My Profile e-Learning Center my.ASTHO Contact Us

Filter Results

Clear All Filters

Topic

Product Type

Contributor

Location

Published Date

Displaying 19 results for

GO
Search Filters: Data Modernization and Informatics cancel Partnership cancel

The Search for Good Data to Support Health Equity in Public Health

Blog,
People of Public Health,
Leadership and Workforce Development,
Leadership Development,
DELPH,
Health Equity,
Race and Public Health,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
Partnership,
Data Modernization,
Kristine Tran,
Fredrick L. Echols,
Michelle Izumizaki,
Deborah Hinds,
Feliciana Turner,
Gayatri Raol

Six DELPH scholars give their insights to learn more about how the data modernization initiative and DEI intersect with public health.

Arizona Department of Health Services Pursues Policies to Advance Data Sharing with Tribal Nations

Brief,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
Data Modernization,
Health Equity,
Tribal Health,
Partnership,
Arizona,
Christina Severin,
Erik Skinner,
Reema Mistry

Arizona Department of Health Services Pursues Policies to Advance Data Sharing with Tribal Nations Erik Skinner, Christina Severin, Reema Mistry The Arizona Department of Health Services is pursuing policies to advance data sharing with ...

United for One Health

Environmental Health,
Food and Water Safety,
PFAS,
Climate and Health,
Vector-Borne Disease,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
Informatics and Surveillance,
Partnership,
Blog,
People of Public Health,
Andrew Tucker,
Wayne E. Cascio,
Health in All Policies,
Data Modernization and Informatics

Nov. 3, 2021, marks the sixth annual One Health Day, a global campaign to recognize and embrace how public health is connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. In this post, ASTHO talks about One Health with Wayne E. ...

How Can Public Health Data Take a Lead Role? Find Out at the COVID-19 TechXpo

Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
Accreditation,
Preparedness,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
Pandemics,
COVID and Contact Tracing/Disease Intervention,
COVID and Telehealth,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
Blog,
J.T. Lane,
Data Modernization,
Event,
Partnership

While COVID-19 has shown some of the best attributes of the U.S. public health system, it has exposed the weaknesses of our data systems—wrought by chronic underfunding and further exacerbated by siloed, categorical funding and planning. ...

Exploring the Role of Physicians in Addressing the Social Determinants of Health

Blog,
Health Equity,
Elimination of Disparities,
Social Determinants of Health,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
Partnership,
Population Health and Prevention,
Healthcare Access,
Community Health Workers,
Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships,
Primary Care and Public Health

Healthcare consulting firm Leavitt Partners published survey results which found that, while most physicians acknowledge the impact of social determinants of health on their patients, most do not believe it is their responsibility to ...

The Importance of Public Health Surveillance in Responding to Overdoses

Podcast,
Population Health and Prevention,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Substance Misuse,
Opioids,
Overdose Prevention,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
Partnership,
Members,
Vermont,
Rhode Island,
Robert Johnson,
Ewa King,
Mark Levine,
Infectious Disease,
Syndemic-Related Infections,
Public Health Review

This episode discusses why there needs to be a comprehensive response in public health surveillance, in particular around the opioid epidemic. After all, without thorough data, it’s tough for lawmakers to drive action that will reduce the ...

Promoting Mental Well-Being in a Post-Pandemic World

Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID and Mental Health,
COVID and Health Equity/Health Disparities,
Population Health and Prevention,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Mental Health,
Health Equity,
At-Risk Populations,
Social Determinants of Health,
Suicide Prevention,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
Blog,
Colleen Carr,
Elimination of Disparities,
Connecticut,
Maryland,
Data Modernization,
Race and Public Health,
LGBTQ+,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
Partnership

Although suicide was a critical public health issue in the U.S. long before the COVID-19 pandemic began, Americans are now reporting increased mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and suicidal behaviors. In addition, millions ...

Leading Health Security Efforts Through Strategic Collaboration and Innovation

Blog,
Partnership,
Preparedness,
Natural Disasters,
Pandemics,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
Strategic Planning,
Public Health Workforce,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
Health Equity,
Disability Inclusion,
Race and Public Health,
Social Determinants of Health,
Environmental Health,
Climate and Health,
Informatics and Surveillance,
Infectious Disease,
Emerging Infectious Diseases,
Data Modernization,
Margaret Nilz

Leading Health Security Efforts Through Strategic Collaboration and Innovation Margaret Nilz This blog post illustrates how health agencies' strategic plans can improve health security and emergency preparedness. Strategic planning is ...

Olmsted County Pilots a Regional Population Health Data Hub to Improve Data Accessibility

Brief,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
Data Modernization,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
Partnership,
Minnesota,
Gelila Tamrat,
Sara Black,
Reema Mistry,
Christina Severin

Olmsted County Pilots a Regional Population Health Data Hub to Improve Data Accessibility Gelila Tamrat, Sara Black, Reema Mistry, Christina Severin Olmsted County, Minnesota, pilots a regional population health data hub to improve data ...

Automated Syphilis Electronic Laboratory Processing: Effectively and Accurately Identifying Priority Syphilis Cases

Brief,
Infectious Disease,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
Population Health and Prevention,
Social and Behavioral Health,
STIs,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
Partnership,
Data Modernization,
Florida

The Florida Department of Health created an effective algorithm to automate syphilis laboratory result processing that improves case assignment accuracy and prioritization. This tool outlines key steps and considerations for jurisdictions ...

Overcoming Common Barriers to Data Linkage

Brief,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
Population Health and Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
Women, Infant, Family Health Data Integration,
Partnership,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
Quality Improvement,
Health Equity,
Leadership and Workforce Development,
Alaska,
New Mexico,
Texas,
Washington,
PRAMS

ASTHO, with support from CDC, launched the first cohort of the Linking Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System and Clinical Outcomes Data Multi-Jurisdiction Learning Community in October 2021. This brief examines themes that emerged ...

Improving Population Health by Modernizing the Implementation of Clinical Guidelines

Blog,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
Partnership,
Data Modernization,
Maria Michaels

ASTHO and CDC's Maria Michaels outline how public health agencies can better intersect with healthcare to help ensure that clinical guidelines are implemented as intended and result in the desired health actions and outcomes.

Public Health Infrastructure Partners Launch National Implementation Center Program to Support Data Modernization 

News Release,
News,
Data Modernization,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
Public Health News,
ASTHO News,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
Public Health Infrastructure Grant,
Partnership,
Funding,
Health Equity,
Tribal Health,
Paul Kuehnert,
Chris Tall Bear,
J.T. Lane,
Jennifer Layden,
Joseph Kanter

CDC-funded program will accelerate data exchange between healthcare and public health to drive timely, data-informed public health action

Exploring Innovations in GIS and Visualization for Healthier Communities

Brief,
Population Health and Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
Women, Infant, Family Health Data Integration,
Healthcare Access,
Partnership,
Wisconsin,
Pennsylvania,
Research,
Data Modernization and Informatics

This brief details innovative uses of geographic information systems (GIS) in public health. It showcases original research conducted by ASTHO staff to better understand the value of GIS in mapping national public health emergencies

What Gets Measured Gets Done: Using Data to Improve Child Health and Well-Being

Blog,
Health Equity,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
Partnership,
Policy,
Research,
Public Health Law,
Population Health and Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
ACEs,
Reem Ghandour,
Healthcare Access,
At-Risk Populations,
Early Brain Development,
Women, Infant, Family Health Data Integration,
Disability Inclusion,
Infant and Child Health

The adage “what gets measured, gets done” has had staying power for a reason. When we can accurately describe conditions, quantify impact, and elucidate connections, we have a better chance at taking collective (and effective) action to ...

Policy Options to Improve Data Sharing Between State and Local Health Departments

Report,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
Policy,
Public Health Law,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
State Health Policy,
Data Modernization,
Erik Skinner,
Christina Severin,
Reema Mistry,
Andy Baker-White,
Sara Black,
Elizabeth Ruebush,
Carrie Waggoner,
Partnership

Policy Options to Improve Data Sharing Between State and Local Health Departments Organizational policies on data sharing between state and local public health agencies. This report explores organizational policies related to data sharing ...

The Epidemic of Epidemics: Opioids, Part II

Podcast,
Population Health and Prevention,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Substance Misuse,
Opioids,
Overdose Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
Risk-Appropriate Care,
Health Equity,
Rural Health,
Funding,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
Partnership,
Kentucky,
West Virginia,
Robert Johnson,
Aaron Lopata,
Christina Mullins,
Greg Corby-Lee,
Joe Markiewicz,
Infectious Disease,
Syndemic-Related Infections,
Public Health Review

The second half of Public Health Review's story on the opioid epidemic explores how coalitions in Kentucky are driving prevention efforts, what public health practitioners in West Virginia are doing to identify and care for newborns ...

The New Frontier of Digital Proximity Tracing

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Federal Government Affairs,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID and Contact Tracing/Disease Intervention,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
California,
New York,
North Dakota,
South Dakota,
Jeffrey O. Ekoma,
New Jersey,
Washington,
Partnership

The New Frontier of Digital Proximity Tracing Association of state and territorial health officials, astho, public health, covid-19, contact tracing, case investigation, public health surveillance, infectious disease, proximity tracing, ...