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Health Equity in Data: One LHD’s Experience

Understanding the intersection of public health and equity is crucial in an era where data informs (but should not drive) decisions. The recent article Data for Equity: Creating an Antiracist, Intersectional Approach to Data in a Local Health Department published in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, delves into this intersection, offering a […]

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Bridging Health Gaps: The Role of Community Health Workers

In an era where universal health coverage and the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are at the forefront of global health initiatives, understanding the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) becomes imperative. The article “Who is a community health worker? – a systematic review of definitions” published in Global Health Action explores this topic, offering […]

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Integrated Care in the Care Home Sector

The landscape of health and social care is evolving. With an increasing focus on integrated approaches, particularly in care home settings, understanding and mapping these changes is crucial. The article, A Typology of Integrated Care Policies in the Care Home Sector: A Policy Document Analysis, published in ‘Frontiers in Public Health’, delves into this intricate […]

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Community Health Workers: Pioneers in a New Healthcare Era

Over at Dawn Chorus, we do a huge amount of work evaluating the roles and effectiveness of Community Health Workers. As such, this is a great time to look into the evolving roles and tasks of CHWs. The article Community Health Workers at the Dawn of a New Era: 5. Roles and Tasks delves into […]

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A Balanced Approach: How Massachusetts’ Opioid Limit Law Is Reshaping Post-Operative Pain Management

In a recent study titled Massachusetts’ Opioid Limit Law Associated with a Reduction in Post-Operative Opioid Duration Among Orthopedic Patients, researchers delved into the impact of the 2016 Massachusetts 7-day opioid prescription limit law on post-operative prescriptions among orthopedic patients. This study is particularly significant against the backdrop of the opioid overdose epidemic and the […]

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Unraveling Collaborative Community Health Needs Assessments: Insights from an Urban Texas County

Healthcare is a dynamic and complex field, constantly evolving in response to societal needs and policy changes. A study titled An action research partnership in an urban Texas county to explore barriers and opportunities for collaborative community health needs assessments published in Frontiers in Public Health, sheds light on this topic. This research delves into […]

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