National Environmental Public Health Tracking Program: Providing Data for Sound Public Health Decisions McGeehin, Michael A. McGeehin, Michael A. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 14(6):505-506, November-December 2008. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Implementing the Environmental Public Health Tracking Network: Accomplishments, Challenges, and Directions Charleston, Alex E.; Wall, Patrick; Kassinger, Craig; More Charleston, Alex E.; Wall, Patrick; Kassinger, Craig; Edwards, Peter O. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 14(6):507-514, November-December 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study describes a lack of common standards in how data are collected, including where data are collected, the frequency of collection, the characteristics collected, and data formats. Buy SDC
Describing Environmental Public Health Data: Implementing a Descriptive Metadata Standard on the Environmental Public Health Tracking Network Patridge, Jeff; Namulanda, Gonza Patridge, Jeff; Namulanda, Gonza Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 14(6):515-525, November-December 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study describes environmental public health data and implementation of a descriptive metadata standard on the Environmental Public Health Tracking Network. Buy
Development of an Interactive Environmental Public Health Tracking System for Data Analysis, Visualization, and Reporting Talbot, Thomas O.; Kumar, Sanjaya; Babcock, Gwen D.; More Talbot, Thomas O.; Kumar, Sanjaya; Babcock, Gwen D.; Haley, Valerie B.; Forand, Steven P.; Hwang, Syni-An Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 14(6):526-532, November-December 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study describes an interactive environmental public health tracking system for data analysis, visualization, and reporting developed by the New York State Department of Health. Buy
Lessons Learned in Using Hospital Discharge Data for State and National Public Health Surveillance: Implications for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Tracking Program Love, Denise; Rudolph, Barbara; Shah, Gulzar H. Love, Denise; Rudolph, Barbara; Shah, Gulzar H. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 14(6):533-542, November-December 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article describes how hospital discharge data can provide essential information for public health programs, including Environmental Public Health Tracking program. Buy SDC
Effective Environmental Public Health Surveillance Programs: A Framework for Identifying and Evaluating Data Resources and Indicators Malecki, Kristen C.; Resnick, Beth; Burke, Thomas A. Malecki, Kristen C.; Resnick, Beth; Burke, Thomas A. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 14(6):543-551, November-December 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study was undertaken to identify a methodological approach to the development and evaluation of content (including information, data, and EPHI) for inclusion in a comprehensive EPH surveillance system. Buy SDC
Developing Integrated Multistate Environmental Public Health Surveillance Wartenberg, Daniel; Thompson, W. Douglas; Fitzgerald, Edward F.; More Wartenberg, Daniel; Thompson, W. Douglas; Fitzgerald, Edward F.; Gross, Hillary J.; Condon, Suzanne K.; Kim, Nancy; Goun, Barbara D.; Opiekun, Richard E.; The UMDNJ Collaborative Project Working Group on Northeast US Ambient Air Quality and Adverse Birth Outcomes Surveillance Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 14(6):552-561, November-December 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study describes the implementation of a six-state collaborative project in the northeast United States, assessing the possible association between ambient air quality and adverse birth outcomes. Buy SDC
Spatially Continuous Local Rate Modeling for Communication in Public Health: A Practical Approach Roberts, Eric M.; English, Paul B.; Wong, Michelle; More Roberts, Eric M.; English, Paul B.; Wong, Michelle; Wolff, Craig; Falade, Makinde Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 14(6):562-568, November-December 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study describes a prototype map of local preterm birth risk, using a loess function for the state of California along with Web-based mapping and integration with satellite imagery. Buy SDC
Case-Crossover Analysis of Air Pollution and Cardiorespiratory Hospitalizations: Using Routinely Collected Health and Environmental Data for TrackingScience and Data Xu, Xiaohui; Zborowski, Jeanne V.; Arena, Vincent C.; More Xu, Xiaohui; Zborowski, Jeanne V.; Arena, Vincent C.; Rager, Judy; Talbott, Evelyn O. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 14(6):569-576, November-December 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A case-crossover study aims to assess the associations between daily air pollution and cardiorespiratory hospitalizations before and after plant closure and to evaluate how closure influenced these associations. Buy SDC
Tracking Childhood Exposure to Lead and Developmental Disabilities: Examining the Relationship in a Population-Based Sample Kaiser, Marygrace Yale; Kearney, Greg; Scott, Keith G.; More Kaiser, Marygrace Yale; Kearney, Greg; Scott, Keith G.; DuClos, Chris; Kurlfink, Julie Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 14(6):577-580, November-December 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article describes the effects of elevated levels of lead detected in the blood and the associated harmful effects on children's learning and behavior. Buy SDC
Tracking Associations Between Ambient Ozone and Asthma-Related Emergency Department Visits Using Case-Crossover Analysis Paulu, Chris; Smith, Andy E. Paulu, Chris; Smith, Andy E. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 14(6):581-591, November-December 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study tracks associations between ambient ozone and asthma-related emergency department visits using case-crossover analysis. Buy SDC
Using a Partnership Barometer to Evaluate Environmental Public Health Tracking Activities Bekkedal, Marni Y.V.; Malecki, Kristen M.; Werner, Mark A.; More Bekkedal, Marni Y.V.; Malecki, Kristen M.; Werner, Mark A.; Anderson, Henry A. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 14(6):592-595, November-December 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article describes high-quality environmental health surveillance challenged by a system in which environmental and health agencies often function with insufficient coordination to routinely address critical issues. Buy SDC
From Patchwork to National Network: Working Collaboratively to Create a National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network Li, Jennifer; Dawson, Becky Li, Jennifer; Dawson, Becky Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 14(6):596-599, November-December 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study describes the need to create a national Environmental Public Health Tracking Network and discusses how partnerships have resulted in actions that monitor public health, sustain and use tracking networks, and increase collaboration and information sharing. Buy
Measuring Success: The Case for Calculating the Return on Investment of Environmental Public Health Tracking Charleston, Alex E.; Banerjee, Anyana; Carande-Kulis, Vilma G. Charleston, Alex E.; Banerjee, Anyana; Carande-Kulis, Vilma G. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 14(6):600-604, November-December 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study describes a nationwide surveillance system, Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT), that focuses on the environment and its impact on human health. The results from successful programs can be used to estimate financial measures of the EPHT performance. Buy SDC
NACCHO Helps Local Health Departments Adapt to the Ever-Changing Field of Environmental Health Chuk, Michelle Chuk, Michelle Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 14(6):605-607, November-December 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: This column shows NACCHO's commitment to supporting the ongoing and critical role of LHDs in improving public health through improving the natural and man-made environments in which people live. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Fundraising 101: Executing Your Plan Duyck, Gregory Philip Duyck, Gregory Philip Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 14(6):608-610, November-December 2008. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This column describes how readers and their agencies can execute the plan and begin raising funds from corporations and foundations. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Development of a Web-Based Integrated Birth Defects Surveillance System in New York State Wang, Ying; Tao, Zhen; Cross, Philip K.; More Wang, Ying; Tao, Zhen; Cross, Philip K.; Le, Linh H.; Steen, Patricia M.; Babcock, Gwen D.; Druschel, Charlotte M.; Hwang, Syni-An Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 14(6):E1-E10, November-December 2008. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy SDC
Implementing a Web-Based Case Reporting and Communication System Among Hospitals Reporting to the Birth Defects Registry in New York State Steen, Patricia M.; Wang, Ying; Tao, Zhen; More Steen, Patricia M.; Wang, Ying; Tao, Zhen; Cross, Philip K.; Druschel, Charlotte M. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 14(6):E11-E16, November-December 2008. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy SDC
