A new report showcases real-world examples of successful collaborations between public health agencies and healthcare organizations in rural communities, highlighting strategies that improve health outcomes, strengthen partnerships, and address local challenges.
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PHAB data offers valuable insights for health departments seeking to strengthen accreditation efforts, improve performance, and guide data-driven decision-making.
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Rebuilding public trust in public health requires not only scientific expertise but also humility, leadership preparation, effective communication, and better alignment between professional training and the roles people are asked to fill.
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Rob Shafer, PhD, argues that rising anti-vaccine sentiment reflects a broader collapse of public trust in scientific and government institutions, driven by perceptions that leaders violated the public’s trust during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Student researcher Kevin Rodriguez studies how aging and the weakening of intestinal junctions can be correlated with biomarkers that indicate the leakage of intestinal material such as toxins and bacteria into the bloodstream.
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Leaky gut syndrome, or increased intestinal permeability, occurs when the intestinal barrier becomes less effective at preventing bacteria and toxins from entering the bloodstream, potentially contributing to chronic inflammation. Research suggests it may be associated with obesity, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune conditions, and gastrointestinal disorders, although its role in causing these conditions is still being studied. Older adults may be particularly
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The trusted messengers we’ve been ignoring are already out there, already in conversation with the people we most need to reach. The question is whether we’re willing to show up in those conversations on terms that aren’t entirely our own.
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PHAB announces the release of the Refreshed Standards & Measures (2026)—a significant step forward in strengthening and modernizing the public health Accreditation process.
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Rural health systems are operating under sustained pressures, including workforce shortages, thin margins, limited resources, fragmented services, increased utilization and safety net needs, and widening care gaps. Addressing these complex issues requires practical, scalable solutions that strengthen systems, improve coordination, and expand access to care. PHAB partners with rural hospitals, health departments, clinics, and community-based organizations to build regional coalitions
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Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programs are designed to prepare graduates to become leaders in public health, tackling real-world challenges, and improving the health of the communities they serve. Programs cover an expansive array of subjects such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and equity, leadership, environmental health, women’s health, implementation science and more. The DrPH is distinct from both the
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