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The Economic Impact of Public Health: Why Your Department’s Contribution Matters
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, public health departments are being asked to do more with less. Recent news, such as...
JoAnn Andrews
Apr 1, 20252 min read


The Cuts Are Coming: Why Public Health Must Act Now to Prove Its ValuePublished
This morning’s headlines delivered what many of us in public health feared but hoped wouldn’t come: 📉 RFK Jr. plans to cut 10,000 HHS...
JoAnn Andrews
Mar 27, 20252 min read


The Final Countdown: Don’t Miss Out on Public Health Funding
Secure Your Funding Before It’s Too Late The June 30 fiscal year-end deadline is closing in fast! If your county has not yet completed...
JoAnn Andrews
Mar 24, 20251 min read


Healthy Start Partnerships: How Communities Can Get Involved
Why Partnerships Matter Healthy Start programs play a crucial role in improving maternal and infant health outcomes, especially in...
JoAnn Andrews
Mar 24, 20252 min read


From CHNA to CHIP—Turning Data Into Action
Bridging the Gap Between Health Data and Real Change Every community health needs assessment (CHNA) uncovers pressing health challenges,...
JoAnn Andrews
Mar 19, 20252 min read


The Economic & Social Impact of Investing in Healthy Start
The High Cost of Inaction Preterm births cost the U.S. healthcare system over $26 billion annually ( NIH Infant Mortality Report )....
JoAnn Andrews
Mar 18, 20251 min read


Why Healthy Start is Essential for Maternal & Infant Health
Every baby deserves a healthy start, but across the U.S., maternal and infant health disparities continue to persist. Black and...
JoAnn Andrews
Mar 17, 20251 min read


Unlocking the Power of Data: Why Financial Impact Analysis™ is a Game-Changer for Public Health
In today’s rapidly evolving public health landscape, securing funding and proving the value of health initiatives is more critical than...
JoAnn Andrews
Mar 11, 20252 min read


Why Health Departments Must Integrate Economic Analysis into CHNAs, CHIPs, and Strategic Planning
Public health decisions impact millions of lives, yet many policies, funding allocations, and program developments are made without a...
JoAnn Andrews
Mar 2, 20252 min read


Public Health Leaders: Are You Maximizing Your CHNA’s Impact?
Transforming Health Assessments into Actionable, Data-Driven Solutions Beyond the Data – The Next Evolution of CHNAs Community Health...
JoAnn Andrews
Mar 1, 20251 min read


Why Health Departments Must Use Financial Data in CHNAs
Transforming Community Health Needs Assessments into Strategic Funding & Policy Tools The CHNA Gap No One Talks About Community Health...
JoAnn Andrews
Mar 1, 20252 min read
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