Artificial intelligence dominates public health conversations, from conferences to vendor pitches promising “AI-powered” solutions. But much of the current literature, studies, and conversations about AI in public health remain surface-level, offering...
Local health departments face unprecedented challenges today. Budgets continue to tighten while public health threats grow more complex. Frontline positions—epidemiologists, nurses, environmental health specialists—are increasingly difficult to fill, yet communities...
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) offers a powerful approach for organizations to equitably engage marginalized groups, center local voices, and drive community-led solutions. Rather than extractive, top-down research on communities, CBPR conducts inquiry...
Introduction: Future-Proofing Essential City Services A Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) is essential for municipalities striving to maintain core operations during disruptions — from cyberattacks and natural disasters to infrastructure failures....
In today’s digital age, local public health departments face unprecedented challenges in delivering essential services to their communities. From managing disease outbreaks to conducting restaurant inspections, these vital agencies often operate with outdated...
