Changes in immigration climate affects immigrants, including those who work in the long-term health field, and is intensifying a staffing crisis in the long-term services and supports (LTSS) workforce; researchers should recognize and respond to these challenges.
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Just as a house relies on invisible foundations, public health systems depend on Foundational Capabilities (ie, infrastructure) to function, yet these are often underfunded and overlooked.
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The University of Minnesota Center for Public Health Systems conducted a series of interviews and focus groups around student perceptions of public health, public health student internships and fellowships, and health department onboarding to develop recommendations to help public health agencies address workforce challenges.
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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.
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This post describes how Region V Public Health Training Center used ripple effects mapping to evaluate the Region V Public Health Leadership Institute.
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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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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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Dr. JP Leider reflects on the new US News & World Report rankings.
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Econometric methods help policymakers distinguish genuine cause-and-effect relationships from correlations, ensuring evidence-based decisions.
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Nikki Weiss, PhD, and Feather LaRoche, MTAG, highlight the need for targeted public health interventions and policies to address the unique challenges faced by Indigenous populations.
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