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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 Leave a comment

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

How the Public Health Infrastructure Grant Is Advancing Public Health Accreditation Nationwide

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Katherine Gelfand, Megan Heffernan, Rashidat Mohammed

PHIG is enabling more health departments to progress through the accreditation pipeline, ultimately strengthening the nation’s public health system, leading to stronger prevention, preparedness, and response to emerging public health threats.

Are You Ready to “Rock Your Readiness”? A Guide to PHAB’s Readiness Assessment

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Meredith Langfritz

This entry is part 63 of 67 in the series Focus on Accreditation and Innovation

The PHAB Readiness Assessment is the essential first step for any eligible health department beginning its accreditation journey. The self-reported assessment offers a structured look at a department’s current practices, policies, and capacity, helping them understand where they stand before diving into the full Accreditation process.

Hurricane Helene: How Public Health Helped Communities Recovery

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Suzanne J. Metcalf and Erin Fry Sosne

This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Building Trust in Public Health: A North Carolina Perspective

Public health professionals in North Carolina built trust with communities during Hurricane Helene’s aftermath by providing essential services, clear communication, and collaborative recovery efforts that addressed immediate needs like housing, power, and clean water.

The EMS Exodus: Why Clinicians Are Leaving and What It Means for Public Health

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Kyla Woodward, Bianca Frogner, Davis Patterson

This entry is part 6 of 7 in the series September 2025

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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Bringing AI to the Front Lines of Public Health: A Call to Action

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Edward Baker and David Ross

This entry is part 2 of 7 in the series September 2025

The age of AI has arrived. Public health leaders must not stand on the sidelines.

Improving How We Communicate Data: Testing the Environment and Health Data Portal for Usability

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Matthew Montesano, Chris Gettings, Emily Torem

This entry is part 15 of 16 in the series July 2025

A user-centered redesign of the NYC Environment and Health Data Portal significantly improved usability and data accessibility, demonstrating how health departments can better communicate public health data through evaluation-driven design.

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We Go Deep: Health Equity Frameworks for Community Climate Action

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Julian L. Watkins

This entry is part 13 of 16 in the series July 2025

Exploring the depth of health equity for practical applications for community engagement and public health climate action.

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How AI Could Revolutionize Public Health Planning – But Not Without Us

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Kelli DePriest, LaShawn Glasgow, John Feher III, Clint Grant, Peter Holtgrave

This entry is part 12 of 16 in the series July 2025

This blog post explores how AI tools like GPT-4o could change the way public health professionals analyze strategic plans; saving time, boosting insight, and helping us take smarter action to advance health.

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Foundational vs. Community-specific Services

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Melissa Sever

Value and Impact of Public Health Accreditation

This entry is part 59 of 67 in the series Focus on Accreditation and Innovation

This blog explores the distinction between what is foundational and what is a community-specific service and provides helpful guidance and resources to health departments and health department systems who are defining this work within their jurisdictions.

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