Examining Mosquito and Tick Surveillance and Control Capacity at the Local Level: Erratum
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Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice - November 28, 2021 Category: Health Management Tags: Erratum Source Type: research

Estimates of Cases and Hospitalizations Averted by COVID-19 Case Investigation and Contact Tracing in 14 Health Jurisdictions in the United States
Conclusions: We estimated that CICT reduced the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations among all jurisdictions studied. Reducing time to isolation produced the greatest improvements in impact of CICT. (Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice)
Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice - November 28, 2021 Category: Health Management Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

US-Affiliated Pacific Islands Response to COVID-19: Keys to Success and Important Lessons
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice)
Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice - November 28, 2021 Category: Health Management Tags: Commentaries Source Type: research

Pandemic Communication: Challenges and Opportunities for Local Health Departments
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice)
Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice - November 28, 2021 Category: Health Management Tags: Commentaries Source Type: research

Vaccine Liability in COVID-19
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice)
Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice - November 28, 2021 Category: Health Management Tags: Commentaries Source Type: research

COVID-19: Addressing the Continuing Challenge
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice)
Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice - November 28, 2021 Category: Health Management Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Restoring Immunization Services Provided by the Vaccines for Children Program in Puerto Rico After Hurricanes Irma and Maria, 2017-2019
Conclusion: Through coordinated efforts of the Puerto Rico Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other partners, the operational status of VFC clinics posthurricanes was assessed and operations restored. Emergency plans for vaccine storage and handling, which called for alternative vaccine storage locations and backup generators, were inadequate to address disasters of the magnitude of Hurricanes Irma and Maria; such plans need to consider the possibility of large-scale disasters that result in long-term power outages. (Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice)
Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice - September 25, 2021 Category: Health Management Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Highlighting Contributions of Behavioral and Social Sciences in Advancing Public Health: Where We've Come, Where We're Headed
This article traces select historical underpinnings of the applications of social and behavioral sciences theories and evidence to public health and highlights 4 areas in which health education specialists have distinctly contributed to public health achievements by building on theory and evidence. Applied social and behavioral sciences have formed the basis of various health education interventions. These 4 areas include the following: (1) Theory, Model Development, and the Professionalization of Health Education; (2) Participation and Community Engagement; (3) Health Communication; and (4) Advocacy and Policy. Discuss...
Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice - September 25, 2021 Category: Health Management Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Prevalence of Risk and Protective Factors for Tick Exposure and Tick-Borne Disease Among Residents of Indiana
Conclusions: In Indiana, the area around people's residences may constitute an important source of tick exposure for humans. Being exposed to ticks is most prevalent in those living in rural areas of Indiana. Finally, risk factors for TBD are higher among males than among females. (Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice)
Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice - September 25, 2021 Category: Health Management Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Joining Forces With Environmental Health Professionals
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice)
Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice - September 25, 2021 Category: Health Management Tags: Getting Practical Source Type: research

Examining Mosquito and Tick Surveillance and Control Capacity at the Local Level
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice)
Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice - September 25, 2021 Category: Health Management Tags: News From NACCHO Source Type: research

Approaching Climate Change: The Role of State and Territorial Health Agencies
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice)
Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice - September 25, 2021 Category: Health Management Tags: State of Public Health Source Type: research

Wildfire Smoke Risk Communication Efficacy: A Content Analysis of Washington State's 2018 Statewide Smoke Event Public Health Messaging
Conclusions: While information about wildfire smoke and health risks was communicated during Washington's August 2018 wildfire smoke event, there remains considerable opportunity to include additional information about interventions, vulnerable populations, and trusted sources of information. We recommend several opportunities to improve and evaluate risk communication and risk reduction before, during, and after future wildfire smoke events. (Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice)
Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice - September 25, 2021 Category: Health Management Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Understanding Emerging Environmental Health Concerns and Environmental Public Health–Tracking Priorities Among State and Local Professionals in Colorado
Conclusions: This project illuminates opportunities to strengthen connections between the state's environmental public health–tracking priorities and local-level capacity related to professionals' top concerns. It also suggests reinforcing and broadening partnerships to improve data infrastructure and inform environmental public health priorities. (Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice)
Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice - September 25, 2021 Category: Health Management Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Characteristics and Behaviors Among a Representative Sample of New Jersey Adults Practicing Environmental Risk-Reduction Behaviors
Conclusions: There is a need to improve rates of environmental risk-reduction behaviors and reduce disparities in the practice of these behaviors through efforts to increase awareness. Public health officials should target outreach to specific populations that do not practice risk-reduction behaviors. (Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice)
Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice - September 25, 2021 Category: Health Management Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research