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Leveraging AskPHAB for (Re)Accreditation & Pathways Success

This entry is part 64 of 64 in the series Focus on Accreditation and Innovation
Accreditation can raise questions at any stage, and the askPHAB email offers health departments a simple way to get measure‑specific and process‑related guidance.
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JPHMP Direct Talk Podcast: Building Trust in Public Health

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Building Trust in Public Health: A North Carolina Perspective
This episode of JPHMP Direct Talk explores why trust is the cornerstone of effective public health and how North Carolina is setting an example for strengthening that trust through data-driven strategies and community engagement.
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Honoring Two Pillars of Public Health Leadership: Dr. Paul Erwin and Dr. Peggy Honoré

This entry is part 17 of 17 in the series News & Announcements
The leadership, scholarship, and unwavering commitment of Dr. Paul Erwin and Dr. Peggy Honoré have shaped not only JPHMP but the broader field of public health.
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Are You Ready to “Rock Your Readiness”? A Guide to PHAB’s Readiness Assessment

This entry is part 63 of 64 in the series Focus on Accreditation and Innovation
The PHAB Readiness Assessment is the essential first step for any eligible health department beginning its accreditation journey. The self-reported assessment offers a structured look at a department’s current practices, policies, and capacity, helping them understand where they stand before diving into the full Accreditation process.
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Dr. Erika Martin Appointed Associate Editor of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice

This entry is part 16 of 17 in the series News & Announcements
Dr. Erika Martin assumes the role of Associate Editor of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice.
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Rebuilding People’s Confidence in Public Health Data in an AI-Driven World

This entry is part 64 of 64 in the series Wide World of Public Health Systems
In a world where information moves quickly and skepticism runs high, transparency is no longer optional. It is the foundation on which public health’s future will be built.
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Whose Health Is It, Anyway? Rethinking Autonomy in a Fragmented Communication Landscape

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Signals and Science
Amelia Burke-Garcia and William T. Gallo describe health autonomy as the cornerstone of effective public health.
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Call for Nominations: Students Who Rocked Public Health 2025

This entry is part 15 of 15 in the series Students of Public Health
Accepting nominations for Students Who Rocked Public Health in 2025. Submit your nominations by Jan. 15, 2026!
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Building a Culture Worth Being Proud of at the Saline County Health Department

This entry is part 18 of 18 in the series Collaborative Advantage
Dr. Kevin Kovach interviews Candice Sauers, Deputy Director of the Saline County Health Department.
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How Immigration Policy Changes Worsen Ongoing Long-Term Care Workforce Challenges

This entry is part 63 of 64 in the series Wide World of Public Health Systems
Changes in immigration climate affects immigrants, including those who work in the long-term health field, and is intensifying a staffing crisis in the long-term services and supports (LTSS) workforce; researchers should recognize and respond to these challenges.
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Celebrating 10 Years of the Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS)

November 19, 2025

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series PH WINS 2024

This episode of JPHMP Direct TALK celebrates 10 years of the Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS)—the first and only nationally representative survey of the governmental public health workforce.

10 Highlights from the PH WINS 2024 Supplement: A Look into the Government Public Health Workforce

November 18, 2025

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The PH WINS 2024 Supplement, published in the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice (JPHMP), captures a critical moment for the government public health workforce.

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Leveraging AskPHAB for (Re)Accreditation & Pathways Success

January 22, 2026 Leave a comment

This entry is part 64 of 64 in the series Focus on Accreditation and Innovation

Accreditation can raise questions at any stage, and the askPHAB email offers health departments a simple way to get measure‑specific and process‑related guidance.

JPHMP Direct Talk Podcast: Building Trust in Public Health

January 14, 2026

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Building Trust in Public Health: A North Carolina Perspective

This episode of JPHMP Direct Talk explores why trust is the cornerstone of effective public health and how North Carolina is setting an example for strengthening that trust through data-driven strategies and community engagement.

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Bringing AI to the Front Lines of Public Health: A Call to Action

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The age of AI has arrived. Public health leaders must not stand on the sidelines.

Staying Agile and Solving Problems as a Local Public Health Leader: An Interview with Dr. Claude A. Jacob

November 15, 2024

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Leadership and Management

As a companion to a new column on the practice of public health leadership, we present an interview from late 2024 with Dr. Claude A. Jacob, a seasoned public health leader who has championed innovation at the local, regional, and national levels over more than two decades.

News & Announcements

Honoring Two Pillars of Public Health Leadership: Dr. Paul Erwin and Dr. Peggy Honoré

January 13, 2026

This entry is part 17 of 17 in the series News & Announcements

The leadership, scholarship, and unwavering commitment of Dr. Paul Erwin and Dr. Peggy Honoré have shaped not only JPHMP but the broader field of public health.

Dr. Erika Martin Appointed Associate Editor of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice

January 8, 2026

This entry is part 16 of 17 in the series News & Announcements

Dr. Erika Martin assumes the role of Associate Editor of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice.