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Using geographic information systems to match local health needs with public health services and programs

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  • Dubowitz, T.
  • Williams, M.
  • Steiner, E.D.
  • Weden, M.M.
  • Miyashiro, L.
  • Jacobson, D.
  • Lurie, N.

Abstract

Local health departments (LHDs) play an important role in ensuring essential public health services. Geographic information system (GIS) technology offersapromising means for LHDs to identify geographic gaps between areas of need and the reach of public health services. We examined how large LHDs could better inform planning and investments by using GIS-based methodologies to align community needs and health outcomes with public health programs. We present a framework to drive LHDs in identifying and addressing gaps or mismatches in services or health outcomes.

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  • Dubowitz, T. & Williams, M. & Steiner, E.D. & Weden, M.M. & Miyashiro, L. & Jacobson, D. & Lurie, N., 2011. "Using geographic information systems to match local health needs with public health services and programs," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 101(9), pages 1664-1665.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2011.300195_0
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2011.300195
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    1. Komal Basra & M. Patricia Fabian & Raymond R. Holberger & Robert French & Jonathan I. Levy, 2017. "Community-Engaged Modeling of Geographic and Demographic Patterns of Multiple Public Health Risk Factors," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 14(7), pages 1-12, July.
    2. Colleen McLuckie & Mai T. Pho & Kaitlin Ellis & Livia Navon & Kelly Walblay & Wiley D. Jenkins & Christofer Rodriguez & Marynia A. Kolak & Yen-Tyng Chen & John A. Schneider & Whitney E. Zahnd, 2019. "Identifying Areas with Disproportionate Local Health Department Services Relative to Opioid Overdose, HIV and Hepatitis C Diagnosis Rates: A Study of Rural Illinois," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(6), pages 1-14, March.

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