Public Health Systems Research (PHSR)

AcademyHealth's Public Health programs advance evidence-based decision making in public health policy and practice by translating research findings and promoting partnerships among stakeholders. Public Health Systems Research is an emerging discipline, and AcademyHealth works to advance its priorities through the Public Health Systems Research Interest Group, interactive meetings, professional development, and other resources. 

What is Public Health Systems Research? 
An expanded definition developed by the PHSR Interest Group.

Networking          
Connect with colleagues, researchers, and practitioners through the PHSR Interest Group, online forums, and social networking.

Meetings, Presentations and Recognition
Annual research and policy meetings provide an opportunity to hear about and present emerging research and discuss its implications for policy, while offering recognition to outstanding researchers, including students.

Methods Training and Professional Development
AcademyHealth provides training opportunities and resources in research methods and analysis designed specifically for public health professionals.

• Webinar: Effective Strategies for Communicating Public Health Findings with the Media and Policymakers
  • October 25, 1:00-2:30 pm ET
  • Faculty: Kristin Rosengren, AcademyHealth; Emily Holubowich, Cavavarocchi Ruscio Dennis Associates, LLC

• Webinar: Improving Public Helath Research by Making the Most of Participatory Approaches
  
  
  • November 8, 2:00-3:30 pm ET
  • Faculty: Mary Davis, Ph.D., North Carolina Institute of Public Health; Douglas W. Urland, Local Health Director in North Carolina

•  Webinar: Rapid Cycle Evaluation of Health System Innovation
  
  
  • November 14, 1:00-2:30 pm ET
  • Faculty: Marsha Gold, Sc.D., Mathematica Policy Reseach

Building the Field
PHSR is an emerging discipline, and AcademyHealth fosters its development by identifying needs, supporting grants, and creating opportunities for translating PHSR into practice and policy.  


Contact us at PHSR@academyhealth.org and follow us on Twitter @PHSR_AH.

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