National Network of Public Health Institutes

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Building on the progress made through PHIG, the Public Health Data Modernization Implementation Center Program marks another critical step forward. This program directly addresses the challenges faced by public health agencies by providing targeted technical support to strengthen key data modernization efforts.

Public Health Agencies 40

Public Health Agencies Tribal Health Health Technology 40

APHL

OCTOBER 31, 2024

While healthcare providers rely on public health laboratories to conduct critical patient testing, the current process for exchanging test orders and results between public health agencies and healthcare institutions is challenged by several inefficiencies. Learn more at www.aphl.org.

Disease Surveillance 64

Disease Surveillance Public Health Agencies Health Technology 64

National Network of Public Health Institutes

OCTOBER 31, 2024

However, the limited focus on informatics and data science in traditional public health education, coupled with the shortage of cross-training between public health and information technology (IT), has left many public health agencies without the necessary knowledge, expertise, and resources to conduct DMI activities effectively.

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

Despite recognizing data improvement as a potential strategy to address the increasing chronic disease burden in the United States, the public health sector has struggled to keep pace with advances and innovation in data.

Mental Health and Public Health 40

Mental Health and Public Health Disease Surveillance Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations Public Health Agencies 40

National Network of Public Health Institutes

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Moving Forward: Recommendations for Academic and Workforce Integration A key takeaway is the need for a more integrated approach to public health education and workforce development. If you are interested in reading more, check out their exploratory report & handbook.

Health Education and Training Organizations 40

Health Education and Training Organizations Academic and Research Institutions Health Equity Health Education 40