Blogs & Articles

Attracting New Talent to the Governmental Public Health Workforce: Strategies for Improved Recruitment of Public Health Graduates

This journal article highlights a gap between education and employment in governmental public health.

Ohio Leads the Nation in Accreditation. Here’s Why.

Driven by state policy, financial support, and hands-on technical assistance, Ohio’s success offers a model for the rest of the nation for PHAB accreditation. Read about the experiences of two Ohio health departments and how accreditation…

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Seven Resources to Strengthen Strategic Planning and Grants Management in Public Health

Strengthening public health infrastructure requires robust Accountability and Performance Management, ensuring health departments meet standards, achieve accreditation, and foster a culture of quality. Explore key resources to support these efforts.

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Maryland Achieves Success Through Thoughtful Planning

Learn how virtual engagement and collaboration played key roles in the Maryland Department of Health’s State Health Assessment and State Health Improvement Plan planning.

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Cultivating a Culture of Planning

When considering plan alignment, a holistic lens allows agencies to comprehensively organize sustainable public health systems change through plan interconnectivity.

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