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August 25, 2023

Navigating Resource-Sharing Agreements: Key Insights for Successful Relationships

Despite operating under constraints such as limited resources and staff, governmental public health departments are committed to serving their communities […]

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August 22, 2023

Poll: Americans Strongly Support Health Departments and Services

Americans are more familiar with and supportive of their local health officials than at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

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August 17, 2023

Four U.S. Communities Receive a $5M Investment to Create Data Ecosystems Centering Health Equity and Racial...

Today, we announced newly awarded grants to communities in Arizona, Maryland, Oregon, and Pennsylvania to pursue data-driven initiatives that advance […]

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August 8, 2023

We Can Do This: New Book Policy Engagement is a Field Guide for Public Health

Shaping systems and policies is critical to improving people’s health; and influencing health outcomes requires understanding the inner workings of […]

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July 31, 2023

Improving Employee Health and Retention Rates in Michigan

The Michigan Health Improvement Alliance, Central Michigan District Health Department, local manufacturer Vantage Plastics, and Vantage’s nonprofit outreach arm The […]

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July 24, 2023

Prioritizing Public Health Worker Safety, Mental Health, and Well-being

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July 18, 2023

Promoting Health Equity: Five Actions to Consider

For many in public health, the term “equity” has become more of a buzzword than a call to action. Health […]

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July 7, 2023

Practicing Disability Inclusion in Health Agencies

One in 4 US adults lives with a disability.1 People with disabilities are present in every community. This means every […]

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June 29, 2023

Talking With Nancy Krieger: Deconstructing Data for Health Equity

The de Beaumont Foundation’s Speaker Series highlights leaders in public health practice, advocacy, policymaking, and other related fields. In her […]