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Public Health in Flux Again, Again, and Again

The boom-and-bust cycle of public health continues.
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Are Local Health Departments the Linchpin for Rebuilding Trust in Public Health?

Applications are open for the Public Health Communication Fellowship, a six-month program helping public health experts build communication skills, digital presence, and audience engagement.
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Working Smarter with PHAB Accreditation: Putting the Standards & Measures (2026) into Practice

With the launch of the Refreshed Standards & Measures (2026), much of the conversation has focused on what changed. And now that Version 2026 is in use, the more important
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The Implementation Gap in Public Health: What DrPH Leaders Help Build

Learn how DrPH leaders bridge the gap between research and practice, driving implementation, systems change, and public health impact.
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New report features case studies on successful public health and healthcare collaborations in rural areas

A new report showcases real-world examples of successful collaborations between public health agencies and healthcare organizations in rural communities, highlighting strategies that improve health outcomes, strengthen partnerships, and address local challenges.
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Using PHAB Data to Meet Your Needs

PHAB data offers valuable insights for health departments seeking to strengthen accreditation efforts, improve performance, and guide data-driven decision-making.
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The Trust Gap: What the Fauci Hearings Reveal About Public Health

Rebuilding public trust in public health requires not only scientific expertise but also humility, leadership preparation, effective communication, and better alignment between professional training and the roles people are asked to fill.
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“We don’t trust you!”: Reflections on the Senate Homeland Security Committee Hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, and Why So Many Americans Are Turning “Anti-Vax”

Rob Shafer, PhD, argues that rising anti-vaccine sentiment reflects a broader collapse of public trust in scientific and government institutions, driven by perceptions that leaders violated the public’s trust during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Student Kevin Rodriguez Investigates Biomarkers Associated with Intestinal Permeability

Student researcher Kevin Rodriguez studies how aging and the weakening of intestinal junctions can be correlated with biomarkers that indicate the leakage of intestinal material such as toxins and bacteria into the bloodstream.
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Understanding Leaky Gut: A Student’s Introduction to an Emerging Public Health Concern

Leaky gut syndrome, or increased intestinal permeability, occurs when the intestinal barrier becomes less effective at preventing bacteria and toxins from entering the bloodstream, potentially contributing to chronic inflammation. Research
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Identifying and Addressing on Social Needs in Rural Iowa Hospitals through Community Health Needs Assessments

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Khyathi Gadag and Ufuoma Ejughemre

Identifying and Addressing Social Needs in Rural Iowa Hospitals

This entry is part 5 of 7 in the series September 2025

The analysis of Community Health Needs Assessments and implementation plans from rural Iowa hospitals reveals a gap between identifying and addressing social determinants of health, underscoring the need for infrastructure, partnerships, and policy support to turn assessments into actionable strategies to address SDOH.

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Gaps in COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage Rooted in Socioeconomic Differences

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Biplab Kumar Datta, Jennifer E. Jaremski, J. Aaron Johnson

This entry is part 4 of 5 in the series Sep 2025

Across 29 states and a two-year period, the likelihood of receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine aligned more with education level and household income than other demographic characteristics.

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Building Pathways to Careers in Public Health: What We Can Learn from Minnesota Public Health Corps

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Henry Stabler, Chelsey Kirkland, JP Leider

This entry is part 60 of 65 in the series Wide World of Public Health Systems

Minnesota Public Health Corps demonstrated how embedding AmeriCorps members in governmental public health agencies can effectively build public health capacity while cultivating a diverse career pathway for future public health professionals.

Guiding Public Health Resources: A Framework for Identifying High-Need Rural Counties

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Gabriel A. Benavidez

This entry is part 4 of 7 in the series September 2025

Dr. Gabriel A. Benavidez describes a simple, data-driven framework to identify rural US counties with the greatest burden of public health need to support targeted resource allocation and planning.

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Planning for Health: Comparing Local Health Departments’ Strategies

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Maureen Benjamins, Jackie Jacobs, Britney Smart

This entry is part 3 of 7 in the series September 2025

A comprehensive review of local health department performance planning documents reveals trends and gaps in how America’s frontline health agencies use established frameworks, engage community, and use data to drive decision-making, while also highlighting the diverse needs and capacities in addressing public health challenges.

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Leave Rabies to the Pros: Analysis of Utah’s Cancelled Rabies Tests Highlights Need for Training

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Clarissa Keisling and Willy Lanier

This entry is part 4 of 5 in the series Sep 2025

An analysis of unsuccessful rabies tests in Utah suggested that rabies specimen submitters should be trained to properly submit bats, skunks, and raccoons and that citizens should route submissions of animal specimens through trained rabies response partners.

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Evaluation of the NEW Soul Study after Shifting from In Person to Online Delivery due to the COVID-19 Secular Trend

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Lathika Chaluvadi and John Bernhart

This entry is part 16 of 16 in the series July 2025

Dose delivery of the intervention was higher in person compared to online while online and in person delivery resulted in positive class evaluations

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Dr. Lindsay Tallon Appointed Associate Editor of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice

Posted on July 31, 2025 by jphmpdirect

Lindsay Tallon Appointed Associate Editor of JPHMP

This entry is part 1 of 18 in the series News & Announcements

Dr. Lindsay Tallon, an expert on climate change, environmental justice, and community-engaged research, has been appointed Associate Editor of the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice.

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