Positive aspects or “bright spots” of the pandemic response, identified by governmental public health employees, offer important lessons and opportunities for growth for state and local public health agencies in both day-to-day and emergency preparedness planning capacities.
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This paper reviews the infection control and prevention measures taken in assisted living facilities in New York State in response to the COVID-19 pandemic from March 2020 through December 2022.
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A multidisciplinary clinic focused on low-barrier, immediate access to health care and social services for individuals following release from incarceration led to improved outcomes for patients.
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We explore the organizational challenges and opportunities encountered by public health agencies (PHAs) in implementing electronic case reporting (eCR), providing valuable insights for optimizing organizational strategies and fostering innovation within PHAs.
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By asking good questions and building relationships in the first months of a new job, one can establish a solid foundation for future success.
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Dear Editor, We would like to discuss the article “Peacebuilding Through Cooperation in Health Care and Public Health Between Israel and Palestine” by Landesman et al, which appears in the May 2024 issue of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. In summary, the paper cites successful prior collaborations between Palestinians and Israelis in the health care sector to
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In the post-October 7th era, with the Israel-Hamas war raging, some opponents would prefer to lean into their oppositional instincts, rather than constructive ways to improve health within Israel and Palestine. Cooperation is more essential now than ever.
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A new study examines how the design and modification of COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing interview scripts can help inform future pandemic responses.
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Public health nurses and nurse-led local health departments possess unique skills that were important in responding to COVID-19, especially in areas related to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and applying evidence-based approaches. Areas for additional training were also identified to guide future public health nurse workforce development.
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We successfully implemented a population-based, culturally adapted intervention to address low colorectal cancer screening completion in a US-Mexico border county and were successful at achieving increased screening rates in an underserved area.
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