Beyond Public Health Data Silos

Beyond Silos: Finding Solutions for Local Public Health Services Spanning Population, Non-Population, Environmental, and Behavioral Health

How do local health departments document and manage overlapping programs? A standardized taxonomy (Omaha System) and reduction of number of systems can ease the burden for public health departments.

Enhancing Public Health Through Effective Data Management

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Dr. Monsen has had a long career working in the field of nursing informatics.1 She has been an instrumental leader in the Omaha System community of practice. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in data management and has helped countless health care agencies, Omaha System users, and public health workers improve their data documentation and data management, as well as educate on how that data can be leveraged in meaningful ways. 

The Big 5” Drugs Used by Youth and Trends to Be Aware Of

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In March of 2024, Thad Shunkwiler, LMFT, LPCC, ACS, CCMHC presented at one of Champ Software’s Expert Webinars, examining drug use trends among adolescents and the impact of drug use on the physical and psychological well-being of the user as well as prevention and intervention strategies public health professionals and others can employ to address this issue.

Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Strategies for Public Health

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Tanya Carter is the Suicide Prevention Supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Health, with over 20 years of experience in community education program development and crisis intervention. She is passionate about suicide prevention and reducing the stigma related to mental illness.