A growing number of EMS clinicians are leaving the workforce, driven by burnout, limited career advancement, and structural challenges—raising serious concerns about the future capacity of emergency medical services in the US.
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In this blog, the Kansas Health Institute outlines foundational steps for developing an artificial intelligence (AI) policy and offers a practical starting point for organizations considering AI — or questioning whether to explore it at all.
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The University of Minnesota Center for Public Health Systems conducted a series of interviews and focus groups around student perceptions of public health, public health student internships and fellowships, and health department onboarding to develop recommendations to help public health agencies address workforce challenges.
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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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