Building Your AI Policy: A Practical Guide for Public Health Departments Creating an AI policy doesn’t have to be complicated. This comprehensive AI policy guide for public health helps health departments develop clear, practical frameworks for using generative...
Most AI implementations in public health don’t fail because of the technology. They fail because organizations skip the most crucial step: understanding what they’re actually trying to fix. You can’t automate what you don’t understand. And you...
In our recent analysis of 50 conversations with public health professionals, we discovered a striking reality: your staff are already using generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude in their daily work. They’re using these tools whether you have a...
The Reality of AI Use in Public Health Today According to the National Association of Counties (NACo), 60% of county officials reported using AI at least monthly for work in 2023-2024. This aligns with what we’ve found in our own research at Flourish and Thrive...
Video and Text Split Environmental-health programs inside local public-health departments face a perfect storm: more inspections and community questions, fewer seasoned inspectors, and growing expectations for clear, consistent guidance. Every visit still demands...
Our Current Hypothesis on the Changing Landscape The public health funding environment is experiencing unprecedented shifts. Based on our analysis of current trends and regulatory changes, we believe health departments need to act strategically now to position...
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....
