Cancer Stage Comparison Between Dual Medicare-Medicaid Eligibles Using Medicaid as a Supplemental Health Insurance Program and Low-Income Nonduals Koroukian, Siran M.; Bakaki, Paul M.; Beaird, Heather; More Koroukian, Siran M.; Bakaki, Paul M.; Beaird, Heather; Earle, Craig C.; Cooper, Gregory S. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):479-491, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study aims to compare breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer stage at diagnosis between Duals/SHIP and LI/nonduals, adjusting for sociodemographic variables, comorbidities, and nursing home status. Buy
Fire Prevention in Delaware: A Case Study of Fire and Life Safety Initiatives Frattaroli, Shannon; Gielen, Andrea C.; Piver-Renna, Jennifer; More Frattaroli, Shannon; Gielen, Andrea C.; Piver-Renna, Jennifer; Pollack, Keshia M.; Ta, Van M. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):492-498, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This research suggests ways to support fire service prevention efforts and more fully integrate their fire and life safety education (FLSE) work into the public health infrastructure. Buy
Uncorrected Refractive Error Among First-Grade Students of Different Racial/Ethnic Groups in Southern California: Results a Year After School-Mandated Vision Screening Kodjebacheva, Gergana; Brown, E. Richard; Estrada, Leobardo; More Kodjebacheva, Gergana; Brown, E. Richard; Estrada, Leobardo; Yu, Fei; Coleman, Anne L. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):499-505, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article determines the proportion of first-grade students with decreased visual acuity who need eyeglasses but do not have any and whether the lack of eyeglasses is associated with racial/ethnic and other factors. Buy
Assessing and Increasing Patient Panel Size in the Public Sector Marx, Rani; Drennan, Michael J.; Johnson, Elizabeth C.; More Marx, Rani; Drennan, Michael J.; Johnson, Elizabeth C.; Hirozawa, Anne M.; Tse, Winnie M.; Katz, Mitchell H. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):506-512, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article aims to assess and increase patient panel size in the public sector. Buy
Needle in a Haystack: The Yield of Syphilis Outreach Screening at 5 US Sites—2000 to 2007 Lewis, Felicia M.T.; Schillinger, Julia A.; Taylor, Melanie; More Lewis, Felicia M.T.; Schillinger, Julia A.; Taylor, Melanie; Brewer, Toye H.; Blank, Susan; Mickey, Tom; Furness, Bruce W.; Anschuetz, Greta L.; Salmon, Melinda E.; Peterman, Thomas A. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):513-521, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This is a retrospective study to determine the costs, yield, and feasibility of analyzing health department-funded syphilis outreach screening at 5 diverse US sites with significant disease burdens. Buy
Research, Practice, and Policy Partnerships in Pan-Canadian Coalitions for Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention Manafò, Elizabeth; Petermann, Lisa; Lobb, Rebecca; More Manafò, Elizabeth; Petermann, Lisa; Lobb, Rebecca; Keen, Deb; Kerner, Jon Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):E1-E11, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The objective of this study was to describe the development stages of the Coalitions Linking Action and Science for Prevention (CLASP) initiative of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer to support research, practice, and policy coalitions focused on cancer and chronic disease prevention in Canada. Buy
Cancer Plan Index: A Measure for Assessing the Quality of Cancer Plans Rochester, Phyllis; Adams, Elizabeth; Porterfield, Deborah S.; More Rochester, Phyllis; Adams, Elizabeth; Porterfield, Deborah S.; Holden, Debra; McAleer, Kelly; Steele, C. Brooke Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):E12-E17, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The objective of this study was to conduct an in-depth assessment of the content of comprehensive cancer control plans and obtain data that can be used to provide guidance to grantees supported by the CDC's NCCCP. Buy
Public Health and Hospital Collaboration: New Opportunities, New Reasons to Collaborate Scutchfield, F. Douglas; Evashwick, Connie J.; Carman, Angela L. Scutchfield, F. Douglas; Evashwick, Connie J.; Carman, Angela L. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):522-523, November/December 2011. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study discusses the role of local health departments in bringing all hospitals within the service area together to conduct a joint community needs assessment and improve efficiency, effectiveness, and resource allocation in meeting community-wide needs. Buy
Community Benefits and Health Reform: Creating New Links for Public Health and Not-for-Profit Hospitals Abbott, Ann L. Abbott, Ann L. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):524-529, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article describes the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and Not-for-profit hospital to document provision of community benefits, to justify thier tax-exempt status. Buy
Local Health Department 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Clinics—CDC Staffing Model Comparison and Other Best Practices Porter, Dayna; Hall, Mark; Hartl, Brian; More Porter, Dayna; Hall, Mark; Hartl, Brian; Raevsky, Cathy; Peacock, Roberta; Kraker, David; Walls, Sandra; Brink, Gail Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):530-533, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study describes a model Kent County Health Department used as a starting point for mass vaccination clinics in response to 2009 H1N1 influenza. Buy
Local Food Protection and Safety Infrastructure and Capacity: A Maryland Case Study Kufel, Joanna Zablotsky; Resnick, Beth A.; Fox, Mary; More Kufel, Joanna Zablotsky; Resnick, Beth A.; Fox, Mary; Frattaroli, Shannon; Gielen, Andrea; Burke, Thomas A. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):534-541, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study offers new quantitative measures of the demands, capacities, and performance of Food Protection and Safety Programs in Maryland. Buy
Public Health Efforts to Build a Surveillance System for Child Maltreatment Mortality: Lessons Learned for Stakeholder Engagement Smith, Lucia Rojas; Gibbs, Deborah; Wetterhall, Scott; More Smith, Lucia Rojas; Gibbs, Deborah; Wetterhall, Scott; Schnitzer, Patricia G.; Farris, Tonya; Crosby, Alex E.; Leeb, Rebecca T. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):542-549, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article describes the experiences of 3 state health agencies in building collaborations and partnerships with multiple stakeholders for child maltreatment surveillance. Buy
Setting the Standards for Collecting Ethnicity Data in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hawkins, Summer Sherburne; Torres, Brunilda; May, Georgia Simpson; More Hawkins, Summer Sherburne; Torres, Brunilda; May, Georgia Simpson; Cohen, Bruce B. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):550-553, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study aimed at setting the standards for collecting race, ethnicity, and language preference data to better serve the local population. Buy
The Status of State Boards of Health in 2010 Fenton, Ginger D. Fenton, Ginger D. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):554-559, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study describes a survey aimed to update information about state boards of health throughout the United States and to determine how the National Association of Local Boards of Health can assist state boards in fulfilling their responsibilities and duties. Buy
The Impact of Missed Opportunities on Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Coverage for Healthy Young Children Allred, Norma J.; Poehling, Katherine A.; Szilagyi, Peter G.; More Allred, Norma J.; Poehling, Katherine A.; Szilagyi, Peter G.; Zhang, Fan; Edwards, Kathryn M.; Staat, Mary Allen; Donauer, Stephanie; Prill, Mila M.; Fairbrother, Gerry Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):560-564, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study measures the frequency of missed opportunities for influenza vaccination in a large cohort of healthy young children from 3 geographically distinct areas during the 2004–2005 influenza season, the first season after the universal influenza recommendation for healthy 6- through 23-month-old children. Buy
Using an Immunization Information System to Facilitate a Vaccine Recall in New York City, 2007 Papadouka, Vikki; Metroka, Amy; Zucker, Jane R. Papadouka, Vikki; Metroka, Amy; Zucker, Jane R. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):565-568, November/December 2011. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The article describes how the New York City Immunization Information System was used in the effort to recall vaccines. Buy
Making the Case for Accreditation Verma, Pooja Verma, Pooja Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 17(6):569-570, November/December 2011. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This is a retrospective study to determine the costs, yield, and feasibility of analyzing health department-funded syphilis outreach screening at 5 diverse US sites with significant disease burdens Go to Full Text of this Article Free