The government public health workforce and frontline workers reported a higher prevalence of COVID-19-related posttraumatic stress (PTSS) than other US adults, and leaders should invest in systems-level interventions to address the drivers of and potential long-term consequences of PTSS.
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A new study in JPHMP explains how New York State’s wastewater surveillance network was built to empower local health departments to respond to emerging public health threats.
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A better understanding of where household transmission is occurring is crucial to direct resources and prevention efforts towards the communities most impacted by health disparities.
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Prenatal care utilization decreased during the pandemic among women in non-expansion states, particularly for American Indians/Alaska Natives and Asian/Pacific Islanders, compared with expansion states.
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Telehealth payment parity legislations were associated with improved rates of overall and video telehealth utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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By taking on the public health responsibilities for a defined population, Pandemic Response Officers were able to preserve TCHD’s case investigation and public health response capacity for the county’s more vulnerable populations.
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Health Departments share experiences on community engagement and relationships during implementation of a free, at-home, COVID-19 self-testing program.
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Dr. Katie Schenk interrupts her series on the public health employment market to reflect on the ending of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
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A blend of modern data systems and low-tech data products was best for internal surveillance and sharing the story of the pandemic in Texas.
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In most areas, more than 20% of the public health workforce has competency gaps, although odds of gaps differ by demographic and position characteristics.
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