Sentences with phrase «comprehensive public health approach»

We need a comprehensive public health approach to gun violence that is informed by scientific evidence and free from partisan politics.

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It was one of my first lessons in the complexity, but also the deep thoughtfulness, in public health's comprehensive approach to shaping a healthy environment.

«Governor Christie is committed to a comprehensive approach, and he will continue to work with legislators of both parties to pass real mental health reforms which truly improve public safety,» Mr. Roberts said in a statement.

The presidential administration should create a coordinating body within the U.S. government with the authority and budget to develop a proactive, cost - effective, and comprehensive approach to preparedness for and response to international public health emergencies.

We in the field of public health advocate a comprehensive approach to disease prevention, and in the case of Africa, would agree that confronting the already existing huge burden of disease is of utmost priority.

The President's plan is a comprehensive approach to cutting the pollution that causes climate change and threatens public health, setting us on a path to make our communities healthier, safer, and more resilient.

Using a public health frame, we will examine how three evidence - based home visiting models form a continuum of interventions directly addressing this challenge: (1) Family Connects provides nearly universal assessment of needs for families of newborns, with connection to community services (Karen O'Donnell, Duke University); (2) Healthy Families America focuses on prevention through facilitating nurturing relationships and connection to services (Kathleen Strader, Healthy Families America); and (3) Child First targets the most vulnerable young children and families, who have experienced high levels of trauma and adversity, through a team approach providing comprehensive care coordination and mental health intervention for both parent and child (Darcy Lowell, Child First).

She suggests that a more effective approach would be to focus on decreasing unintended or mistimed births through public education, increasing sexual and reproductive health resources, and providing early and comprehensive sexuality education.

Project LAUNCH is grounded in the public health approach, working toward coordinated programs that take a comprehensive view of health and promote the well - being of all young children.