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From Wearables to Workflows: A Q&A with Dr. Aiden J. Chauntry on What Public Health Practitioners Should Know About Physiological Data

As wearable data move from pilot projects into everyday public health practice, one question looms large: when should teams actually act? Dr. Aiden J. Chauntry shares hard‑won lessons on decision‑readiness, context, workflow capacity, and equity—offering a grounded look at how wearable data can support action rather than distract from it.
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Collective Partnership in Action: Shifting from Viewing CHWs as Research Helpers to Essential Co-Researchers

This entry is part 65 of 65 in the series Wide World of Public Health Systems
Community Health Workers are underutilized in research leadership roles, but a partnership of Minnesota organizations is working to change that.
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Social Return on Investment of Public Health Accreditation

This entry is part 65 of 65 in the series Focus on Accreditation and Innovation
Understanding the SROI of public health Accreditation is one method for PHAB, Accredited health departments, and health departments considering pursuing Accreditation to explain the value of Accreditation, including costs, benefits, and impacts, to partners and other interest holders.
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From Vision to Action: Building Community Capacity for Safer Streets Through a Public Health Framework

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Mar 2026
This blog highlights how the North Carolina Vision Zero Collaborative uses a public health, capacity-building approach to help communities create and implement Vision Zero plans to reduce roadway deaths and serious injuries to zero.
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Dr. Bill Foege — A Public Health Trailblazer

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Public Health Trailblazers
In this first post in a series celebrating Public Health Trailblazers, Drs. Ed Baker and Paul Erwin reflect on the legacy of Dr. William “Bill” Foege.
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Leveraging AskPHAB for (Re)Accreditation & Pathways Success

This entry is part 64 of 65 in the series Focus on Accreditation and Innovation
Accreditation can raise questions at any stage, and the askPHAB email offers health departments a simple way to get measure‑specific and process‑related guidance.
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JPHMP Direct Talk Podcast: Building Trust in Public Health

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Building Trust in Public Health: A North Carolina Perspective
This episode of JPHMP Direct Talk explores why trust is the cornerstone of effective public health and how North Carolina is setting an example for strengthening that trust through data-driven strategies and community engagement.
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Honoring Two Pillars of Public Health Leadership: Dr. Paul Erwin and Dr. Peggy Honoré

This entry is part 17 of 17 in the series News & Announcements
The leadership, scholarship, and unwavering commitment of Dr. Paul Erwin and Dr. Peggy Honoré have shaped not only JPHMP but the broader field of public health.
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Are You Ready to “Rock Your Readiness”? A Guide to PHAB’s Readiness Assessment

This entry is part 63 of 65 in the series Focus on Accreditation and Innovation
The PHAB Readiness Assessment is the essential first step for any eligible health department beginning its accreditation journey. The self-reported assessment offers a structured look at a department’s current practices, policies, and capacity, helping them understand where they stand before diving into the full Accreditation process.
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Dr. Erika Martin Appointed Associate Editor of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice

This entry is part 16 of 17 in the series News & Announcements
Dr. Erika Martin assumes the role of Associate Editor of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice.
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From Vision to Action: Building Community Capacity for Safer Streets Through a Public Health Framework

February 13, 2026

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Mar 2026

This blog highlights how the North Carolina Vision Zero Collaborative uses a public health, capacity-building approach to help communities create and implement Vision Zero plans to reduce roadway deaths and serious injuries to zero.

Celebrating 10 Years of the Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS)

November 19, 2025

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series PH WINS 2024

This episode of JPHMP Direct TALK celebrates 10 years of the Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS)—the first and only nationally representative survey of the governmental public health workforce.

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From Wearables to Workflows: A Q&A with Dr. Aiden J. Chauntry on What Public Health Practitioners Should Know About Physiological Data

February 26, 2026 Leave a comment

As wearable data move from pilot projects into everyday public health practice, one question looms large: when should teams actually act? Dr. Aiden J. Chauntry shares hard‑won lessons on decision‑readiness, context, workflow capacity, and equity—offering a grounded look at how wearable data can support action rather than distract from it.

Building Pathways to Careers in Public Health

Collective Partnership in Action: Shifting from Viewing CHWs as Research Helpers to Essential Co-Researchers

February 25, 2026 Leave a comment

This entry is part 65 of 65 in the series Wide World of Public Health Systems

Community Health Workers are underutilized in research leadership roles, but a partnership of Minnesota organizations is working to change that.

Leadership & Management

Bringing AI to the Front Lines of Public Health: A Call to Action

July 31, 2025

This entry is part 2 of 7 in the series September 2025

The age of AI has arrived. Public health leaders must not stand on the sidelines.

Staying Agile and Solving Problems as a Local Public Health Leader: An Interview with Dr. Claude A. Jacob

November 15, 2024

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Leadership and Management

As a companion to a new column on the practice of public health leadership, we present an interview from late 2024 with Dr. Claude A. Jacob, a seasoned public health leader who has championed innovation at the local, regional, and national levels over more than two decades.

News & Announcements

Honoring Two Pillars of Public Health Leadership: Dr. Paul Erwin and Dr. Peggy Honoré

January 13, 2026

This entry is part 17 of 17 in the series News & Announcements

The leadership, scholarship, and unwavering commitment of Dr. Paul Erwin and Dr. Peggy Honoré have shaped not only JPHMP but the broader field of public health.

Dr. Erika Martin Appointed Associate Editor of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice

January 8, 2026

This entry is part 16 of 17 in the series News & Announcements

Dr. Erika Martin assumes the role of Associate Editor of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice.