Health Improvement In Local Government

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National Association of County and City Health Officials: Helping …

(Just Now) WEBAs the national nonprofit organization that represents local public health departments, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) plays an important role in improving health and advancing health equity nationwide. And by …

https://health.gov/news/202012/national-association-county-and-city-health-officials-helping-local-public-health-agencies-use-healthy-people

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Funding For Local Public Health: A Renewed Path For Critical

(2 days ago) WEBThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimates that per capita health care spending is $9,990. This compares to spending on core public health functions of $108.92 per capita inclusive

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/funding-local-public-health-renewed-path-critical-infrastructure

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Quality Improvement: Accelerating population health improvement

(3 days ago) WEBAs the covid-19 pandemic shines a bright light on longstanding health equity gaps, 1 concerted action around social determinants of health to close these gaps continues to increase. Improvement methods (including shared tools and language) traditionally used in healthcare are agnostic in nature and can also be used in sectors …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8185608/

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Research evidence use in local government-led public health

(3 days ago) WEBLocal governments play an important role in improving public health outcomes globally, critical to this work is applying the best-available research evidence. Despite considerable exploration of research use in knowledge translation literature, how research is practically applied by local governments remains poorly understood. This systematic …

https://health-policy-systems.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12961-023-01009-2

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Collaboration between local health and local government agencies …

(3 days ago) WEBCollaboration between local health and local government agencies for health improvement. Since the 1980s, national and international health organisations have promoted partnerships between health and other public services at a local level to improve the health of the population. To assess the best methods of collaboration for …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9936257/

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Strengthening the Local Government Public Health Emergency …

(1 days ago) WEBThe Pandemic Management Survey The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of local governments during a crisis response. Municipal leaders were on the frontlines, enforcing health rules, ramping up public health and social services, helping vulnerable communities, and keeping residents informed on public health guidelines.

https://icma.org/articles/pm-magazine/strengthening-local-government-public-health-emergency-response

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Research Full Report: Developing State Health Improvement Plans

(3 days ago) WEBPublic health accreditation is likely a significant contributor to the increased focus on SHIP development among state health departments, as Standard 5.2 of the PHAB Standards and Measures is “Conduct a Comprehensive Planning Process Resulting in a Tribal/State/Community Health Improvement Plan.”3 Given that most of the responding …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8478308/

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Best Practices in Local Government Wellness Programs: …

(7 days ago) WEBFor more than 25 years, U.S. local governments have faced continuing growth in health care costs. From 1987 to 2012, health care expenditures increased by 260% on an inflation adjusted basis for state …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0734371X16682817

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Collaboration between local health and local government

(9 days ago) WEBAuthors' conclusions: Collaboration between local health and local government is commonly considered best practice. However, the review did not identify any reliable evidence that interagency collaboration, compared to standard services, necessarily leads to health improvement. A few studies identified component benefits but these were not

https://www.cochrane.org/CD007825/PUBHLTH_collaboration-between-local-health-and-local-government-agencies-for-health-improvement

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Community Plans - The Official Web Site for The State of New Jersey

(7 days ago) WEBCommunity Plans. Governmental Public Health Partnerships (GPHP) are regional forums that bring together local health officials to identify, plan, and organize regional local health resources. GPHPs have taken the lead in strategic, community health planning, engaging hospitals, community service providers, local businesses and many other partners.

https://www.nj.gov/health/healthynj/2030/community-plans/

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Collaboration between local health and local government

(5 days ago) WEBCollaboration between local health and local government is commonly considered best practice. However, the review did not identify any reliable evidence that inter‑agency collaboration, compared to standard services, leads to health improvement. A few studies identified component benefits but these …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21678371/?dopt=Abstract

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Department of Health Local Public Health - The Official Web Site …

(5 days ago) WEBTo build the capacity of local health departments for the delivery of essential public health services by providing leadership, technical support, and funding for the development of public health workforce competencies, public-private partnerships and coordinated service models, public health information and communication networks, …

https://nj.gov/health/lh/

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Health Policy - Healthy People 2030 health.gov

(4 days ago) WEBGoal: Use health policy to prevent disease and improve health. Health policy can have a major impact on health and well-being. Healthy People 2030 focuses on keeping people safe and healthy through laws and policies at the local, state, territorial, and federal level. Evidence-based health policies can help prevent disease and promote health.

https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/health-policy

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How Local Governments Can Use Housing Inspections for Health …

(2 days ago) WEBResearchers at NYU have developed a Housing Health Index that would allow local governments to target building inspections with a focus on improving health. A peer-reviewed study published today (Feb. 5) in the February issue of Health Affairs reports on this innovation. As detailed in the study, entitled “Housing-Sensitive Health …

https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2024/february/how-local-governments-can-use-housing-inspections-for-health-imp.html

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National Health Initiatives, Strategies & Action Plans

(9 days ago) WEBBelow is a list of national public health initiatives, strategies, and action plans organized by health topic. Created by groups of experts and stakeholders, these planning documents establish strategic priorities for addressing the nation’s most pressing health problems. You can use these resources to develop state or local plans, prioritize

https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/strategy/index.html

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How to Talk About Health Equity as a City Leader

(8 days ago) WEBThe Plain Talk communication tools are designed to provide three to five “grab and go” tips—in one page and in everyday language—to help explain terms and concepts necessary to building shared understanding. The tips and suggestions are grounded in current communication best practices regarding health equity …

https://www.nlc.org/article/2024/04/30/how-to-talk-about-health-equity-as-a-city-leader/

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Health Services - Bergen County New Jersey

(4 days ago) WEBCommunity Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) Contact. Dr. Hansel F. Asmar. Director/Health Officer. Bergen County Department of Health Services One Bergen County Plaza • 4th Floor • Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076. Phone: 201-634-2600 • Fax: 201-336-6086. Health & Safety Hotline: 201-225-7000.

https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/departments-and-services/about-health-services

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State Health Improvement Plan - Let's Get Healthy California

(Just Now) WEBOrganizing for Impact: Aligning Strategies, Actions, and Resources The state health improvement plan (SHIP) connects a wide range of plans, programs, and initiatives across California and guides the development and implementation of policies, programs, and actions; at both the state and local level. Let’s Get Healthy California …

https://letsgethealthy.ca.gov/the-story/state-health-improvement-plan/

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NJ Department of Health

(9 days ago) WEBNew Jersey's local and county health departments are community-based public health service and a first point of contact for questions about public health services or health conditions. Latest health info from the federal government . Last Reviewed: 4/7/2017. Close. Health IT, Facts & Findings NJ's Statewide Health Improvement …

https://nj.gov/cgi-bin/health/localhealth/selectcounty.pl?countychoice=02Bergen

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What’s Local Government’s Role in Community Well-being?

(2 days ago) WEB1. Well-being is more than physical health. It is a combination of things: a person’s physical, mental, emotional, economic, social and spiritual health. 2. So, well-being takes more than having good hospitals and enough doctors. Because it results from a combination of things: social, economic and environmental conditions. 3.

https://www.nlc.org/article/2024/05/02/whats-local-governments-role-in-community-well-being/

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Developing State Health Improvement Plans: Exploring States

(1 days ago) WEBSince 1979, the Healthy People initiative has served as a national framework for improving the health and well-being of the country. 1 In August 2020, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched Healthy People 2030, the fifth iteration of the initiative. The overarching goals of Healthy People 2030 are to achieve health equity, …

https://journals.lww.com/jphmp/Fulltext/2021/11001/Developing_State_Health_Improvement_Plans_.12.aspx

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Home - Florida SHIP - State Health Improvement Plan

(4 days ago) WEBThe Florida State Health Improvement Plan sets out goals for Florida’s public health system, which includes a range of stakeholders, such as state and local government agencies, health care providers, employers, community groups, universities and schools, non profit organizations and advocacy groups.

https://floridaship.org/

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Health improvement - gov.scot - The Scottish Government

(9 days ago) WEBlocal government; community and voluntary organisations; the wider public sector; Creating a culture of health in Scotland will require effective leadership nationally and locally. Public Health Scotland will bring together public health intelligence, health protection and health improvement expertise and knowledge in a single body.

https://www.gov.scot/policies/health-improvement/

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What's health care like in rural America? We're taking a close-up …

(8 days ago) WEBHealth problems in rural America are one of those barriers. In 2022, the AHA launched a three-year initiative to help rural hospitals and clinicians provide high-quality, consistent, timely and appropriate evidence-based care. The organization also created HeartCorps, which puts service-minded adults into rural communities to improve heart …

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/04/30/whats-health-care-like-in-rural-america-were-taking-a-close-up-look

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Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards

(7 days ago) WEBKeynote Speaker: Sacoby Wilson, MS, PhD, director of Community Engagement, Environmental Justice, and Health at the University of Maryland School of Public Health Presentation: "The Power of Community Engagement in the Fight for Environmental, Climate, and Energy Justice: Approaches, Solutions, and Impact" Lunch will be provided …

https://events.rochester.edu/event/dr-david-satcher-community-health-improvement-awards

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Coliseum demo funds may now fund schools - Richmond Times …

(2 days ago) WEBMembers of the Richmond public health community and South Richmond Community Nursing Service participated in the ceremony. The clinic, which opened in January 1952, was staffed by volunteer nurses.

https://richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/richmond-city-council-budget-fiscal-year-2025-capital-improvement-plan/article_f2c5703a-0bcd-11ef-a1b4-cb3d6f839af9.html

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Government to fund 180 local projects to boost water quality

(5 days ago) WEBThis uplift will be allocated to local catchment partnerships through the Water Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF) supporting 180 local projects across England. government, local authorities

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-fund-180-local-projects-to-boost-water-quality

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Victoria state budget 2024 winners and losers: $400 for school …

(5 days ago) WEBKinder and mental health local hubs. The government will slow its rollout of the expansion of the free kindergarten program and the mental health and wellbeing local hubs – both key election

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/may/07/victoria-state-budget-2024-winners-and-losers-400-for-school-students-home-buyer-fund-boost-and-increased-levies

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Jacksonville's Baptist Health to pay $1.5 million federal settlement

(6 days ago) WEBJacksonville’s Baptist Health System Inc. will pay the federal government $1.5 million after self-reporting that its subsidiaries offered Medicare patients discounts that the U.S. Justice

https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/local/2024/05/07/jacksonvilles-baptist-health-to-pay-1-5-million-federal-settlement/73591658007/

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THIS WEEK: First Partner Siebel Newsom to Visit Los Angeles to …

(3 days ago) WEBLOS ANGELES COUNTY – This week, California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom will host events at two local schools.. On Monday, the First Partner will host a roundtable discussion and town hall in partnership with Los Angeles Unified School District, California Partners Project, and the Child Mind Institute, which will focus on the complex …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/05/advisory-fp-la-county-events/

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Far West LHD celebrate International Day of the - NSW …

(1 days ago) WEBMidwives provide care in many different settings including acute hospital care and in the community both in Broken Hill and in remote health services. Across Far West Local Health District, our midwives support the birth of almost 200 babies each year and support an additional 40 women each year who receive antenatal and postnatal care.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/fwlhd/media-releases/far-west-lhd-celebrate-international-day-of-midwife-2024-%e2%80%93-midwife-of-year

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In its 2024 budget, the Victorian government forgets debt, dreams …

(5 days ago) WEBThere's a clear and simple message you get from reading the Victorian government's budget papers: don't panic.. Sure, there's a few numbers that will widen your eyes. Money the government gets in

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-07/victoria-government-state-budget-2024-analysis/103810956

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EPA rule bans toxic chemical methylene chloride, toxic solvent …

(8 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical that is widely used as a paint stripper but is known to cause liver cancer and other health problems. The EPA said its action will protect Americans from health risks while allowing certain …

https://apnews.com/article/epa-bans-methylene-chloride-toxic-paint-stripper-2af690a9c03d514a9cb9771c82400ba3

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