Community-engaged soilSHOPS can build trust while raising awareness about lead soil contamination and preventing exposure to lead, which is especially important given the growth of urban agriculture in communities that have experienced environmental injustices.
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As a public health official how did the COVID-19 pandemic affect you, your colleagues, and your organization? Harshada Karnik summarizes recent research findings from the Center for Public Health Systems at the University of Minnesota.
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State and Island health agencies can learn from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands’ journey to restructure its Non-Communicable Disease Bureau to promote local ownership and facilitate braided and layered funding strategies.
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A better understanding of where household transmission is occurring is crucial to direct resources and prevention efforts towards the communities most impacted by health disparities.
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The purpose of the Center for School Health Innovation and Quality is to drive innovation in school health research and leadership so students in every community gain the tools needed to thrive in school and live healthy lives.
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Prenatal care utilization decreased during the pandemic among women in non-expansion states, particularly for American Indians/Alaska Natives and Asian/Pacific Islanders, compared with expansion states.
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Telehealth payment parity legislations were associated with improved rates of overall and video telehealth utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Amid what appears to be all doom and gloom is one extremely strong flame – we are not unknown. The world knows about public health, and they know its importance.
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It is critical for public health professionals of color to have opportunities to showcase leadership skills at local and state health departments.
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Methods from data science and behavioral science can be used by public health organizations to segment populations of interest and design more tailored interventions.
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