From Data to Decisions Using RHIhub for Real Public Health Work

Having trusted data is one thing—knowing how to use it is another. This is part 2 in a blog series from the expert webinar hosted by Champ Software, featuring Erin Lord-Kunz from RHIhub. During the webinar Erin shared practical examples of how public health professionals can use RHIhub in real scenarios, including Minnesota Maternal & Child Health data and determining whether a community is considered rural.
Why “Trusted Data” Matters More Than Ever in Public Health

Public health teams are moving faster than ever—juggling grants, reporting, and community health initiatives. Tools like AI promise to speed things up, but as discussed in Champ Software’s recent expert webinar featuring Erin Lord-Kunz (RHIhub), we should not trade the convenience of AI for authority.
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Impact on Public Health

Public health can do much to prevent and mitigate the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on the health of people in their communities.
Why local public health matters — for wallet, health, and community

When we think about health care, many of us picture hospitals, doctors’ offices, or high-dollar procedures. But often the most powerful—and cost-saving—work happens behind the scenes: in local public health departments working in our communities.
Understanding ACEs: Public Health Can Screen, Document, Track Outcomes

Learn how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) impact long-term health, why ACEs screening matters for public health, and how Nightingale Notes supports trauma-informed documentation using the Omaha System.
Comprehensive Public Health Documentation

Nightingale Notes gives Le Sueur County a comprehensive public health EHR that supports documentation, reporting and population insight – while reducing administrative burden on staff.
Navigating Public Health Dept. Data Migration: To Import or Not to Import Your Patient Health Records?

Transitioning to a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a significant step for any public health department. One crucial decision is whether to import your data from your previous EHR.
Using Standardized Terminology to Document Whole-Person Health

This article covers a topic that is part of Champ Software’s Expert Webinar series, in which subject matter experts present on trending or urgent public health topics.