Database of Academic / Practice Linkages
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ID |
Date |
Title |
Agencies/Organizations Involved |
Academic Institutions Involved |
Target Population(s) |
Initial Date of Activity |
General Description/Goals/Objectives |
Outcomes Achieved |
Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area |
Relevant Essential Public Health Services |
Geographic Location of Activity |
Funder |
Type of Linkage Activities |
Related Publications |
Contact Information |
Related Websites |
Keyword Search |
Database Source |
Link Article |
67 |
1998 |
THE OZARK HEART HEALTH PROJECT |
Missouri Department of Health |
Saint Louis University |
Saint Louis Community |
1998 |
To improve health promotion/disease prevention efforts by forming partnerships, develop innovative ways to prevent disease by focusing on improving public health practice, prevent death and disability from cardiovascular disease through promoting healthy lifestyles and preventative measures. |
Data collection proven valuable in developing CVD Risk Reduction Program; established guidelines for participatory research |
Heart Disease and Stroke |
Diagnose and Investigate Health Problems and Hazards in Community-- reduce smoking, improve diet, increase physical activity; Inform, Educate and Empower People About Health Issues-- through journal articles, press releases, radio and television interviews and Fact Sheets |
Saint Louis, Missouri |
Missouri Department of Health |
Formal Affiliation/Association |
Ross C. Bronson, Katie Trout, 314-977-8121, Bert Malone, Mike Carter, Janet Wilson, Imogene Wiggs |
Ozark Heart Health, Project, CVD, Saint Louise, Missouri, Preventative Health |
Linkages Awardee, 1st Place, 1998 |
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ID |
Date |
Title |
Agencies/Organizations Involved |
Academic Institutions Involved |
Target Population(s) |
Initial Date of Activity |
General Description/Goals/Objectives |
Outcomes Achieved |
Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area |
Relevant Essential Public Health Services |
Geographic Location of Activity |
Funder |
Type of Linkage Activities |
Related Publications |
Contact Information |
Related Websites |
Keyword Search |
Database Source |
Link Article |
68 |
1998 |
COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT |
Wichita/Sedgwick County Department of Community Health |
University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita State University College of Health Professions |
Sedgwick County Residents |
1995 |
To improve the health of Sedgwick County residents, by coordinating new resources and through the development of CHAP and CHIP programs in partnership with neighborhoods and community agencies. |
Increased cooperative activity among agencies and neighborhood groups; obtained a grant to reduce the infant mortality rate through promotion and formation of neighborhood coalition in a low-income community and a health assessment unit at the university |
Educational and Community-Based Programs; Public Health Infrastructure |
Inform, Educate, and Empower People About Health Issues |
Witchita, Kansas |
Healthy Start Coalition |
Formal Affiliation/Association |
S. Edwards, Dismuke, Doren Fredrickson, Ray Goldsteen, Larry Jecca, Jack Brown, Karen Goldsteen, Craig Molgaard, Kim Kies, Dana Brown, Ruth Wetta-Hall |
Community Health Assessment, Wichita, Kansas, CHIP, CHAP |
Linkages Awardee, 2nd Place, 1998 |
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ID |
Date |
Title |
Agencies/Organizations Involved |
Academic Institutions Involved |
Target Population(s) |
Initial Date of Activity |
General Description/Goals/Objectives |
Outcomes Achieved |
Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area |
Relevant Essential Public Health Services |
Geographic Location of Activity |
Funder |
Type of Linkage Activities |
Related Publications |
Contact Information |
Related Websites |
Keyword Search |
Database Source |
Link Article |
69 |
1998 |
PUBLIC HEALTH HAPPENINGS: EXPANDING RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE |
Hartford Hospital, City of Hartford |
University of Connecticut |
Hartford, Connecticut Residents |
1997 |
Collaborating between public health and private sector to improve the capacity of health department staff, enhance educational opportunities and on-site practices, conduct a diabetes study, and evaluate tuberculosis drug therapy |
Large interest from students, faculty, and preceptors; enhanced community health; trained public health professionals; fostered community linkages |
Public Health Infrastructure |
Inform, Educate, and Empower People about Health Issues-- student and community education |
Hartford, Connecticut |
City of Hartford |
Formal Affiliation/Association |
Katherine M. McCormack, 860-543-8808, Rose Maljinian, Joan Segal |
The Future of Public Health, UCONN, Hartford, Connecticut |
Linkages Awardee, 3rd Place, 1998 |
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ID |
Date |
Title |
Agencies/Organizations Involved |
Academic Institutions Involved |
Target Population(s) |
Initial Date of Activity |
General Description/Goals/Objectives |
Outcomes Achieved |
Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area |
Relevant Essential Public Health Services |
Geographic Location of Activity |
Funder |
Type of Linkage Activities |
Related Publications |
Contact Information |
Related Websites |
Keyword Search |
Database Source |
Link Article |
70 |
1998 |
USE OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DATA SOURCES TO EVALUATE A COMMUNITY-BASED INFANT IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM |
Minnesota Department of Health |
Inter-County Nursing Services |
Local Resident in 13 Northwestern Counties |
1991 |
A community, business, academic and public health departmental effort to increase infant immunization and reduce barriers to well-baby care by increasing awareness, program enrollment and survey research. |
Conducted an objective evaluation; gained a representative sample for survey research |
Educational and Community-Based Programs; Immunizations and Infectious Diseases; Maternal, Infant, and Child Health |
Monitor Health Status to Identify Community Health Problems; Link People to Needed Personal Health Services-- provide care and enrollment in "Communities Caring for Children" (CCC) for children who need immunization |
NW Minnesota |
Minnesota Department of Health |
Formal Affiliation/ Association |
Wendy L. Hellerstedt, University of Minnesota |
CCC, Minnesota, Infant Immunization |
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ID |
Date |
Title |
Agencies/Organizations Involved |
Academic Institutions Involved |
Target Population(s) |
Initial Date of Activity |
General Description/Goals/Objectives |
Outcomes Achieved |
Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area |
Relevant Essential Public Health Services |
Geographic Location of Activity |
Funder |
Type of Linkage Activities |
Related Publications |
Contact Information |
Related Websites |
Keyword Search |
Database Source |
Link Article |
71 |
1998 |
THE CALIFORNIA CHALLENGE, SIXTY-ONE HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; FOUR SCHOOLS OF PUBLIC HEALTH |
San Bernadino County Department of Public Health and Health Officers Association of California |
Loma Linda University School of Public Health and California Association of Schools of Public Health |
San Bernadino County Community |
1996 |
To bridge the gap between academia and the public health profession by developing a mutual relationship |
Held four scheduled meetings for planning, developing, and implementing joint activities |
Public Health Infrastructure |
Mobilize Community Partnerships to Identify and Solve Health Problems-- academic and community practice collaboration |
San Bernadino County |
San Bernadino County Health Departments |
Formal Affiliation/ Association |
Thomas J. Prendergast, Jr. 909-387-6219 |
San Bernadino County, California Conference of Local Health Officials (CCLHO) |
No |
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ID |
Date |
Title |
Agencies/Organizations Involved |
Academic Institutions Involved |
Target Population(s) |
Initial Date of Activity |
General Description/Goals/Objectives |
Outcomes Achieved |
Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area |
Relevant Essential Public Health Services |
Geographic Location of Activity |
Funder |
Type of Linkage Activities |
Related Publications |
Contact Information |
Related Websites |
Keyword Search |
Database Source |
Link Article |
72 |
1998 |
ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES IN A LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT |
Duval County Health Department, Florida Department of Health |
University of South Florida College of Public Health, University of Florida College of Public Health |
Area Health Maintenance Organizations and Community |
1998 |
To increase collaborative relationships between local health department and area health maintenance organizations. To achieve pubic health assurance objectives through public-private partnerships. To achieve accreditation and performance standards. |
Achieved many areas of collaboration; expanded opportunities to carry out the assurance function; developed better working relationships with the private sector |
HIV; Immunizations and Infectious Diseases; Respiratory Diseases; Environmental Health; Maternal, Infant, and Child Health; Sexually Transmitted Diseases |
Mobilize Community Partnerships to Identify and Solve Health Problems-- academic and community practice and collaboration |
Duval County, Florida |
Duval and Florida County Health Department Participants |
Formal/Affiliation Association |
W. Michael Reid, Ph.D. 813-974-6646 |
Duval County, Florida, HMO, Florida Health Departments |
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ID |
Date |
Title |
Agencies/Organizations Involved |
Academic Institutions Involved |
Target Population(s) |
Initial Date of Activity |
General Description/Goals/Objectives |
Outcomes Achieved |
Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area |
Relevant Essential Public Health Services |
Geographic Location of Activity |
Funder |
Type of Linkage Activities |
Related Publications |
Contact Information |
Related Websites |
Keyword Search |
Database Source |
Link Article |
73 |
1998 |
USING FAMILY PLANNING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TO PROMOTE PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS |
Women's Health Section, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment |
Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center |
Women and Family |
1998 |
Assistance to programs regarding women's health research; enhance program performance at the state and local levels |
Translation of research findings into templates for the development of more informed and targeted program effectiveness measures within women's health section. |
Family Planning |
Inform, Educate, and Empower People About Health Issues-- research and data analysis |
Colorado |
Women's Health Section, Colorado Department of Public Health Environment |
Formal/Affiliation Association |
Kaia Gallagher 303-315-9736 |
Colorado, Women's Health Section |
No |
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ID |
Date |
Title |
Agencies/Organizations Involved |
Academic Institutions Involved |
Target Population(s) |
Initial Date of Activity |
General Description/Goals/Objectives |
Outcomes Achieved |
Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area |
Relevant Essential Public Health Services |
Geographic Location of Activity |
Funder |
Type of Linkage Activities |
Related Publications |
Contact Information |
Related Websites |
Keyword Search |
Database Source |
Link Article |
74 |
1998 |
AN EVALUATION OF THE BABY THINK IT OVER TEACHING TECHNIQUE |
Henry County Health Department, Fulton County Health Department |
The University of Toledo |
Junior High School County Residents |
1998 |
To evaluate the "Baby Think It Over" programs to measure it's impact on reducing teenage pregnancy and impacting attitudes on sexual behavior |
More developed research and data on the teaching tool |
Family Planning |
Inform, Educate, and Empower People About Health Issues-- research, data analysis and education; Evaluate Effectiveness, Accessibility and Quality of Personal and Population-based Health Services |
Henry and Fulton County |
Henry and Fulton County Health Departments |
Formal/Affiliation Association |
Hans Schmalzried at Henry County Health Department 419-559-5545 |
Henry County, Fulton County, Baby Think It Over, Ohio |
No |
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ID |
Date |
Title |
Agencies/Organizations Involved |
Academic Institutions Involved |
Target Population(s) |
Initial Date of Activity |
General Description/Goals/Objectives |
Outcomes Achieved |
Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area |
Relevant Essential Public Health Services |
Geographic Location of Activity |
Funder |
Type of Linkage Activities |
Related Publications |
Contact Information |
Related Websites |
Keyword Search |
Database Source |
Link Article |
75 |
1998 |
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH ENHANCEMENT |
City of Lubbock (TX) Health Department |
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center |
Family-Focused Community |
1996 |
Joint project effort to encompass community/neighborhood risk-assessment, focused health education, disease surveillance, secondary prevention and outbreak investigation. |
Cooperation of private business leaders provided incentives for survey completion, increased multi- departmental cooperation, and improved disease reporting |
Maternal, Infant, and Child Health |
Monitor Health Status to Identify Community Health Problems-- neighborhood risk assessment, and health education |
City of Lubbock, Texas |
City of Lubbock Texas Health Department |
Formal/Affiliation Association |
Mary M. Stange, 806-775-2899 |
Maternal and Child Health, Lubbock Texas, |
No |
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ID |
Date |
Title |
Agencies/Organizations Involved |
Academic Institutions Involved |
Target Population(s) |
Initial Date of Activity |
General Description/Goals/Objectives |
Outcomes Achieved |
Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area |
Relevant Essentional Public Health Services |
Geographic Location of Activity |
Funder |
Type of Linkage Activities |
Related Publications |
Contact Information |
Related Websites |
Keyword Search |
Database Source |
Link Article |
76 |
1998 |
A COMMUNITY COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING FOR OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE, AND CLAY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER, A COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY |
Clay County Health Center |
The University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine |
Low to No Income Population of Clay County Not Receiving Primary Care |
1990 |
Formed partnership to give primary care services to uninsured and underinsured Clay County residents |
Provided a realistic benefit to both the citizens of clay county and the University of Health Sciences |
Access to Quality Health Services |
Inform, Educate, and Empower People About Health Issues; Mobilize Community Partnerships to Identify and Solve Health Problems |
Clay County, Missouri |
Clay County Health Department |
Formal/Affiliation Association |
Richard Janulewicz, 816-781-1600 |
Osteopathic Medicine, Clay County Health Center, Missouri |
No |
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ID |
Date |
Title |
Agencies/Organizations Involved |
Academic Institutions Involved |
Target Population(s) |
Initial Date of Activity |
General Description/Goals/Objectives |
Outcomes Achieved |
Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area |
Relevant Essential Public Health Services |
Geographic Location of Activity |
Funder |
Type of Linkage Activities |
Related Publications |
Contact Information |
Related Websites |
Keyword Search |
Database Source |
Link Article |
77 |
1998 |
PARTNERSHIP FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION: NINE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, A COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND A.H.E.C. PROGRAM OFFICE |
Area Health Education Centers Program Office, Counties of Charlott, Citrus, DeSoto, Henando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota |
University of South Florida, College of Public Health |
Participating Florida County Residents and Schools of Public Health |
1998 |
Assess the educational needs of health department personnel in the nine counties in the Tampa Bay area, design a method of delivery, and deliver an educational program to meet these needs. |
Met the goals of all nine health departments, project was evaluated |
Public Health Infrastructure |
Monitor Health Status to Identify Community Health Problems |
Counties of Charlott, Citrus, DeSoto, Henando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota, Florida |
AHEC program office and through a HRSA grant |
Formal/Affiliation Association |
Wayne W. Westhoff, 813-974-6621 |
South Florida, Continuing Education, Tampa Bay |
No |
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ID |
Date |
Title |
Agencies/Organizations Involved |
Academic Institutions Involved |
Target Population(s) |
Initial Date of Activity |
General Description/Goals/Objectives |
Outcomes Achieved |
Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area |
Relevant Essential Public Health Services |
Geographic Location of Activity |
Funder |
Type of Linkage Activities |
Related Publications |
Contact Information |
Related Websites |
Keyword Search |
Database Source |
Link Article |
78 |
1998 |
MADISON COUNTY PUBIC HEALTH PRIORITIES PARTNERSHIP |
Madison County Department of Health |
Utica College of Syracuse University |
Madison County Residents |
1998 |
A comprehensive community health needs assessment of the county to gather information on mental health and substance abuse. |
Improved data collection, conducted a comprehensive needs assessment, and fostered greater understanding among academics and service providers |
Educational and Community-Based Programs |
Monitor Health Status to Identify Community Health Programs-- data collection from community needs assessment |
Madison County, NY |
Public Health Priorities Partnership Grant Monies |
Formal/Affiliation Association |
Chrystal L. Johnson 315-366-2566 |
Madison County Community Health Needs Assessment |
No |
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ID |
Date |
Title |
Agencies/Organizations Involved |
Academic Institutions Involved |
Target Population(s) |
Initial Date of Activity |
General Description/Goals/Objectives |
Outcomes Achieved |
Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area |
Relevant Essentional Public Health Services |
Geographic Location of Activity |
Funder |
Type of Linkage Activities |
Related Publications |
Contact Information |
Related Websites |
Keyword Search |
Database Source |
Link Article |
79 |
1998** |
GREATER COLUMBUS COMMUNITY RESIDENTS ARE MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT RISK |
Columbus Health Department |
The Ohio State University, College of Medicine and Public Health |
Columbus Community |
1998 |
To provide accurate, objective, and scientific information through interactive communication channels to facilitate discussion and decision making about risk among the general public, education systems, and government in greater Columbus Community. |
Obtaines input from a variety of community sources, developed and utilized community strategies and resources |
Educational and Community-Based Programs |
Inform, Educate, and Empower People About Health Issues |
Columbus, Ohio |
Columbus Health Department |
Formal/Affiliation Association |
Randi Love, 614-293-3945 |
Columbus, Ohio, Community Risk Panel (CRP) |
No |
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ID |
Date |
Title |
Agencies/Organizations Involved |
Academic Institutions Involved |
Target Population(s) |
Initial Date of Activity |
General Description/Goals/Objectives |
Outcomes Achieved |
Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area |
Relevant Essential Public Health Services |
Geographic Location of Activity |
Funder |
Type of Linkage Activities |
Related Publications |
Contact Information |
Related Websites |
Keyword Search |
Database Source |
Link Article |
80 |
1998 |
THE EASTSIDE VILLAGE HEALTH WORKER PARTNERSHIP: COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH TO INFORM COMMUNITY ACTION |
University of Michigan School of Public Health |
Michigan Community Residents |
1998 |
Poster session to present principles for conducting community-based research, illustrate the implementation of community-based research, and provide a survey report booklet with a synopsis of findings from the survey to the public |
Data collected and distributed to the public |
Educational and Community-Based Programs |
Inform, Educate and Empower People About Health Issues-- data collection and presentation to the public |
Michigan |
Michigan School of Public Health |
Formal/Affiliation Association |
Wilma Brakefield-Caldwell 313-786-4228 |
Michigan School of Public Health |
No |
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ID |
Date |
Title |
Agencies/Organizations Involved |
Academic Institutions Involved |
Target Population(s) |
Initial Date of Activity |
General Description/Goals/Objectives |
Outcomes Achieved |
Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area |
Relevant Essential Public Health Services |
Geographic Location of Activity |
Funder |
Type of Linkage Activities |
Related Publications |
Contact Information |
Related Websites |
Keyword Search |
Database Source |
Link Article |
81 |
1998 |
A PROFILE AND TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY/PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN WASHINGTON STATE |
School of Public Health & Community Medicine |
School of Public Health & Community Medicine, University of Washington |
Washington Community Residents |
1998 |
A statewide profile and training needs assessment of community/public health professionals in Washington State regarding quantitative research |
Developed accurate and reliable data for the public and public research |
Public Health Infrastructure |
Inform, Educate and Empower People About Health Issues-- data collection and presentation to the public |
Washington |
HRSA |
Formal/Affiliation Association |
Janice Taylor 360-236-4086 |
NWCPHP, HRSA, Profile and Training Needs Assessment |
No |
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ID |
Date |
Title |
Agencies/Organizations Involved |
Academic Institutions Involved |
Target Population(s) |
Initial Date of Activity |
General Description/Goals/Objectives |
Outcomes Achieved |
Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area |
Relevant Essentional Public Health Services |
Geographic Location of Activity |
Funder |
Type of Linkage Activities |
Related Publications |
Contact Information |
Related Websites |
Keyword Search |
Database Source |
Link Article |
82 |
1998 |
COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT (CHIP) PROJECT |
County Department of Community Health |
University of Kansas School of Medicine, |
Wichita County Residents |
1995 |
Convene local health care agencies, city and county elected officials, business leaders and stakeholders in a health summit in order to collaborate on a community wide needs assessment |
Increased cooperation from different groups, secured grant funding, analyzed local data |
Educational and Community-Based Programs; Public Health Infrastructure |
Inform, Educate and Empower People About Health Issues: data collection and presentation to the public |
Wichita-Sedgwick County |
Participating Organizations |
Formal/Affiliation Association |
Ruth Wetta-Hall, 316-268-8492 |
CHIP, WSCDCH, Community Health Assessment |
No |
ID |
Date |
Title |
Agencies/Organizations Involved |
Academic Institutions Involved |
Target Population(s) |
Initial Date of Activity |
General Description/Goals/Objectives |
Outcomes Achieved |
Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area |
Relevant Essential Public Health Services |
Geographic Location of Activity |
Funder |
Type of Linkage Activities |
Related Publications |
Contact Information |
Related Websites |
Keyword Search |
Database Source |
Link Article |
142 |
1998 |
ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF PUBLIC HEALTH |
HRSA, ASPH, CDC |
University of Texas-Houston School of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Public Health, University of Albany SUNY School of Public Health |
Public Health Students |
1998 |
Internship programs for public health students in HIV/AIDS and research |
Experiential learning |
Public Health Infrastructure |
Assure a Competent Public Health and Personal Health Care Workforce-- collaborative training and education |
Washington, DC |
National Sponsoring Health Organizations |
Formal/Affiliation Association |
Riedel, Sara, 202-296-1099 |
Internship, Cooperative Agreement |
Yes, Volume 12/No. 2 Spring 1998 |
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Date |
Title |
Agencies/Organizations Involved |
Academic Institutions Involved |
Target Population(s) |
Initial Date of Activity |
General Description/Goals/Objectives |
Outcomes Achieved |
Relevant Healthy People 2010 Focus Area |
Relevant Essential Public Health Services |
Geographic Location of Activity |
Funder |
Type of Linkage Activities |
Related Publications |
Contact Information |
Related Websites |
Keyword Search |
Database Source |
Link Article |
143 |
1998 |
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AND CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS |
NACCHO |
University of Illinois at Chicago, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Public Health Students |
1998 |
Collaboration between NACCHO and academia by participating in conferences and projects to develop more effective public health infrastructures and technical assistance to state and local health departments |
Experiential learning |
Public Health Infrastructure |
Assure a Competent Public Health and Personal Health Care Workforce-- collaborative training and education |
Washington State |
Robert Wood Johnson Turning Point Project |
Formal/Affiliation Association |
Tuberculosis Prevention and Control in a Changing Managed Care Environment: Challenges and Opportunities for Local Health Departments, Managed Care Organizations and Others, Released May 1997 |
NACCHO |
NACCHO, Public Health Practice |
Yes, Volume 12/No. 2 Spring 1998 |
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