Community Health Needs Assessments

Communities need strength and proper resources to meet the needs of children, youth, and families by focusing on the capabilities of a community that includes its citizens, agencies, and organizations. Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) identify critical health needs and issues through systematic, comprehensive data collection and analysis. It provides a framework for assessing the …

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A Brief History of Polio: the 1940s to Today

In the early 20th century, Polio was one of the most feared viruses in the United States. It plagued families–summer was dubbed “polio season,” and many parents wouldn’t let their children play, go to the pool, or attend public gatherings due to grave concerns about the spread of the virus. Since the vaccine’s introduction in …

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The Importance of Data for Public Health

Data can be used in many ways for a variety of purposes. It provides information that has been translated into a form that is efficient for movement and processing. Public health uses data because it gives healthcare providers clinical insights that are not otherwise available. It allows them to demonstrate and evaluate the impact of …

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COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 6 months to 5 years old

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to authorize the use of the COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 years old, the agency announced on Wednesday, June 15th, 2022.  The authorization of these vaccines is a major step forward in protecting our youngest citizens from this deadly virus, and it is great news …

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The Rise of DEI Initiatives in Business and Education

The world has changed in ways many of us would never have imagined just a few short years ago. From the rise of remote work to a more global economy, what defines an effective workplace has forever shifted. Along with that change comes a growing perspective on how we approach diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. …

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How Housing Inequality Affects Lead Mitigation for Minority Children

It may seem like an odd comparison to make, but there is a significant disparity in today’s world between the threat of lead poisoning in our homes and natural environments and how minority communities are at greater risk than others. Often when the conversation of racial injustice crops up in the United States, significant topics …

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