Strategy, Skills, and Solutions: CDC and NNPHI Lead Strategic Scholars Program on Resource Management

  “With partnerships, one plus one can often equal five by amplifying resources, reaching more people, gathering like minds to work for the public good. Partnerships should be developed early, so the foundation is in place long before you might need to rely on each other in an emergency. And we must always remember that […]

Dr. Sai Kurmana shared his data-driven approach to addressing health inequalities in the Mississippi Delta in this breakout session at NNPHI’s Open Forum Next Generation conference held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Epidemiologist by training, Dr. Kurmana focusses on non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, strokes, and cancers. He is currently the Director for Health Surveillance and […]

Equity work is crucial for ensuring everyone can reach their full health potential, especially for groups who have been the most excluded and unrepresented. However, many public health professionals have been unsure how to implement practical practices in day-to-day work. In 2014, 2017, and 2021, the de Beaumont Foundation and the Association of State and […]

The development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines marked a pivotal moment in the US’s fight against the pandemic. As states rushed to secure vaccines for their populations, the issue of vaccine equity quickly emerged as a critical concern. Vaccine equity refers to the fair and equitable distribution of vaccines to all people. COVID-19 disproportionately affected […]

The Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) features foundational capabilities as one of its three core strategy areas. Health department staff funded by PHIG and otherwise are embarking on administrative and organizational improvements in the areas of hiring timeliness, organizational culture, communications, procurement and contracting improvements, and workforce development. These topic areas are fundamental functions of […]