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Kay Schaffer

@kaybschaffer

Senior Research Associate @deBeaumontFndtn | Public Health Professional | Reproductive Justice Advocate | Taco Enthusiast | Views are my own

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At its core #PHWINS is about people. Big thanks to my co-authors, de Beaumont Foundation, and @JPHMPDirect for the opportunity to share the workforce's experiences responding to COVID and actionable ways for #publichealth leaders to better prepare and support their work in the future

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We shouldn't need to keep proving that structural racism is responsible for higher mortality rates among Black infants and birthing people in the US. But if you are looking for proof, here it is

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Are you an equity-focused, service-oriented #publichealth leader who brings passion and an entrepreneurial spirit to their work? Or do you know one? Nominate yourself or someone else for the de Beaumont Foundation 40 Under 40 in Public Health. debeaumont.org/about-40-under…

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Nearly half of state and local #publichealth employees left their organizations between 2017-2021, creating a critical lack of skills and experience that puts communities at risk. #workforcecrisis ASTHO A new study in Health Affairs details the impact. debeaumont.org/news/2023/publ…

Nearly half of state and local #publichealth employees left their organizations between 2017-2021, creating a critical lack of skills and experience that puts communities at risk. #workforcecrisis <a href="/ASTHO/">ASTHO</a> A new study in <a href="/Health_Affairs/">Health Affairs</a> details the impact. debeaumont.org/news/2023/publ…
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New in AJPH: PH WINS 2021 #publichealth workforce data on how rural and urban health departments differ, including staff proficiencies, training needs, stress, and turnover. UW Family Medicine UW CHWS ASTHO Kay Schaffer ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJ…

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Excited to share our work exploring the different needs, strengths, and experiences of staff at rural and urban health departments!

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Just launched: Through Modernized Anti-Racist Data Ecosystems (MADE) for Health Justice, four U.S. communities will develop health-focused local #data ecosystems that center principles of #antiracism, #equity, #justice, and #CommunityPower. RWJF debeaumont.org/news/2023/four…

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Not all local health departments are the same, and research shows rural and urban health departments have their own strengths and needs. A new study in AJPH zooms in on the roles and experiences of the #rural #publichealth workforce.Ā ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10.21…

Not all local health departments are the same, and research shows rural and urban health departments have their own strengths and needs. A new study in <a href="/AMJPublicHealth/">AJPH</a> zooms in on the roles and experiences of the #rural #publichealth workforce.Ā ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10.21…
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A huge thanks to my co-authors, the #PHWINS Team and everyone at de Beaumont Foundation, and the governmental public health workforce for continuing to do this critical work to protect and promote the health of all communities.

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New PH WINS data explores government public health workers’ views on addressing racism, their involvement in such efforts, and the resources and supports they need to take on racial justice work. Read the research brief. debeaumont.org/phwins/2021-fi…

New PH WINS data explores government public health workers’ views on addressing racism, their involvement in such efforts, and the resources and supports they need to take on racial justice work. Read the research brief. debeaumont.org/phwins/2021-fi…
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Government #publichealth workers in states and localities were essential in responding to COVID-19, and their #mentalhealth suffered in the process. We examined the data. debeaumont.org/news/2023/exam…

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Despite the toll of the #pandemic, #PublicHealth workers exemplified #leadership in responding to the crisis. Read the first brief in @JPHMPDirect's series of COVID-19 "bright spots" highlighting how employees excelled in their response efforts. journals.lww.com/jphmp/fulltext…

Despite the toll of the #pandemic, #PublicHealth workers exemplified #leadership in responding to the crisis. Read the first brief in @JPHMPDirect's series of COVID-19 "bright spots" highlighting how employees excelled in their response efforts. journals.lww.com/jphmp/fulltext…
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Thrilled to share our recent publication uplifting the strengths and opportunities for growth among the MCH Workforce using #PHWINS 2021 data. More to come with #PHWINS 2024! de Beaumont Foundation @JPHMPDirect journals.lww.com/jphmp/fulltext…

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Greatful for the opportunity to collaborate and reflect on how public health practitioners can turn #PHWINS data into action! de Beaumont Foundation @JPHMPDirect journals.lww.com/jphmp/fulltext…

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Curious about the capacity of LHD staff to address health equity? Using #PHWINS 2021 data, we explore associations of individual and organizational characteristics of LHDs with competencies essential for advancing health equity. de Beaumont Foundation PLOS Global Public Health journals.plos.org/globalpubliche…

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The words we use may change but structural inequities do not. Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH and my new report from de Beaumont Foundation shows #publichealth employees’ work addressing #healthequity is often considered ā€œextraā€ and done on top of other responsibilities. lnkd.in/eMvbc_ye