Analyzing Cancer Disparities: A New Policy Landscape Calls for New Approaches to Research Koroukian, Siran M. Koroukian, Siran M. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):417-418, September/October 2015. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
A Matter of Perspective: Seeing Cuban and United States' Health Systems Through a Cultural Lens Erwin, Paul Campbell; Bialek, Ron Erwin, Paul Campbell; Bialek, Ron Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):419-421, September/October 2015. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This commentary views Cuban and United States' health systems through a cultural lens. Buy
Doctors, TV, and Truth: Evidence in the Realm of Edutainment Katz, David L. Katz, David L. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):422-425, September/October 2015. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This commentary discusses evidence in the realm of edutainment and delivery of medical guidance on television. Buy
Leaderless Leaders: Leaders in Title Only Moran, John; Beitsch, Leslie M. Moran, John; Beitsch, Leslie M. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):504-506, September/October 2015. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This commentary discusses mismanagement styles of leaderless leaders, who somehow become a leader of a group by default, and describes how to avoid the leaderless vacuum to promote sound organizational health. Buy
Ebola: The Ethics of Thinking Ahead Thomas, James C.; Miller, Reid Thomas, James C.; Miller, Reid Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):507-508, September/October 2015. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This commentary discusses the 2 essential elements of public health preparedness, ethics and thinking ahead, for responses to Ebola epidemics. Buy
Taking a Step Forward in Public Health Finance: Establishing Standards for a Uniform Chart of Accounts Crosswalk Honoré, Peggy A.; Leider, Jonathon P.; Singletary, Vivian; More Honoré, Peggy A.; Leider, Jonathon P.; Singletary, Vivian; Ross, David A. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):509-513, September/October 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This commentary discusses a chart of accounts crosswalk and challenges encountered along the way of creating it and also provides a draft crosswalk based on the Foundational Public Health Services model that could allow for meaningful comparisons between agencies if used by health departments. Buy
National Trends and Disparities in Mammography Among Commercially Insured Women, 2001-2010 Wharam, J. Frank; Landon, Bruce E.; Xu, Xin; More Wharam, J. Frank; Landon, Bruce E.; Xu, Xin; Zhang, Fang; Ross-Degnan, Dennis Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):426-432, September/October 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study aims at assessing national trends and disparities in mammography among commercially insured women. Buy SDC
Patient Navigation in a Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Escoffery, Cam; Fernandez, Maria E.; Vernon, Sally W.; More Escoffery, Cam; Fernandez, Maria E.; Vernon, Sally W.; Liang, Shuting; Maxwell, Annette E.; Allen, Jennifer D.; Dwyer, Andrea; Hannon, Peggy A.; Kohn, Marlana; DeGroff, Amy Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):433-440, September/October 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study describes patient navigation in a colorectal cancer screening program using a cross-sectional survey of the Colorectal Cancer Control Program grantees and in-depth interviews to assess program implementation for screening provision and promotion in the first 1 to 2 years of program funding. Buy
Use of Evidence-Based Practices and Resources Among Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs Steele, C. Brooke; Rose, John M.; Chovnick, Gary; More Steele, C. Brooke; Rose, John M.; Chovnick, Gary; Townsend, Julie S.; Stockmyer, Chrisandra K.; Fonseka, Jamila; Richardson, Lisa C. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):441-448, September/October 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article describes a study that comprehensively and specifically assesses the use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) among National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program–funded programs and the key partners who help them use EBPs. Buy
What Does a Performance Measurement System Tell Us About the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program? Townsend, Julie S.; Moore, Angela R.; Mulder, Tiffani N.; More Townsend, Julie S.; Moore, Angela R.; Mulder, Tiffani N.; Boyd, Mary Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):449-458, September/October 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study aims at identifying areas of achievement and technical assistance needs of the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program awardees. Buy SDC
Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program: Implementing Effective Public-Private Partnerships to Assure Population Health Handler, Arden S.; Henderson, Vida A.; Rosenfeld, Amy; More Handler, Arden S.; Henderson, Vida A.; Rosenfeld, Amy; Rankin, Kristin; Jones, Brenda; Issel, L. Michele Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):459-466, September/October 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study talks about implementing effective public-private partnerships in the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program to assure population health. Buy
The Role of Socioeconomic Status and Health Care Access in Breast Cancer Screening Compliance Among Hispanics Jadav, Smruti; Rajan, Suja S.; Abughosh, Susan; More Jadav, Smruti; Rajan, Suja S.; Abughosh, Susan; Sansgiry, Sujit S. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):467-476, September/October 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study emphasizes that improving health care access and health education can considerably increase breast cancer screening compliance among Hispanic women. Buy
Survival Benefits of Treatment Access Among Underserved Breast Cancer Patients Diagnosed Through the Texas Breast and Cervical Cancer Services Program Rajan, Suja S.; Begley, Charles E.; Highfield, Linda D.; More Rajan, Suja S.; Begley, Charles E.; Highfield, Linda D.; Kim, Bumyang Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):477-486, September/October 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study examines the impact of the Texas Breast and Cervical Cancer Services program on treatment and survival of breast cancer patients. Buy
Use of Mini-Grant to Disseminate Evidence-Based Interventions for Cancer Prevention and Control Kegler, Michelle C.; Carvalho, Michelle L.; Ory, Marcia; More Kegler, Michelle C.; Carvalho, Michelle L.; Ory, Marcia; Kellstedt, Deb; Friedman, Daniela B.; McCracken, James Lyndon; Dawson, Glenna; Fernandez, Maria Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):487-495, September/October 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article describes mini-grants as a strategy for disseminating evidence-based approaches to cancer prevention and control. Buy SDC
The Dangerous Mix of Adolescents and Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss and Muscle Building: Legal Strategies for State Action Pomeranz, Jennifer L.; Barbosa, Grant; Killian, Caroline; More Pomeranz, Jennifer L.; Barbosa, Grant; Killian, Caroline; Austin, S. Bryn Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):496-503, September/October 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article describes Americans' use of dietary supplements for weight loss and muscle building and their state regulation. Buy
Opening Health Data: What Do Researchers Want? Early Experiences With New York's Open Health Data Platform Martin, Erika G.; Helbig, Natalie; Birkhead, Guthrie S. Martin, Erika G.; Helbig, Natalie; Birkhead, Guthrie S. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):E1-E7, September/October 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study aims at finding ways for public health agencies to engage researchers, encourage data use, and foster open health data ecosystems. Buy
Quality Indicators for Primary Health Care: A Systematic Literature Review Simou, Effie; Pliatsika, Paraskevi; Koutsogeorgou, Eleni; More Simou, Effie; Pliatsika, Paraskevi; Koutsogeorgou, Eleni; Roumeliotou, Anastasia Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):E8-E16, September/October 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The aim of the article was to systematically review implemented quality projects used for evaluation of quality in primary health care services. Buy SDC
Legionellosis on the Rise: A Review of Guidelines for Prevention in the United States Parr, Alyssa; Whitney, Ellen A.; Berkelman, Ruth L. Parr, Alyssa; Whitney, Ellen A.; Berkelman, Ruth L. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):E17-E26, September/October 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: This study describes policies and guidelines to prevent Legionella contamination in water systems in buildings in the United States. Go to Full Text of this Article Open
Transitioning From “Public Health Has the Data” to “Public Health Has the Answers” Jarris, Paul E. Jarris, Paul E. Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):514-515, September/October 2015. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article describes how public health data can be transformed into information and ultimately into informed action. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Joint Recommendations for the Public Health Informatics Infrastructure Miller, Corinne; Ishikawa, Charles; DeLeon, Matthew; More Miller, Corinne; Ishikawa, Charles; DeLeon, Matthew; Huang, Monica; Ising, Amy; Bakota, Eric Less Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21(5):516-518, September/October 2015. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article presents a consensus statement from the Joint Public Heath Informatics Taskforce for the public health informatics infrastructure. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
