Colleges are an underutilized implementation site to improve the uptake of HPV vaccination among young adults. Dr. Mehrnoosh Soori shares findings from a new study published in the May issue of JPHMP.
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In this blog post, Dr. Barbara DiPietro provides an updated vision for the direction of local homeless mortality data collection and reporting efforts as federal policies change and public health resources decline.
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Despite being called an environmental incident, the Pennsylvania Department of Health responded to public health concerns of its residents in the wake of the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment in neighboring East Palestine, Ohio.
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A recent survey of state and territorial Chronic Disease Directors reveals modest workforce gains but ongoing struggles with recruitment, training, and funding—highlighting the need for sustained investment to build and support chronic disease prevention infrastructure.
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Authors of a new JPHMP study share key strategies for strengthening interagency collaboration to prevent child maltreatment and enhance child and family well-being, particularly during public health crises.
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The de Beaumont Foundation and CommunicateHealth are making strides toward improving public health communication and literacy with a new evidence-backed toolkit. Emma Prus outlines five big ideas for effective communication.
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A well-trained public health workforce is a critical part of the public health infrastructure. However, competency gaps among the workforce remain a persistent issue. One way to address these gaps is by expanding access to and encouraging the uptake of formal public health education.
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The systematic tracking of lead-containing consumer product surveillance data, even at a local level, can have far-reaching impact, with implications for case management, education, outreach, and policy development.
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A digital divide exists in local health departments, impacting data capabilities; policy and funding solutions are needed for nationwide equity
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Variation in the quality of Community Health Assessments and Improvement Plans among Kentucky’s local health departments reveals opportunities for strengthening collaboration, evidence-based strategies, and equity-focused public health efforts.
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