Sexually transmitted infections: getting better data for a better public health response
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Farewell reflections on PHII and passing the torch
Presenting Vivian Singletary as the new leader of PHII gives me joy for many reasons. Along with her talents and energy for the job, I also recognize that she inherits an organization that has many strengths.
Now taking your questions!
If you’re not aware, PHII recently launched its own podcast, “Inform Me, Informatics.” The show features interviews with public health professionals working in the rapidly growing informatics field.
Launching a new immunization information system in Oklahoma
PHII collaborated with the state of Oklahoma to support the development and rollout of their new IIS.
Meaningful Use lives on!
The controversial report of the demise of the Meaningful Use incentive program was greatly exaggerated.
CHAMPS: the pledge to reduce global childhood mortality
Almost 6 million children under the age of 5 die each year across the world. PHII is joining key partners to significantly reduce this number.
The Task Force vs. NCDs: Playing our part
Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are the leading causes of death globally, with mortality expected to increase by 15 percent by 2020.
Electronic health records, population health management and public health
In the midst of a culture change in American health care, information use, as opposed to information technology, lies at the center.
The business of building robust public health systems
Public health is generally not considered part of the conversation when discussing businesses.
“Infor-what-ics?”: Communications challenges of an emerging field
Even within the field of public health, defining the concept of "informatics" and its value continues to be a difficult task.
Uniting individual and community health as a single concept
Measurements of health tell us about our health status and signal the performance measurement standards needed to improve quality of care in the U.S.
The role of data in the fight against NTDs
Neglected tropical diseases affect a billion people worldwide. Learn how we're harnessing data to fight back.
Information system lessons found in nature
Biology offers some useful lessons to all of us in structuring effective information systems.
Bridging the gap in hearing loss intervention with data
One of the most common birth defects in the U.S. is hearing loss.
Contemplations on the quantified self
Over the last couple of months, I’ve seen wearable health trackers popping up all around the PHII and Task Force for Global Health offices.
The Task Force for Global Health turns 30
Earlier this week, a group gathered at the Carter Center to celebrate The Task Force for Global Health's 30th anniversary.
Who wants my job?
As many of my readers already know, next year I will be transitioning to take on the role of President/CEO at PHII’s parent organization, the Task Force for Global Health.
Go west, young man: lessons on health IT from Minnesota and Dr. DeSalvo
The ONC's new strategic plan is achievable—as one U.S. state demonstrates.
Public health informatics defined
It may not be a big surprise that the top reason for visits to our website come from one simple question: What is public health informatics?
The Informatics Academy: People, process and technology, part III
Of people, process, and technology, the technology component of informatics receives a significant amount of attention.