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Who’s Leading DrPH Programs? And Why More Program Faculty Should Hold a DrPH

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Marissa Robinson, Lauren Junge-Maughan, Charanya Sundar, Kristi James, and Brooke Swanson

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

The Hidden Toll on Public Health Workers During COVID-19

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Amanda Ketner, Olivia Micca, Aaliyah Barnes

This entry is part 7 of 7 in the series September 2025

A new article in JPHMP explores how Connecticut public health workers faced emotional strain, resource gaps, and burnout during COVID-19, and offers strategies to better support this essential workforce in future public health crises.

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How Certification in Infection Control Builds Stronger Local Health Departments

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Jaclyn Abramson and Daniel Pagán

This entry is part 1 of 16 in the series July 2025

Earning Certification in Infection Control (CIC) helps local health departments strengthen their workforce and improve collaboration, credibility, and infection prevention and control efforts.

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Shaping the Future of Public Health: Advice from Two University Public Health Program Directors

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Karsen DeWeese

To wrap up #NPHW, Karsen DeWeese spoke with two public health directors at Kansas State University. As mentors of public health students, these experts have great insights into the future of public health.

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The Time for Change Is Now: Public Health’s Burnout Battle

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Andrea McMillin and Kevin A. Kovach

This entry is part 5 of 18 in the series Collaborative Advantage

The burnout crisis in public health prompts us to look at the workforce as the target population. How can proven public health methods be used to address this issue?

Examining and Addressing Posttraumatic Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic among Public Health Workers and the General Population

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Emma Dewhurst and Catherine K. Ettman

This entry is part 2 of 11 in the series Jan 2024

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.