According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), “the practice of evidence-based public health (EBPH) is an integration of science-based interventions with community preferences for improving population health” It makes sense to focus limited public health resources on implementing strategies that have already proven to be effective in producing positive health outcomes. […]
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Can 7-Eleven help improve public health?
Step-up to promote healthy choices and improve public health awareness. In a previous blog I answered the question “What is Public Health?” In a nut shell, public health departments provide quality clinical services, provide safe environments, educate their communities and increase awareness. This is a huge undertaking for anyone. Fortunately, the community and […]
Read MoreThe Center for Healthy North Carolina releases its latest “Snapshot of Success”
Calling all North Carolina Public Health Departments! Will you join the cause for a healthier state? “Healthy NC 2020 serves as our state’s health improvement plan, which will address and improve our state’s most pressing health priorities. Our goal is to be one of the healthiest states in the nation.” -the Center for Healthy North […]
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