Dr. Lloyd Novick highlights important articles in the September issue of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. The post Sep 2024: Communicable Diseases and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention first appeared on JPHMP Direct ..read more

In October 2023, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) engaged with the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) to launch a first-of-its kind statewide initiative designed to build public health capacity, strengthen infrastructure and support governmental public health system transformation. The post Missouri’s Statewide Readiness Initiative – Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure and Promoting Public Health System Transformation first appeared on JPHMP Direct ..read more

Dr. Kevin Kovach, Senior Analyst for Public Health Services and Systems at the Kansas Health Institute, interviews Becky Johnson, Administrator of the Southeastern Kansas (SEK) Multi-County Health Department. The post Beyond Borders: Benefits and Challenges of Leading a Multi-County Health Department first appeared on JPHMP Direct ..read more

"Masters programs in public policy and public administration provide similar training from which to enter the policy space as an advocate, educator, or public health or policy professional." Read the letter to the editor. The post Letter to the Editor: “Doctors Who Attend Policy School: Who Are They and Where Do They Work?” first appeared on JPHMP Direct ..read more

AI presents major opportunities for health organizations, and this article presents five challenges, five risks, and five steps leaders can take to use AI successfully and responsibly. The post AI in Public Health Communication: 5 Steps You Can Take Now first appeared on JPHMP Direct ..read more

This blog post and supporting article summarizes findings and lessons learned from the virtual expansion of the YMCA’s BPSM program to reach rural communities in South Carolina. The post Exploring Opportunities to Implement a Virtual Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program (BPSM) to Reach Rural Communities in South Carolina first appeared on JPHMP Direct ..read more

Self-monitoring blood pressure programs are an evidence-based hypertension management intervention, but its equitable access among populations disproportionately affected by cardiovascular disease is a concern. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health worked with five local federally qualified health centers to implement and enhance SMBP programs to provide quality hypertension care to these populations. The post Implementing Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure Programs Using Telehealth to Address Hypertension Among High-Risk Massachusetts Residents first appeared on JPHMP Direct ..read more

A two-month supermarket voucher program in East Harlem improved food purchasing behaviors among low-income, minority families, highlighting the potential of such initiatives to enhance food security and nutrition. Food insecurity remains a significant issue in many urban communities, particularly affecting low-income, minority families. In our recent study, published in the July issue of the Journal of Public Health Management and The post Enhancing Food Security Through Supermarket Vouchers: Insights from East Harlem first appeared on JPHMP Direct ..read more

Rhode Island expanded the roles of certified community health workers (CCHWs) in cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus management to determine if patient health behaviors and clinical outcomes improved with support from specialty trained CCHWs. The post Chronic Disease Expansion Program for Community Health Workers in Rhode Island first appeared on JPHMP Direct ..read more

Nutrition and physical activity best practices in Illinois early childcare and education settings declined following the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Post COVID-19 Changes to Nutrition and Physical Activity in Illinois Early Childcare and Education Settings first appeared on JPHMP Direct ..read more