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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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The Trusted Messengers We’re Ignoring

The trusted messengers we’ve been ignoring are already out there, already in conversation with the people we most need to reach. The question is whether we’re willing to show up in those conversations on terms that aren’t entirely our own.
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Now in Effect: The Refreshed Standards & Measures (2026)

PHAB announces the release of the Refreshed Standards & Measures (2026)—a significant step forward in strengthening and modernizing the public health Accreditation process.
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Strengthening Rural Communities for Improved Population Health

Rural health systems are operating under sustained pressures, including workforce shortages, thin margins, limited resources, fragmented services, increased utilization and safety net needs, and widening care gaps. Addressing these complex
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Who’s Leading DrPH Programs? And Why More Program Faculty Should Hold a DrPH

Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programs are designed to prepare graduates to become leaders in public health, tackling real-world challenges, and improving the health of the communities they serve. Programs
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Embracing a Change Mindset: How Reorganizing My Living Room Taught Me About Growth

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Andi Hamzallari

This entry is part 16 of 18 in the series Collaborative Advantage

The other day, I found myself rearranging my living room. It’s not an unusual activity for me. Every so often, I’ll choose a space in my home and give it a fresh start. For me, this isn’t just about tidying up or battling clutter; it’s a ritual, a way to reset my mental state by making my surroundings feel novel

The Story of Peter and Justin: Remembering Peter O. Watts, JD, LLM

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Justin B. Moore

Justin B. Moore, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice, reflects on his friendship with Peter O. Watts, JD, LLM, who passed away in Portland, Oregon, on June 12, 2025.

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What We Have Learned from Rhode Island’s Harm Reduction Vending Machines

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Leah C. Shaw and Erin A. Brown

This entry is part 14 of 16 in the series July 2025

Evaluation of the first two years of Rhode Island’s harm reduction vending machines (HRVMs) and their role alongside in-person harm reduction services.

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Career Trends Survey Results from University of Minnesota School of Public Health Alumni

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Nikki Weiss

This entry is part 58 of 65 in the series Wide World of Public Health Systems

This blog post describes findings from the UMN SPH Career Trends Survey and provides insights into factors influencing public health staffing challenges.

We Go Deep: Health Equity Frameworks for Community Climate Action

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Julian L. Watkins

This entry is part 13 of 16 in the series July 2025

Exploring the depth of health equity for practical applications for community engagement and public health climate action.

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How AI Could Revolutionize Public Health Planning – But Not Without Us

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Kelli DePriest, LaShawn Glasgow, John Feher III, Clint Grant, Peter Holtgrave

This entry is part 12 of 16 in the series July 2025

This blog post explores how AI tools like GPT-4o could change the way public health professionals analyze strategic plans; saving time, boosting insight, and helping us take smarter action to advance health.

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Foundational vs. Community-specific Services

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Melissa Sever

Public health professionals using PHAB data for accreditation and quality improvement

This entry is part 59 of 67 in the series Focus on Accreditation and Innovation

This blog explores the distinction between what is foundational and what is a community-specific service and provides helpful guidance and resources to health departments and health department systems who are defining this work within their jurisdictions.

The Public Health Disaster Research Award Program: Strengthening the Research Workforce and Advancing Evidence-Based Practice in the US Territories

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Meghan Mordy

This entry is part 11 of 16 in the series July 2025

A novel research award program that paired funding and training with a focus on underserved areas helped build research capacity in the US territories.

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Demystifying Applied Public Health Ethics: New Framework Highlights Ethical Considerations in Wastewater Surveillance and Tools for Deliberating Them

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Erin Laird and Kata Chillag

This entry is part 10 of 16 in the series July 2025

This month, we, with our colleagues at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the University of Otago, published a new article in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice titled “Development of a New Framework to Address Public Health Ethical Considerations in Wastewater Surveillance.” The article introduces an ethical framework to guide public health professionals in the

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Telephone Visits as a Low-Barrier Approach to Facilitate Linkage to Care Following Release for Individuals Newly Diagnosed with HIV

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Harit Agroia and Kristin Walsh

This entry is part 9 of 16 in the series July 2025

COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders prompted the launch of a telephonic visits program which served as a low-barrier public health approach to facilitate linkage to community HIV care among individuals newly diagnosed with HIV while in jail.

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