A new study in JPHMP found that the social environment was more influential than the built environment on rural Oregon adults’ perceived walkability.
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This blog highlights a few of the key findings from PHAB’s annual Value and Impact Report of Public Health Accreditation.
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JPHMP editor-in-chief Dr. Justin B. Moore pays tribute to founding editor Dr. Lloyd F. Novick’s legacy in public health, the inspiration of a new series forthcoming on JPHMP Direct.
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Lloyd F. Novick, the founding editor of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice (JPHMP) who retired as editor-in-chief in January 2025 after 30 years of service to the journal and more than four decades of service to the field of public health.
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The analysis of Community Health Needs Assessments and implementation plans from rural Iowa hospitals reveals a gap between identifying and addressing social determinants of health, underscoring the need for infrastructure, partnerships, and policy support to turn assessments into actionable strategies to address SDOH.
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Across 29 states and a two-year period, the likelihood of receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine aligned more with education level and household income than other demographic characteristics.
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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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Dr. Gabriel A. Benavidez describes a simple, data-driven framework to identify rural US counties with the greatest burden of public health need to support targeted resource allocation and planning.
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A comprehensive review of local health department performance planning documents reveals trends and gaps in how America’s frontline health agencies use established frameworks, engage community, and use data to drive decision-making, while also highlighting the diverse needs and capacities in addressing public health challenges.
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An analysis of unsuccessful rabies tests in Utah suggested that rabies specimen submitters should be trained to properly submit bats, skunks, and raccoons and that citizens should route submissions of animal specimens through trained rabies response partners.
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