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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

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sheryl Monks 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.

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

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Chelsey Kirkland, M. Beatriz Torres, Kate Diaz Vickery, Fanny Jimbo Llapa, Denita Ngwu, Anita Tamang, Angelica Koch Leave a comment

Building Pathways to Careers in Public Health

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.

Social Return on Investment of Public Health Accreditation

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Katherine Gelfand and Britt Lang

Value and Impact 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.

Dr. Bill Foege — A Public Health Trailblazer

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Edward L. Baker MD, MPH, and Paul C. Erwin, MD, DrPH, CPH

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.

Leveraging AskPHAB for (Re)Accreditation & Pathways Success

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Carrie Thomas

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.

JPHMP Direct Talk Podcast: Building Trust in Public Health

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Sheryl Monks

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.

Are You Ready to “Rock Your Readiness”? A Guide to PHAB’s Readiness Assessment

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Meredith Langfritz

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.

Rebuilding People’s Confidence in Public Health Data in an AI-Driven World

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Nichole Fusilier

This entry is part 64 of 65 in the series Wide World of Public Health Systems

In a world where information moves quickly and skepticism runs high, transparency is no longer optional. It is the foundation on which public health’s future will be built.