E0H
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Econometric methods enable policymakers to identify true causal relationships, ensuring effective allocation of public resources. Randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental methods provide solid evidence for policy impacts, guiding decisions on healthcare, education, and immigration, ultimately improving public trust and outcomes. Learn more in this blog post by Sezen Ozcan Onal:
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Public health struggles with declining outcomes, burnout, and underfunding. Effective communication, including personal stories, can demonstrate its value. Highlighting successes in tobacco control and other areas shows how public health improves lives and justifies investment in healthier communities. Learn more in this blog post by Kevin Kovach, DrPH, MSc:
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This article spotlights the journey of 4 small local health departments (LHDs) as they strive for excellence through PHAB reaccreditation and Pathways Recognition, guided by the PHAB Standards & Measures Version 2022. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of these LHDs and their commitment to public health in the March issue of JPHMP: https://bit.ly/4jtznAi
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The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and National Association of Medicaid Directors are working together to strengthen the health of American families by fostering partnerships between Medicaid and public health agencies. Learn more in this JPHMP Direct blog post by Lindsey Browning and Caroline Brazeel: https://wp.me/p7l72S-b1e
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