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
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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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This blog post describes findings from the UMN SPH Career Trends Survey and provides insights into factors influencing public health staffing challenges.
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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.
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In this leadership profile, Dr. Christina R. Welter shares some of her passions and work, including what systems change and bridging research to practice are, how they work together in her career, and the importance of relationships as a foundational step in public health work.
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PHII’s Sarah Shaw reflects on last year’s Data Modernization Boot Camp and how it spawned an online Data Governance course. The course features real-world examples of data governance implementation in public health settings and downloadable content for public health professionals in their own data governance work.
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In this blog post, Travis Parker Lee explores key themes shaping public health today, essential takeaways, and strategic approaches to ensure systems are equipped to meet future demands.
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Dr. Lazalde, an early career public health researcher, reflects on how data access shaped her trajectory and how ongoing data and funding losses may shape the future of the field.
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In this guest blog from our partners at PHAB, Dr. Karla Buru from the South Carolina Department of Public Health reflects on the personal and professional rewards of serving as a PHAB Site Visitor.
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In this podcast with JPHMP intern Karsen DeWeese, Dr. Lillian Smith discusses her thoughts on transforming higher education with an emphasis on public health.
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