"This is a moment that calls for collective action. If we can stabilize the professional and personal environments of researchers—reducing strain, restoring trust, and supporting collaboration, we may...

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

Accepting nominations for Students Who Rocked Public Health in 2025. Submit your nominations by Jan. 15, 2026!

Trust is the invisible infrastructure that makes public health work. In North Carolina, new statewide data confirms trust in public health is rising. Learn more in this new series hosted by the North ...

JPHMP editor-in-chief Dr. Justin B. Moore pays tribute to founding editor Dr. Lloyd F. Novick's legacy in public health, the inspiration of a new series forthcoming on JPHMP Direct.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Lloyd F. Novick, the founding editor of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice (JPHMP) who retired as editor-in-chief in J...

This post describes how Region V Public Health Training Center used ripple effects mapping to evaluate the Region V Public Health Leadership Institute.

The other day, I found myself rearranging my living room. It’s not an unusual activity for me. Every so often, I’ll choose a space in my home and give it a fresh start. For me, this isn’t just about tidying up or battling clutter; it’s a ritual, a way to reset my mental state by making my surroundings feel novel and rejuvenated.

e was to evaluate how Iowa rural hospitals identified SDOHs in their community health needs assessment (CHNAs). Design: We conducted content analysis on the most recent CHNAs, and corresponding imp...

My friend Peter O. Watts, JD, LLM, who was an influential attorney in Portland, Oregon, dedicated partner, and contributor to JPHMP Direct, recently passed away on June 12th, 2025. As a tribute to our time on earth together, and a way to begin to heal, I would like to tell you the story of Peter and me. In the summer of 1996, I arrived at the University of Mississippi (aka, Ole Miss) in Oxford to attend graduate school.

cross multiple sectors. Objectives: This evaluation sought to (1) identify essential elements of the RC process and TA that help LHDs address the systemic drivers of adversity and inequity, and (2)...

In this blog post, Travis Parker Lee explores key themes shaping public health today, essential takeaways, and strategic approaches to ensure systems are equipped to meet future demands.

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and 2022, qualitative data were collected via Qualtrics survey and focus groups from Connecticut public health workers (N = 132) with 3 question areas: (1) challenges experienced during the pandemic; ...

A recent survey of state and territorial Chronic Disease Directors reveals modest workforce gains but ongoing struggles with recruitment, training, and funding—highlighting the need for sustained investment to build and support chronic disease prevention infrastructure.

ronment and age-adjusted COVID-19 mortality rates from 2020 to 2022. Design & Setting: Political environment was measured by the 2020 Presidential election results and compared with age-adjusted CO...

Authors of a new JPHMP study share key strategies for strengthening interagency collaboration to prevent child maltreatment and enhance child and family well-being, particularly during public health crises.

The de Beaumont Foundation and CommunicateHealth are making strides toward improving public health communication and literacy with a new evidence-backed toolkit. Emma Prus outlines five big ideas for effective communication.

A well-trained public health workforce is a critical part of the public health infrastructure. These JPHMP authors examined how formal public health education influences competency gaps among public h...