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Workforce

Community Coalitions: A Key to Public Health Success?

Public health has always been a field of complex challenges and innovative solutions. One such innovative approach is the use of community coalitions. In the article “Evaluation Methods Commonly Used to Assess Effectiveness of Community Coalitions in Public Health,” authors Kegler, Halpin, and Butterfoss explore how these coalitions are evaluated and their impact on public […]

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Research

New Horizons in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a complex and devastating condition, impacting not only individual lives but also public health systems globally. In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into the heart of the matter, drawing insights from the enlightening article Opioid use disorder: current trends and potential treatments This analysis aims to equip public health practitioners […]

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Health equity

De-implementation: Paving the Path for High-Value Care

Healthcare is on the cusp of a significant paradigm shift, moving away from the prevalent “more is better” approach to a more discerning and evidence-based model. In the article “Methodological Progress Note: De-implementation of Low-Value Care,” authors Sunil Kripalani and Wynne E. Norton highlight a pressing issue in modern healthcare systems: the persistence of low-value […]

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Commentary

Next Week in Public Health!

Many good things and cutting-edge research are coming your way. Join the Vanguard of Public Health Today! Are you ready to be at the forefront of health advocacy and research? ‘This Week in Public Health’ brings you weekly insights and updates that matter most. From breakthrough research to groundbreaking community initiatives, our newsletter is your […]

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Research

Building Implementation Science Capacity for a Public Health 3.0

Public health is an ever-evolving field, responding to the changing needs of societies worldwide. The article, Building capacity for Public Health 3.0: introducing implementation science into an MPH curriculum highlights a significant shift in public health training. This blog will delve into the implications of this shift for public health practice, focusing on integrating implementation […]

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Resources

The Ties Between Organizational Learning and Resilience

In an age where business environments are increasingly complex and unpredictable, “Building Organizational Resilience Through Organizational Learning: A Systematic Review” serves as a crucial beacon for understanding the intricate relationship between organizational resilience (OR) and learning (OL). In the quest for survival and success, OR has emerged as a business’s pivotal strategy. It refers to […]

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Resources

Transforming Leadership: The Power of Coaching

Leadership, an essential element in any organization, has always been a subject of intense study. Yet, as crucial as it is, the development of effective leadership skills remains a challenging endeavor. “Leadership effectiveness through coaching: Authentic and change-oriented leadership,” an article by Halliwell, Mitchell, and Boyle, sheds light on this complex issue. Published in PLoS […]

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Health equity

Breath of Change: Empowering Curtis Bay with Hyperlocal Air Monitoring and Community-Driven Solutions

In the heart of South Baltimore, Curtis Bay stands as a poignant example of a community rallying for environmental justice. The recent article, “Community-driven research and capacity building to address environmental justice concerns with industrial air pollution in Curtis Bay, South Baltimore,” provides a deep dive into the empowering journey of local organizations and residents […]

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Research

The Impact of Minimum Wage Increases on Suicide Rates

In Effects of increased minimum wages by unemployment rate on suicide in the USA researchers have shed light on a vital public health issue: the link between minimum wage policies and suicide rates. This topic is especially crucial considering the alarming rise in suicide rates in the United States over the past few decades. The […]

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Resources

Understanding QALYs in Public Health Economics

The world of public health and its resource allocation is a complex maze, often leaving practitioners and policymakers at a crossroads. How do we measure the impact of healthcare interventions not just on life expectancy but on the quality of life as well? This is where the concept of Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) comes into […]

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Climate

The Impact of Extreme Weather on Food Retail Environments: A Critical Analysis

The recent article Food retail environments, extreme weather, and their overlap: Exploratory analysis and recommendations for U.S. food policy by Scharadin, Zanocco, and Chistolini (2023), published in PLoS ONE, opens an insightful dialogue on the intersection of extreme weather events and food retail environments (FRE) in the United States. This article is pivotal in understanding […]

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