Developing
Effective Public Health Programs Using Human Rights Based Approaches, University of Pennsylvania, Wendy Voet (2012)
Understanding how many people die of which causes is invaluable for designing
effective public health programs, global health experts say.
Not exact matches
In their current state of development, home visitation
programs do not appear to represent the low - cost solution to child
health and developmental problems that policymakers and the
public have hoped for.5 However, information that is accumulating about long - term outcomes and
effective practices may lead to the development of replicable
programs that are capable of producing modest but consistent and positive results for participating target families.
Poloncarz added, «In addition to being vital to
public health, this
program is very cost -
effective.
In a report of their findings, published in the December issue of the American Journal of
Public Health, the researchers say the
program was designed to prevent suffering at a time when adolescent depression rates are on the rise and many believe awareness, early recognition and
effective therapies can lead to better outcomes.
O'Toole has been critical of DHS's plans under the Bush Administration to continue making investments into the
program to achieve quicker detection, arguing that this would not necessary translate into an
effective emergency response by
public health officials.
The lab is also working with the Breast Oncology
Program at UCSF to make this data part of an adaptive clinical trial called I - SPY, which lets researchers identify the most
effective therapies based on patient molecular profiling, and is collaborating with members of the UCSF Institute for Computational
Health Sciences (ICHS) to put these and other
public data into a centralized database that clinicians can access through an app to help make the most appropriate treatment decisions.
Scientific American spoke with Garen Wintemute, director of the Violence Prevention Research
Program at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center, and Daniel Webster, director of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of
Public Health's Center for Gun Policy and Research, about four feasible legal and policy changes that would be most
effective.
The authors warned that obesity has become a
public health crisis in the U.S. Timely, dramatic and
effective development and implementation of corrective
programs and policies are needed to avoid the otherwise inevitable
health and societal consequences implied by their projections.
A number of critics have suggested that our
public health programs would be more
effective if vitamin A supplements were routinely given to the needy in third world countries.
A key message was that alcohol and ultra-processed food and drink industries use similar strategies to the tobacco industry to undermine
effective public health policies and
programs.
The PEAR Institute takes a developmental approach to the study of new models of
effective educational
programming and incorporates educational,
health,
public policy, and psychological perspectives.
A TNR
program in Maricopa County, Arizona, called the «Maddie's Pet Rescue Project» was so successful the County Board of Supervisors issued a resolution stating: «Maricopa County Board of Supervisors does hereby endorse non - lethal trap - neuter - return, when accompanied by ongoing feral cat management, as the most
effective, humane method of controlling feral cat populations in Maricopa County and in so doing better provides for the welfare of these animals while better serving our communities»
public health and safety concerns.»
A decade of controversy after Winkler wrote, the National Association of State
Public Health Veterinarians conceded in the 1994 edition of their annual Compendium of Animal Rabies Control that «Continuous and persistent government - funded
programs for trapping or poisoning wildlife are not cost
effective in reducing wildlife rabies reservoirs on a statewide basis.»
An accomplished multi-lingual medical
program administrator / manager / trainer and auditor whose specialty in quality control, management analysis, risk and fiscal review of
health care services /
programs and departments, coupled with
effective communication and case management expertise, thorough knowledge of QA practices, awareness of local, State and Federal government trends for quality controls and
public safety of infecti...
Strategic and comprehensive communications planner with more than 15 years experience who develops, implements, manages, and evaluates using best practices for internal and external communications /
public relations
programs based on measurable goals, a vision, and mission; Proven success managing
public school, community and
health crisis communications; Develop and design news releases,
effective press conferences, briefings...
Professional Experience American Red Cross (Douglasville, GA) 11/2007 — Present Communications Manager • Lead the strategic direction and implementation of all
public relations and communication functions to achieve American Red Cross Blood Services collection goals and organizational objectives • Collaborate with Chapter counterparts to promote a singular American Red Cross image and messaging throughout the state • Develop viable communications plan to assure
effective community awareness of critical need for donations • Produce market communications and develop media outreach initiatives, including press releases, media inquiries, and special project updates, to ensure image and brand consistency • Author and edit scripts, presentations, and speeches for use by senior - level organization executives • Establish partnership within the community to enhance awareness of the blood donation
program while leveraging key relationships with local - and state - level media professionals • Develop and implement an annual
public relations and communications budget to ensure self - sufficiency and utilize financial resources in an efficient manner • Execute and supervise all staff - related functions including hiring, training, evaluation, and career development to create a well - qualified team and enhance operational success • Plan and implement employee award and recognition
programs to honor milestone achievements, customer service excellence, and the accomplishment of national initiatives • Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures, Safety Quality Identity Potency Purity (SQUIPP), the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and all other applicable federal, state, and local entities
Retail Sales Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Oversee customer service and sales staff ensuring efficient,
effective, and profitable operations Design and implement staff development
programs to enhance sales and customer service skills Train employees in corporate branding and company policies and procedures Consistently meet or exceed sales goals through networking, in person sales, trade shows, and other tactics Develop and implement company marketing,
public relations, and promotional strategies Identify company operational challenges and overcome obstacles through strong managerial skills Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Interact with support staff and company resources effectively to create the best consumer experience Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft
effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Strictly adhere to budgets and schedules Oversee multimillion dollar inventory and product replenishment Manage company financial records providing detailed, accurate account of transactions and financial
health Provide additional operational support including communications, data entry, and other tasks as needed
Radiologist — Duties & Responsibilities Direct and evaluate radiology and mammography personnel and departments in a variety of clinical settings Utilize strong management experience to drive operations in an efficient and
effective manner Proven ability to handle multiple projects in fast paced, high pressure environments Founder, Mercy Maude Norton Memorial Hospital Mobile Mammography Unit Conduct strategic planning to expand Mobile Mammography Unit to include bone densitometry and cancer screenings Generate yearly increases in patients served (+30 %) and tests performed (+50 %) through word of mouth and networking Participate in community
health fairs, radio, and television
programs to enhance market positioning and educate clients Aid with design, decoration, and layout of all aspects of the Mobile Mammography Unit van Oversee compliance with Department of Transportation regulations regarding maintenance, licensing, and vehicle operation Perform dual digital radiography, bone densitometry, general radiography, and CT scans Assist with orthopedic, general, thoracic, neurological, and emergency surgical cases Responsible for ACR accreditation, FDA / MQSA regulation compliance, and quality assurance Lead transition from Screen Film Mammography to Full Field Digital Mammography Serve as breast cancer advocate, patient educator, and
public speaker on breast cancer and mammography issues Author comprehensive business plan for a Critical Access Hospital as final M.B.A. degree
program project Design and implement award winning marketing and
public relations campaigns and associated special events Proficient with Lotus Notes, Achieve, Citrix, Meditech, Magview, CPSI, EFusion, SPSS, Transcription, Dictaphone, and 10 - key
• Creative decision - maker and problem - solver focused on developing
effective solutions and exceeding project goals while ensuring the continuous delivery of top quality services Core Competencies
Health Care • Therapy • Operations Management • Administrative Management •
Public Relations • Project &
Program Leadership • Outreach & Development • Network Development • Project Management • Training Delivery • Team Leadership • Social Service • Resource Optimization • Strategic Planning • Education & Training • Research • Publications •
Program Planning & Development • Counseling • Capacity Building
VPO major functions are: (a) Coordination of the development, implementation, and evaluation of two major
programs: the ACT / Raising Safe Kids
Program (parenting skills training and child maltreatment prevention program) and The Effective Providers for Child Victims of Violence Program (training for mental health and other professionals on trauma, assessment tools and treatment models for children victimized by violence); (b) Development of training and educational materials, technical assistance and training to professionals and organizations participating in both programs; (c) Dissemination of research - based knowledge, information, and materials to professionals and the general public on violence, prevention and related topics through Web (www.actagainstviolence.apa.org), Facebook page www.Facebook.com/ACTRaisingSafeKids and other social media outlets; (d) Collaboration with other national associations, national collaboratives, and federal agencies to promote the contributions of psychology and psychologists to the understanding and prevention of vi
Program (parenting skills training and child maltreatment prevention
program) and The Effective Providers for Child Victims of Violence Program (training for mental health and other professionals on trauma, assessment tools and treatment models for children victimized by violence); (b) Development of training and educational materials, technical assistance and training to professionals and organizations participating in both programs; (c) Dissemination of research - based knowledge, information, and materials to professionals and the general public on violence, prevention and related topics through Web (www.actagainstviolence.apa.org), Facebook page www.Facebook.com/ACTRaisingSafeKids and other social media outlets; (d) Collaboration with other national associations, national collaboratives, and federal agencies to promote the contributions of psychology and psychologists to the understanding and prevention of vi
program) and The
Effective Providers for Child Victims of Violence
Program (training for mental health and other professionals on trauma, assessment tools and treatment models for children victimized by violence); (b) Development of training and educational materials, technical assistance and training to professionals and organizations participating in both programs; (c) Dissemination of research - based knowledge, information, and materials to professionals and the general public on violence, prevention and related topics through Web (www.actagainstviolence.apa.org), Facebook page www.Facebook.com/ACTRaisingSafeKids and other social media outlets; (d) Collaboration with other national associations, national collaboratives, and federal agencies to promote the contributions of psychology and psychologists to the understanding and prevention of vi
Program (training for mental
health and other professionals on trauma, assessment tools and treatment models for children victimized by violence); (b) Development of training and educational materials, technical assistance and training to professionals and organizations participating in both
programs; (c) Dissemination of research - based knowledge, information, and materials to professionals and the general
public on violence, prevention and related topics through Web (www.actagainstviolence.apa.org), Facebook page www.Facebook.com/ACTRaisingSafeKids and other social media outlets; (d) Collaboration with other national associations, national collaboratives, and federal agencies to promote the contributions of psychology and psychologists to the understanding and prevention of violence.
As with other major
public health problems, the burden of suffering associated with aggression, bullying and violence will not be significantly reduced by clinical services alone;
effective prevention
programs are also urgently needed (Craig and Pepler 2003; Offord et al. 1998; Waddell et al. 2005, 2007).
MHA offers a number of outreach
programs aimed specifically at educating the general
public, as well as those with mental illness, about
effective treatments for various mental
health issues.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) The NCTSN works to serves the nation's traumatized children and their families by raising
public awareness of the scope and serious impact of child traumatic stress on the safety and healthy development of America's children and youth; advancing a broad range of
effective services and interventions by creating trauma - informed developmentally and culturally appropriate
programs that improve the standard of care; working with established systems of care including the
health, mental
health, education, law enforcement, child welfare, juvenile justice, and military family service systems to ensure that there is a comprehensive trauma - informed continuum of accessible care; and fostering a community dedicated to collaboration within and beyond the NCTSN to ensure that widely shared knowledge and skills become a sustainable national resource.
During the next decade we will focus on biological influences on behavior; the rigorous examination of intervention processes; and the development of
effective strategies for implementing evidence - based
programs in
public health settings in communities.
Given the deleterious outcomes associated with EBP, as well as the staggering
public health costs that accompany special education placements (Pelham et al. 2007), significant efforts have been made towards developing
effective early intervention
programs.