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.
Supporting the Full Public Health Picture with Nightingale Notes
Public health departments serve communities across the lifespan, often through multiple programs. For Le Sueur County Public Health in Minnesota, managing that complexity means balancing program-specific workflows with the need for a complete, connected view of the people they serve.
Documenting Opioid Settlement Impact
Documenting opioid settlement impacts with Nightingale Notes supports accountability for settlement-funded programs.
What is a Public Health Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Article answers the question, What is a public health EHR? A Public Health EHR (Electronic Health Record) is a designed to support public health agencies in managing patient and population-level data. Unlike traditional EHRs that document individual clinical encounters, Public Health EHRs emphasize population health, disease surveillance, regulatory reporting, and community-wide care coordination.
Navigating the Once Again Rocky Waters: How Local Health Departments Weather Policy Uncertainty
When there is public health policy uncertainty and funding is in question, tracking with consistent data becomes vital to the survival of local health initiatives.
The Big 5 Drugs Used by Youth and Trends to Be Aware Of
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.