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Improving Community Health: A Q&A With N.Y. Times' Jane Brody
June 18, 2013 | New Public Health Post
NewPublicHealth recently spoke with The New York Times' Jane Brody about her take on the state of community health—and what we can all do to improve it.
Keeneland 2013 Q&A: Lisa Simpson
April 9, 2013 | New Public Health Post
Keeneland 2013 Q&A: Lisa Simpson
NPHW Picks Infographic Contest Winners
April 4, 2013 | New Public Health Post
NPHW Picks Infographic Contest Winners
Are We There Yet?
June 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Medicine and public health should be better integrated to improve population health in the U.S. This article presents conflicts encountered in the past, and discusses initiatives that may help align community health with clinical medicine
A National Research Agenda for Public Health Services and Systems
May 1, 2012 | Journal Article
An expert review process identified 72 research questions as a starting point for continuous improvements in the science and practice of public health.
Meaningful Use and Certification of Health Information Technology
March 10, 2011 | Journal Article
Health information technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in medical offices and facilities. Computerization is certain to transform American health care, but to ensure that its benefits outweigh its risks, the federal government must provide appropriate oversight.
Pursuing Health Equity
March 10, 2011 | Journal Article
Despite significant improvements in the health of the overall population, health inequities in America persist. Racial and ethnic minorities continue to experience higher rates of morbidity and mortality than nonminorities across a range of health issues.
Local Public Health Capacities to Address the Needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations
March 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Local health departments (LHDs) are the best places for poor minorities and immigrants to obtain health services. This study uncovered approaches that LHDs are using to care for diverse populations.
Population Health Rankings as Policy Indicators and Performance Measures
September 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Population health rankings can be used by various actors for different purposes. This article examines those potential uses and concludes that the chief promise of population health rankings lies in two areas.
Developing a Model Program for Integrating Tribal Public Health into the Multijursidictional Public Health System for Infectious Diseases
January 4, 2011 | Report
Knowledge Asset: This document focuses on the importance of policies that include tribes in a comprehensive multijurisdictional public health system that can address infectious disease outbreaks.