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Promising Practices that show evidence of effectiveness in improving public health outcomes in a specific real-life setting, as indicated by achievement of aims consistent with the objectives of the activities, and are suitable for adaptation by other communities.
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Press Release
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced the establishment of the Office of Long COVID Research and Practice to address the long-term effects of COVID-19. This office will coordinate the government’s response to Long COVID, including associated conditions and the implementation of a National Research Action Plan. Over 14 federal departments and divisions are working together to reduce the impact of Long COVID and improve the quality of life for those affected. Additionally, the National Institutes of Health has launched the RECOVER Initiative, a $1.15 billion research program focused on understanding, treating, and preventing Long COVID. The initiative involves large-scale studies and clinical trials to develop interventions for the condition.
Best Practices that show evidence of effectiveness in improving public health outcomes when implemented in multiple real-life settings, as indicated by achievement of aims consistent with the objectives of the activities.
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Book
The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the vital role of public health but also revealed communication challenges and misconceptions about the field. This book, published by de Beaumont Foundation, details evidence-based best practices for talking about the what public health is and why it matters. It offers tools for more impactful communication, practical insights, and guidance for how public health practitioners can strengthen community partnerships. The book encourages a shift in the perception of public health professionals as bureaucratic specialists and emphasizes the need for better communication and partnerships to address future public health challenges.
Emerging Practices that show potential to achieve desirable public health outcomes in a specific real-life setting and produce early results that are consistent with the objectives of the activities and thus indicate effectiveness.
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This 25-minute video from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health offers insights and lessons learned from public health practitioners who leveraged social media to communicate with broad audiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. It offers actionable tips on how to identify messages, audiences, and formats. Guidance on style and messaging decisions will help refine quick-hit online messages for the broader public.
Emerging Practices that show potential to achieve desirable public health outcomes in a specific real-life setting and produce early results that are consistent with the objectives of the activities and thus indicate effectiveness.
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Press Release
This press release announces a campaign launched by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment to send texts and emails to parents of children aged 5-11 who are due for their next COVID vaccine. It provides parents with context about the importance of the vaccine. The Colorado Immunization Information System, which was set up prior to the COVID-19 pandemic but now includes COVID-19 vaccinations, is used to identify which children are due for an additional vaccination.
Novel Practices that show potential to achieve desirable public health outcomes in a specific real-life setting and are in the process of generating evidence of effectiveness or may not yet be tested.
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Webinar
The City of Lancaster (PA) commissioned 10 local artists to get essential COVID-19 related messaging out to the public. This project was executed from planning to installation in 30 days. By using artwork to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the power of art shines brightly in Lancaster. This video explains how the City of Lancaster identified the placement of each public service announcement temporary mural for COVID-19 outreach/education/communications using data to target areas with vulnerable populations.
Promising Practices that show evidence of effectiveness in improving public health outcomes in a specific real-life setting, as indicated by achievement of aims consistent with the objectives of the activities, and are suitable for adaptation by other communities.
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Webinar
Panels of distinguished authors and experts presented their work at a virtual symposium in the February 2022 issue of Health Affairs, “Racism & Health.” They discussed the historical context, the evolving research practices and policies, and the lived experience of populations whose health has been harmed by individual and structural racism.
Best Practices that show evidence of effectiveness in improving public health outcomes when implemented in multiple real-life settings, as indicated by achievement of aims consistent with the objectives of the activities.
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Webinar
This national webinar series convened by the CDC Foundation discussed the future of public health in collaboration with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, the National Association of County and City Health Officials, Big Cities Health Coalition, and other public health partners to advance recommendations for a modernized U.S. public health system. The series includes four convenings, with recommendations from the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Public Health Forward.
Novel Practices that show potential to achieve desirable public health outcomes in a specific real-life setting and are in the process of generating evidence of effectiveness or may not yet be tested.
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Webinar
This webinar series focuses on the Community Information Exchange (CIE) Data Equity Framework, in which the goal is to build data systems to help institutions, and the communities they serve, approach CIE® planning and systems change work from a place of anti-racism. Part one of the series focuses on reviewing the CIE Data Equity Framework and part two focuses on examining the application of the framework across different systems including public health, social, philanthropy, and more.