Dr. Ed Baker: A Public Health Trailblazer
This post recognizes Dr. Ed Baker as a trailblazer whose visionary leadership helped shape and strengthen the field of public health.
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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.
Read moreCollective Partnership in Action: Shifting from Viewing CHWs as Research Helpers to Essential Co-Researchers
Community Health Workers are underutilized in research leadership roles, but a partnership of Minnesota organizations is working to change that.
Read moreSocial Return on Investment of Public Health Accreditation
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.
Read moreFrom Vision to Action: Building Community Capacity for Safer Streets Through a Public Health Framework
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.
Read moreDr. Bill Foege — A Public Health Trailblazer
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.
Read moreLeveraging AskPHAB for (Re)Accreditation & Pathways Success
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.
Read moreJPHMP Direct Talk Podcast: Building Trust in Public Health
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.
Read moreHonoring Two Pillars of Public Health Leadership: Dr. Paul Erwin and Dr. Peggy Honoré
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.
Read moreAre You Ready to “Rock Your Readiness”? A Guide to PHAB’s Readiness Assessment
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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