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Wastewater Monitoring: A Valuable Public Health Tool

NLC (National League of Cities)

As part of National Public Health Week, NLC is partnering with WastewaterSCAN to provide insights on the benefits of wastewater monitoring as a public health tool. Every time someone uses the bathroom, takes a shower, or brushes their teeth, they produce wastewater (aka sewage).

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Strengthening data governance in US public health agencies

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

US public sector agencies offer valuable lessons on how public health agencies can approach data governance in a holistic way.

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Vending machines expand scope, impact of public health initiatives

GCN

The self-serve kiosks distribute health and hygiene products for free, which experts say improves accessibility to essential services and helps an increasingly pinched public health workforce.

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New Book: Emergency Health: Practical Application of Public Health Principles

Disaster Zone blog

From a respected leader in public health.

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Accelerating the secure exchange of public health data with AIMS, powered by Ruvos and AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

When battling infectious diseases and monitoring for emerging threats, how do public health officials determine their deployment of scarce resources and stay ahead of rapidly changing situations? The Association of Public Health Laboratories ( APHL ) understands the vital role that data plays in improving public health.

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Reimagining public health programs to deliver equitable impact

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

By placing equity at the center of public health programs, government agencies could more effectively address disparities and improve health outcomes for all Americans.

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Building more resilient and equitable US public health systems

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

With billions of dollars in pandemic relief funding still available, state and local public health agencies have an opportunity to improve their performance and prepare themselves for future challenges.