Rural Health Information Hub

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

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Tribal Health 40

Tribal Health Health Equity 40

The Health Care Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Imagine a government program where private contractors boost their bottom line by secretly mining participants’ personal information, such as credit reports, shopping habits and even website logins. Yet while companies like Facebook and Google have faced intense scrutiny, health care firms have remained largely under the radar.

Social Determinants of Health 128

Social Determinants of Health Health Equity Risk Factors 128

Health IT Buzz

AUGUST 18, 2022

The post Electronic Public Health Reporting among Hospitals & Physicians in the Year Prior to the Pandemic: Implications for Health Equity & Pandemic Response appeared first on Health IT Buzz.

Health Equity 40

Health Equity Public Health Agencies 40

Tulane Public Health Blog

APRIL 14, 2024

Global Health vs. Public Health There are many overlapping approaches and goals between global health and public health. Both promote health equity and positive solutions to population-level health issues. Global health professionals promote health equity by working across the following fields.

Global Health 52

Global Health Mental Health and Public Health Maternal and Child Health Nutrition and Public Health 52

BU School of Public Health Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

I asked a couple of our faculty program directors what they want prospective students to know about our epidemiology master’s programs here at Boston University School of Public Health: “The Master’s of Science (MS) Program in Epidemiology is ideal for students with strong analytic interests who are passionate about health equity.

Health Education and Training Organizations 98

Health Education and Training Organizations Biostatistics Health Equity Ageing and Health 98

National Network of Public Health Institutes

AUGUST 1, 2024

TFAH is committed to making prevention and health equity foundational to policymaking at all levels of society. Some focus areas at TFAH include public health funding and infrastructure, public health preparedness, obesity, health equity, substance misuse and suicide, and population health.

Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations 52

Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations Health Equity Health Policy 52

UW School of Public Health Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

That’s why WSDA helped fund and support the creation of this latest WAFOOD survey, so that the agency and partners in hunger relief across the state could help understand this increased need and better inform policymakers on how inflation and reduction of COVID-19 benefits were colliding to impact food affordability.

Nutrition and Public Health 130

Nutrition and Public Health Ethnicity and Health Occupational Health Rural Health 130

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In the wake of George Floyd’s death, Dr. Clark galvanized the organization’s examination and response to health equity via internal and external partnership engagement and through member technical assistance and capacity-building efforts.

Maternal and Child Health 52

Maternal and Child Health Health Metrics and Evaluation Health Equity Biostatistics 52

HEALTHBEAT

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Some health experts say they need more information on what chemicals have been burning at the plant to assess the true health risk. There are very frequently health equity concerns in air pollution events like this, especially if it’s something from a human-made source,” Greenwald said.

Environmental Health and Safety 94

Environmental Health and Safety Health Equity Environmental Health 94

National Network of Public Health Institutes

DECEMBER 5, 2024

SLIDE is a cohort-based initiative designed to enhance the capacity of public health professionals to plan, manage, and implement data modernization initiatives (DMI). This program integrates leadership development, strategic planning, and collaboration skills with a focus on health equity, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.

Public Health Agencies 52

Public Health Agencies Health Equity 52

Association of Health Care Journalists

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

For Medicaid recipients, these outcomes are particularly significant, as this population often faces barriers to quality maternal care, including limited access to health care providers, lower socioeconomic status, and higher rates of chronic health conditions. So, why aren’t more women using doulas?

Socioeconomic Status and Health 75

Socioeconomic Status and Health Health Equity Social Determinants of Health Health Policy 75

Association of Health Care Journalists

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Key takeaways The NASEM report emphasized that measuring race and ethnicity in biomedical research continues to remain important, but how that information is used must be carefully evaluated at every stage of a study. Be transparent. Add context.

Ethnicity and Health 52

Ethnicity and Health Health Disparities Health Equity Health Inequalities 52

Association of Health Care Journalists

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We want to create a world where people treat domestic violence as a health equity issue and a multigenerational cycle that can be prevented. Reporters are also advised to get informed consent before fact-checking with other sources. Resources This playbook focuses a lot on trauma-informed reporting practices.

Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations 52

Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations Ethnicity and Health Health Equity 52

The Network for Public Health Law

MAY 2, 2024

Allison’s expertise and track record in public health emergency preparedness and response, immunization law and policy, health information technology and telemedicine are widely recognized. The Network is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Winnike as Director of the Network’s Western Region Team.

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting 52

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting Emergency Preparedness and Response Health Policy Health Equity 52

HEALTHBEAT

AUGUST 30, 2024

Placed alongside the photos are quotes from residents about the challenges they face paying bills and raising children, how housing affects health, and how the arts promote mental health in people of all ages. The goal is to promote policies that improve health equity in a city inextricably shaped by past racial inequalities.

Mental Health and Public Health 52

Mental Health and Public Health Health Equity Media and Health Communication Ageing and Health 52

Frontiers

APRIL 4, 2023

We take a moment to reflect on the information, resources, and actions taken over the past several months towards promoting longer, more prosperous lives on a healthier planet. This year, the blog is highlighting the contributions these women make to the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals.

Health Equity 98

Health Equity 98

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

OCTOBER 3, 2024

“By fostering cross-sector collaboration, we aim to drive meaningful and sustainable change that will reduce health disparities and improve outcomes for maternal and child health populations across the country.” This project is supported by the CDC under grant number NU38PW000010 for $900,000 over five years.

Maternal and Child Health 52

Maternal and Child Health Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations Mental Health and Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response 52

The Network for Public Health Law

APRIL 3, 2024

We provide evidence-based solutions and best practices through technical assistance, as well as information, resources, consultation, and training. Learn more at networkforphl.org.

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting 52

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations Health Equity Health Policy 52

Big Cities Health Coalition

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In addition, our efforts to address health equity depend on having timely, accurate, and granular public health data, down to the local neighborhood level. Modernizing data systems will allow resources to get where they are most needed, ensuring everyone has their best chance at health.

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting 52

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting Healthcare Systems and Hospitals Health Equity Territorial Health 52

Black Health Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Many rural communities lack sufficient resources to engage individuals at the community level as needed,” said Victor Armstrong, MSW and Vice President for Health Equity and Engagement at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention , in a statement to Black Health Matters. “As

Mental Health and Public Health 95

Mental Health and Public Health Maternal and Child Health Health Equity 95

APHL

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Engaging the next generation of public health professionals After a welcome by Tesmer, Omari Richins, MPH, took to the podium. Richins is the founder of The Public Health Millennial , an organization that offers information and resources to those interested in pursuing careers in public health.

Ageing and Health 69

Ageing and Health Health Equity 69

HEALTHBEAT

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

And she has persuaded Grady Health System, the largest public hospital–based system in the Southeast, to revise its prostate cancer screening guidelines in an effort to boost health equity by identifying the disease early among Black men. I think it will be impactful, and I think that it will save lives,” he said.

Health Equity 52

Health Equity Ageing and Health Ethnicity and Health 52

Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In service of WashU public health, the conference is a collaboration between the university’s strategic plan, Here and Next and the Institute for Public Health. In service of WashU public health, the conference is a collaboration between the university’s strategic plan, Here and Next and the Institute for Public Health.

Mental Health and Public Health 64

Mental Health and Public Health Media and Health Communication Ageing and Health Health Equity 64

HEALTHBEAT

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Motor vehicle departments help people sign up to vote — and health care institutions may have even greater reach, since the vast majority of Americans visit a doctor or health care provider each year, Aliya Bhatia, Vot-ER’s executive director, said in a statement. For Cohn, decades of work at patients’ bedsides made that link clear.

Ageing and Health 75

Ageing and Health Social Determinants of Health Health Inequalities Health Equity 75

The Network for Public Health Law

MARCH 7, 2024

We provide evidence-based solutions and best practices through technical assistance, as well as information, resources, consultation and training. Learn more at networkforphl.org.

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting 52

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting Public Health Law and Regulation Health Policy Health Equity 52

National Network of Public Health Institutes

OCTOBER 31, 2024

These initiatives aim to modernize data practices, foster collaboration with healthcare and other data providers, promote health equity, enable timely insights for decision-making, and improve health outcomes. It achieves this by developing efficient, effective information systems supporting all public health services.

Health Education and Training Organizations 40

Health Education and Training Organizations Public Health Agencies Health Equity Health Education 40

National Network of Public Health Institutes

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Priorities of these dollars are to create a more resilient public health system. This includes safety and security for communities to better detect outbreaks and emergencies, pipelines to public health careers, and health equity— making services more accessible to the populations most under resourced.

Health Technology 40

Health Technology Health Equity 40

BU School of Public Health Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

I asked a couple of our faculty program directors what they want prospective students to know about our epidemiology master’s programs here at Boston University School of Public Health: “The Master’s of Science (MS) Program in Epidemiology is ideal for students with strong analytic interests who are passionate about health equity.

Health Education and Training Organizations 52

Health Education and Training Organizations Biostatistics Health Equity Ageing and Health 52

PHAB

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Media Contact Keith Coleman, VP of Communications and Public Affairs communications@phaboard.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Accredited health departments demonstrate their commitment to transparency, health equity, and quality improvement.

Emergency Preparedness and Response 52

Emergency Preparedness and Response Media and Health Communication Public Health Agencies Health Equity 52

Black Health Matters

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

states, HEAL is collaborating with key pillars in Black communities, such as churches, to share information about the Kidney PATIENT Act. HEAL Collaborative uses its voice to bring awareness to, advocate for, and help pass the Kidney PATIENT Act, which aims to postpone these proposed changes.

Ethnicity and Health 52

Ethnicity and Health Ageing and Health Health Equity Risk Factors 52

PHAB

JULY 11, 2024

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided $255M in funding through the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) for the new program, which will provide tailored support and technical implementation services to accelerate adoption of the latest health information technology standards for data exchange.

Public Health Agencies 52

Public Health Agencies Media and Health Communication Territorial Health Tribal Health 52

The Network for Public Health Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

Preemption laws undermine the essential role of local governments in safeguarding public health, particularly in the context of workplace safety from extreme heat outcomes. For more information and to access the full resource, click here. Learn more at networkforphl.org.

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting 52

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting Public Health Law and Regulation Occupational Health and Safety Climate Change and Health 52

Black Health Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

According to a 2020 study by the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity , “Black Americans experience kidney failure at three times the rate of whites.” That same study asserted that “Many Black people lack access to diagnosis and treatment for chronic health issues.” Fields considers the proposed rates to be insufficient.

Climate Change and Health 59

Climate Change and Health Healthcare Systems and Hospitals Health Inequalities Health Equity 59

Association of Health Care Journalists

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

It’s not only speaking the language, it’s understanding and getting some background information,” he said. When it comes to cultural sensitivity within health care, Colon-Rivera said the “system is broken.”

Health Disparities 115

Health Disparities Health Equity 115

PHAB

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Media Contact Keith Coleman, VP of Communications and Public Affairs communications@phaboard.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Accredited health departments demonstrate their commitment to transparency, health equity, and quality improvement.

Media and Health Communication 52

Media and Health Communication Health Equity Health Promotion 52

Association of Health Care Journalists

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Include information on how veterans can access these programs and treatments. Consult with mental health professionals, researchers and even military advocacy groups to ensure accurate representation of the complexities involved in suicide prevention.

Mental Health and Public Health 119

Mental Health and Public Health Risk Factors Substance Use Disorders Rural Health 119

Better Health For All

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Unfortunately, taking a public health approach to the problem informs us that this alone is unlikely to be sufficient to combat the widespread, systemic inequalities that are taking their toll on differential mortality statistics. eLearning for Health, the NHS England e-learning platform, now has a module for NHS staff on this topic.

Healthcare Systems and Hospitals 40

Healthcare Systems and Hospitals Ethnicity and Health Health Equity Health Inequalities 40