Maternal and Child Health Podcast with Dr. Lindsey Yates
JPHMP Editor-in-chief Lloyd Novick speaks with Dr. Lindsey Yates about working together to improve maternal health.
Read moreMonthly Archives: April 2024
Public Health as a Bridge to Peace between Israel and Palestine
In the post-October 7th era, with the Israel-Hamas war raging, some opponents would prefer to lean into their oppositional instincts, rather than constructive ways to improve health within Israel and Palestine. Cooperation is more essential now than ever.
Read moreDefining Sexual and Reproductive Health
To effectively engage in activities related to sexual and reproductive health (SRH), it’s imperative to recalibrate our understanding of SRH and track its evolving conceptual boundaries. This post aims to delve into the definitions of SRH, starting with its seminal articulation at the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in 1994.
Read moreHow Scripts for Case Investigation and Contact Tracing Evolved During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A new study examines how the design and modification of COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing interview scripts can help inform future pandemic responses.
Read morePublic Health Nurses in an Emergency Response: Highlighting Proficiencies and Training Needs
Public health nurses and nurse-led local health departments possess unique skills that were important in responding to COVID-19, especially in areas related to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and applying evidence-based approaches. Areas for additional training were also identified to guide future public health nurse workforce development.
Read moreA Community-Based CRC Screening Program on the US-Mexico Border
We successfully implemented a population-based, culturally adapted intervention to address low colorectal cancer screening completion in a US-Mexico border county and were successful at achieving increased screening rates in an underserved area.
Read moreCollaborating and Innovating to Improve Maternal Health
State Maternal Health Innovation awardees share strategies to systematically improve maternal health and equity in outcomes.
Read moreStrengthening Rapid Response Protocols for Prescription Opioid Disruptions: ASTHO Shares Considerations for State and Territorial Health Agencies
State and territorial health agencies play a vital role in addressing disruptions in access to prescription opioids, underscoring the need for formal response protocols to uphold patient safety and continuity of care.
Read moreLeaders Needed: Let’s Redefine Advocacy Instruction in Schools and Programs of Public Health
Through an inclusive, rigorous, consensus-driven process, we can redefine our advocacy instructional model and better prepare public health students to engage in policy advocacy.
Read moreMississippi’s Pioneering Path of an Age-Friendly Ecosystem
Mississippi’s public health sector is a leader in addressing the needs of its aging population through the adoption of the Age-Friendly Public Health Systems 6Cs Framework, which prioritizes multi-sector collaboration and represents a practical model that other states can use to promote equitable healthy aging.
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