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Electronic Public Health Reporting among Hospitals & Physicians in the Year Prior to the Pandemic: Implications for Health Equity & Pandemic Response

Health IT Buzz

The pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed gaps in the nation’s public health infrastructure that pose challenges to effective communication between health care providers and public health agencies.

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Public Health Infrastructure Partners Launch National Implementation Center Program to Support Data Modernization 

PHAB

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.

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Strategic Leadership in Data Modernization and Informatics (SLIDE) RFQ

National Network of Public Health Institutes

SLIDE is a cohort-based initiative designed to enhance the capacity of public health professionals to plan, manage, and implement data modernization initiatives (DMI). Experience facilitating virtual training for public health professionals. Strong communication and interactive learning design skills.

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20 Health Departments Awarded Initial Accreditation or Reaccreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board

PHAB

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.

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NYC health commissioner to step down Friday, months earlier than expected

HEALTHBEAT

The abrupt shift in leadership at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene — one of the largest public health agencies in the world — comes at a turbulent time for City Hall. She also serves as deputy commissioner for the agency’s Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness.

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The Importance of Upskilling the Public Health Workforce through Accessible Informatics Trainings

National Network of Public Health Institutes

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.

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Public Health Workforce Training and Development: Tips for Leaders

Tulane Public Health Blog

Today’s leaders face challenges that range from attaining health equity across populations to adequately preparing for future pandemics. For the public health workforce to be equipped to meet these challenges, staff members must receive comprehensive training.