Potential Health Effects of Changes to the Kansas Corporate Farming Law
Examine how some provisions of proposed agriculture legislation might affect the health of Kansans, either positively or negatively
NNPHI Releases New Report on the Unique Challenges and Opportunities of Tobacco Control Efforts in Rural Communities
- By: Maurice Starks
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On Tuesday, February 12, 2019, the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI), in conjunction with the Maine Public Health Institute and the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), announced the release of Advancing Tobacco Prevention and Control in Rural America, a new report highlighting the significant toll tobacco has on rural communities. The […]
Rural Women Lose Weight and Gain Big Lifetime Benefits
- By: Kimberly Boim, MA
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This blog about helping rural women in the south lose weight and exercise more is the second in a series produced by the CDC’s Prevention Research Centers (PRC) during the 2009 -2014 funding cycle. The PRCs conducted research while developing featured tools, and they are all shown to be effective. The PRCs are a network […]
Surprise Findings: Students Will Buy Healthy Foods at Concession Stands, Stabilizing Profits
- By: Helena H. Laroche, MD, MS
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This blog post about healthy concession stands is the first in a series produced by the CDC’s Prevention Research Centers (PRC) during the 2009 – 2014 funding cycle. The PRCs conducted research while developing the featured tools, and they have all been shown to be effective. The PRCs are a network of 26 academic research […]
National Public Health Week: What Do You Call a Public HealthTwitter Chat?
- By: Shaila Huq
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A resounding success! Spring is here, and we’re busier than ever! We recently wrapped up the wildly successful National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH), began preparation for our Spring Open Forum, and now find ourselves inching towards the registration deadlines for the NNPHI Annual Conference and our Public Health Improvement Training (PHIT). In the […]
Our Public Health Network Continues to Lift Up Humanity
- By: Vincent Lafronza, EdD, MS
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The 2016 election cycle reminds us just how contentious democratic processes can be, and historians and political scientists will study November’s election for years to come. Moving into 2017 and beyond, we will have to navigate the challenges related to the new administration’s plans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, to diverge from […]
Check Out the “Roadmaps to Health Action Center” from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps Program
- By: National Network of Public Health Institutes
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Did you know that Roadmaps to Health Coaching provides local leaders with direct support to strengthen their capacity to build a Culture of Health in towns, cities, and neighborhoods across the United States? Community coaching is part of the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, a collaborative project between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) […]
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