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Bringing leadership to life in health : LEADS in a caring environment : a new perspective

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Graham Dickson, Bill Tholl. --London, UK: Springer , c2014.
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Like other international jurisdictions, the Canadian health sector faces significant demands for change and improvement to meet the needs of the 21st Century. To achieve that goal, highly sophisticated and capable leaders are required across all dimensions of the health system. Bringing Leadership to Life in Health: LEADS in a Caring Environment examines the essence of leadership itself and what it means to be a leader in today's world. The authors describe key challenges that demand reform in…
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Dickson, Graham
Other Authors
Tholl, Bill
Responsibility
Graham Dickson, Bill Tholl
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2014
Physical Description
1 online resource (xviii, 190 p.)
ISBN
9781447148753 (electronic bk.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Health Services Administration - Canada
Leadership
Subjects (LCSH)
Health services administration - Canada
Public health administration - Canada
Leadership
Health administration
Administration, Organization and Leadership
Lifelong Learning/Adult Education
Abstract
Like other international jurisdictions, the Canadian health sector faces significant demands for change and improvement to meet the needs of the 21st Century. To achieve that goal, highly sophisticated and capable leaders are required across all dimensions of the health system. Bringing Leadership to Life in Health: LEADS in a Caring Environment examines the essence of leadership itself and what it means to be a leader in today's world. The authors describe key challenges that demand reform in the health sector, examine why better leadership is the source code for better system performance, and look at the issues that stand in the way of getting that leadership. This book describes the five domains of the Caring Environment capabilities framework: Lead Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and Systems Transformation. Bringing Leadership to Life in Health: LEADS in a Caring Environment is a simple, easily accessible, and research informed book which will explain the LEADS in a Caring Environment capabilities framework that has been adopted across Canada as the foundation for health leadership talent management. This book will illustrate this framework through supportive research, relevant stories solicited from health leaders at all levels as well as the inclusion of "learning moments" to help the readers reflect on their own experiences.
Contents
1. LEADS: A New Perspective on Leadership in Health -- 2. Putting LEADS in Context -- 3. The LEADS in a Caring Environment Capabilities Framework: The Source Code for Health Leadership -- 4. Learning LEADS: A Lifelong Journey -- 5. The LEADS in a Caring Environment framework: Lead Self -- 6. The LEADS in a Caring Environment framework: Engage Others -- 7. The LEADS in a Caring Environment framework :Achieve Results -- 8. The LEADS in a Caring Environment framework: Develop Coalitions -- 9. The LEADS in a Caring Environment framework: Systems Transformation -- 10. The LEADS in a Caring Environment framework as an operating system for change -- 11. LEADS Learning: Epilogue.
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Bringing leadership to life in health : LEADS in a caring environment : a new perspective

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Graham Dickson, Bill Tholl. --London: Springer , c2014.
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.Like other international jurisdictions, the Canadian health sector faces significant demands for change and improvement to meet the needs of the 21st Century. To achieve that goal, highly sophisticated and capable leaders are required across all dimensions of the health system. Bringing Leadership to Life in Health: LEADS in a Caring Environment examines the essence of leadership itself and what it means to be a leader in today's world. The authors describe key challenges that demand reform in…
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Dickson, Graham
Other Authors
Tholl, Bill
Responsibility
Graham Dickson, Bill Tholl
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2014
Physical Description
1 online resource (xviii, 190 pages)
ISBN
9781447148753 (electronic bk.)
9781447148746
Subjects (MeSH)
Health Services Administration - Canada
Leadership
Subjects (LCSH)
Health services administration - Canada
Public health administration - Canada
Leadership
Health administration
Administration, Organization and Leadership
Lifelong Learning/Adult Education
Abstract
.Like other international jurisdictions, the Canadian health sector faces significant demands for change and improvement to meet the needs of the 21st Century. To achieve that goal, highly sophisticated and capable leaders are required across all dimensions of the health system. Bringing Leadership to Life in Health: LEADS in a Caring Environment examines the essence of leadership itself and what it means to be a leader in today's world. The authors describe key challenges that demand reform in the health sector, examine why better leadership is the source code for better system performance, and look at the issues that stand in the way of getting that leadership. This book describes the five domains of the Caring Environment capabilities framework: Lead Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and Systems Transformation. Bringing Leadership to Life in Health: LEADS in a Caring Environment is a simple, easily accessible, and research informed book which will explain the LEADS in a Caring Environment capabilities framework that has been adopted across Canada as the foundation for health leadership talent management. This book will illustrate this framework through supportive research, relevant stories solicited from health leaders at all levels as well as the inclusion of "learning moments" to help the readers reflect on their own experiences.
Contents
1. LEADS: A New Perspective on Leadership in Health -- 2. Putting LEADS in Context -- 3. The LEADS in a Caring Environment Capabilities Framework: The Source Code for Health Leadership -- 4. Learning LEADS: A Lifelong Journey -- 5. The LEADS in a Caring Environment framework: Lead Self -- 6. The LEADS in a Caring Environment framework: Engage Others -- 7. The LEADS in a Caring Environment framework :Achieve Results -- 8. The LEADS in a Caring Environment framework: Develop Coalitions -- 9. The LEADS in a Caring Environment framework: Systems Transformation -- 10. The LEADS in a Caring Environment framework as an operating system for change -- 11. LEADS Learning: Epilogue.
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Decentralizing health services : a global perspective

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Krishna Regmi, editor ; foreword by Prof. David J. Hunter. --New York: Springer , c2014.
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Current economic, demographic, and environmental shifts are presenting major challenges to health care systems around the world. In response, decentralization--the transfer of control from central to local authorities--is emerging as a successful means of meeting these challenges and reducing inequities of care. But as with health care itself, one size does not fit all, and care systems must be responsive to global reality as well as local demand. Decentralizing Health Services explores a varie…
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Regmi, Krishna
Responsibility
Krishna Regmi, editor ; foreword by Prof. David J. Hunter
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2014
Physical Description
1 online resource (xv, 214 pages)
ISBN
9781461490715 (electronic bk.)
9781461490708
Subjects (MeSH)
Delivery of Health Care - organization & administration
Health Care Reform
Health Policy
Health Services Administration
Internationality
Subjects (LCSH)
Health services administration
Public health administration - Decentralization
Health care reform
Health Care Reform
Politics - organization and administration
Public health
Health administration
Social Policy
Abstract
Current economic, demographic, and environmental shifts are presenting major challenges to health care systems around the world. In response, decentralization--the transfer of control from central to local authorities--is emerging as a successful means of meeting these challenges and reducing inequities of care. But as with health care itself, one size does not fit all, and care systems must be responsive to global reality as well as local demand. Decentralizing Health Services explores a variety of applications of decentralization to health care delivery in both the developing and developed worlds. Outfitted with principles, blueprints, and examples, this ambitious text clearly sets out the potential role of decentralized care as a major player in public health. Its models of service delivery illustrate care that is effective, inclusive, flexible, and in tune with the current era of preventive and evidence-based healthcare. Contributors point out opportunities, caveats, and controversies as they: Clarify the relationships among decentralization, politics, and policy Differentiate between political, fiscal, and administrative decentralization in health care systems. Consider public/private partnerships in health systems. Explain how the effects of decentralization can be evaluated. Present the newest data on the health outcomes of decentralization. Explore some challenges and global issues of health systems in the 21st century. And each chapter features learning goals, discussion questions, activities, and recommendations for further reading. Heralding changes poised to revolutionize care, Decentralizing Health Services will broaden the horizons of researchers and administrators in health services, health economics, and health policy.
Contents
Health Service Decentralization: An Overview -- Health Systems and Decentralization -- Decentralization and Public Health: An Analysis of the Health System in Five Latin American Countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico -- Decentralization and Governance in Health Care -- Fiscal Decentralization of Health Services -- Decentralized Planning Processes -- Measuring Health and Health Services -- Impact of Decentralization on Health Systems: Existing Evidence -- Participation in the New Public Health Landscape -- Public-Private Partnerships as Decentralization Strategy in Health Sector -- Gender Analysis and Use of Intersectionality in Health -- Decentralization of Health Systems: Challenges and Global Issues of the Twenty-First Century.
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Intelligent Health Policy : Theory, Concept and Practice

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Petri Virtanen, Jari Stenvall. --Cham: Springer , c2018.
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This book provides a general overview of intelligence in health policy, health-care organizations and health services in the light of the current EU digital agenda, which aims to make health data and e-health tools publicly available. The first part analyses the implications of knowledge management and decision-making procedures for intelligent health policies and governance. The second part discusses in detail the concept of intelligence and illustrates why the perspective of organizational in…
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Virtanen, Petri
Other Authors
Stenvall, Jari
Responsibility
Petri Virtanen, Jari Stenvall
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2018
Physical Description
1 online resource (x, 194 p.) : 11 illus. in color
ISBN
9783319695969
9783319695952 (print ed.)
9783319695976 (print ed.)
9783319888088 (print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Decision Making, Organizational
Health Policy
Knowledge Management
Medical Informatics
Public Health Administration
Specialty
Health Planning
Health Services Administration
Policy
Abstract
This book provides a general overview of intelligence in health policy, health-care organizations and health services in the light of the current EU digital agenda, which aims to make health data and e-health tools publicly available. The first part analyses the implications of knowledge management and decision-making procedures for intelligent health policies and governance. The second part discusses in detail the concept of intelligence and illustrates why the perspective of organizational intelligence offers a solution to contemporary problems in health care, while the third part focuses on intelligent leadership models in health-care organizations. Providing a guide to new ways of understanding, developing, and reforming health policy and health services, it appeals to scholars as well as decision-makers in health governance and health-care institutions.
Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. Systemic governance challenges and wellbeing -- 3. Intelligence in public policy -- 4. Knowledge management and the new configurations of health markets -- 5. Intelligent healthcare organizations and patient-dominant logic in the new service space -- 6. Leadership and human resource management -- 7. Intelligent evaluation and performance measurement in public health policy and public service systems -- 8. The fundaments of intelligence in the future health policy.
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International Handbook on Adolescent Health and Development : The Public Health Response

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Andrew L. Cherry, Valentina Baltag, Mary E. Dillon, editors. --Cham: Springer , 2017.
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This comprehensive reference uses an ecological perspective to sort out the complex mix of biological, psychological, social, and other factors influencing adolescent health as well as shaping professional responses to the needs of adolescents. Describing critical concerns at the global level and innovative strategies from selected countries, the book urges readers to develop and support practices and policies to enhance optimal youth development. Expert coverage centers on key areas: the globa…
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Cherry, Andrew L
Baltag, Valentina
Dillon, Mary E
Responsibility
Andrew L. Cherry, Valentina Baltag, Mary E. Dillon, editors
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
2017
Physical Description
1 online resource (xi, 537 pages) : 51 illus.
ISBN
9783319407432
9783319407418 (print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Adolescent Development
Adolescent Health Services
Adolescent Health
Global Health
Public Health Administration
Abstract
This comprehensive reference uses an ecological perspective to sort out the complex mix of biological, psychological, social, and other factors influencing adolescent health as well as shaping professional responses to the needs of adolescents. Describing critical concerns at the global level and innovative strategies from selected countries, the book urges readers to develop and support practices and policies to enhance optimal youth development. Expert coverage centers on key areas: the global state of adolescent health and development, adolescent health issues and public health answers, making health systems more responsive to youth, and improving school health services. And bedrock themes such as social determinants of health, young people's right to health care, and health and gender disparities are discussed throughout these chapters. The International Handbook on Adolescent Health and Development is essential to medical schools, public schools, and college libraries; teaching faculty; graduate and post-graduate students in public health, medicine, social work, other behavioral sciences and health disciplines (e.g., nursing, allied heath); as well as practitioners interested in better orienting their services to the health needs of adolescents.
Contents
Part I: A Snapshot of Adolescent Health and Development Globally and from Selected Countries -- 1. The Epidemiology of Adolescent Health -- 2. Deconstructing Adolescence -- 3. Adolescent Health in Cuba -- 4. Adolescent Health, Development, and the Public Health Response in Japan -- Part II: Adolescent Health Conditions and Public Health Response -- 5. Injuries in Adolescents: The Public Health Response -- 6. Adolescent Mental Health: The Public Health Response -- 7. Restorative Justice and Adolescent Health -- 8. Adolescent Sexual Health and Sexuality Education -- 9. ‘Adolescent’ Sexual and Reproductive Health: Controversies, Rights, and Justice -- 10. Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Adolescents -- 11. Critical Issues in Adolescent Nutrition: Needs and Recommendations -- 12. Juvenile Justice and Adolescent Health: Crime, Punishment, and Life-Course Trajectory -- 13. Legalizing Marijuana and Its Effect on Adolescent Behavior and Health in the USA: Risk and Opportunity -- 14. Adolescents with Chronic Conditions -- Part III: Adolescent Responsive Health and Social Systems -- 15. Quality Health Care for Adolescents -- 16. Toward an Adolescent Competent Workforce -- 17. How an Adolescent Health Curriculum Was Implemented in Portugal -- 18. Assessing Adolescent Capacity for Decision Making in Clinical Care: The Practical Application of Bioethics and Human Rights Principles -- 19. Financial Protection for Adolescents’ Health Care -- 20. Alice in Wonderland: Adolescents and Digital Technologies - 21. Medical and Social Support to Adolescents in the Russian Federation -- 22. Policy Impact of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on Street Youth and Juvenile Delinquency in Chile -- 23. Adolescent Issues in India: Toward a Rights-Based Approach -- Part IV: Pairing Children with Health Services: The Role of School Health Services -- 24. Pairing Children with Health Services: The Changing Role of School Health Services in the Twenty-first Century -- 25. School Health Services in Former Socialist Countries: Case Studies from Albania, Republic of Moldova, Tajikistan, and Ukraine -- 26. School Nursing: Making a Difference in Adolescent Health and Well-Being -- 27. School Health Services to Meet Adolescent Needs in the USA.
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International public health policy and ethics

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edited by Michael Boylan. --Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands , c2008.
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Boylan, Michael
Responsibility
edited by Michael Boylan
Place of Publication
Dordrecht
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Date of Publication
c2008
Series Vol.
42
Series Title
International library of ethics, law, and the new medicine
ISBN
9781402086175
Subjects (MeSH)
Health Policy
Policy Making
Ethics, Medical
Public Health Administration - ethics
Social Justice
Global Health
Subjects (LCSH)
Public health
Medical ethics
Social sciences
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Introduction to Public Health in China

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Liming Li, Qingwu Jiang. --Singapore: People's Medical Publishing House ; Springer , c2019.
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This book introduces China’s public health work in detail, including its scope and characteristics, its history and evolution, its achievements and experience, the guiding principles for health development, health service system, public health education as well as science and technology of public health. In this book, opportunities and challenges of China’s public health are also presented, along with the prospects of future development. Over the sixty years, China has made remarkable achieveme…
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Li, Liming.
Jiang, Qingwu.
Responsibility
Liming Li, Qingwu Jiang.
Place of Publication
Singapore
Publisher
People's Medical Publishing House ; Springer
Date of Publication
c2019
Physical Description
1 online resource (xi, 81 p.) : 6 illus., 2 illus. in color
Series Vol.
4
Series Title
Public health in China
ISBN
9789811365454
9789811365447 (Print ed.)
9789811365461 (Print ed.)
9789811365478 (Print ed.)
ISSN
2520-8365
Subjects (MeSH)
Public Health
Public Health Administration
Public Health Practice
Other Subjects
China
Specialty
Public Health
Abstract
This book introduces China’s public health work in detail, including its scope and characteristics, its history and evolution, its achievements and experience, the guiding principles for health development, health service system, public health education as well as science and technology of public health. In this book, opportunities and challenges of China’s public health are also presented, along with the prospects of future development. Over the sixty years, China has made remarkable achievements in the areas such as the national immunization program, maternal and child health, disease surveillance, the establishment of a public health information system and its application, as well as the improvement of people’s health, with tremendous experience and best practices being accumulated. In the new era, China starts a new journey towards building Healthy China, which is of great significance for the country’s public health development. The international community will have a better understanding of the history and current situation of China’s public health, as well as its achievements and contributions made to date, from reading this book.
Contents
Introduction -- History and Development of Public Health -- Current Situation in China -- Public Health Challenges in China -- A Few Thinking about Public Health Development in China -- Prospects for Future Development.
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Policy Innovation for Health

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edited by Ilona Kickbusch. --New York, NY: Springer-Verlag , c2009.
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Kickbusch, Ilona
Responsibility
edited by Ilona Kickbusch
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Date of Publication
c2009
ISBN
9780387798769
Subjects (MeSH)
Health Policy
Social Medicine
Organizational Innovation
Public Health Administration
Subjects (LCSH)
Public health
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Preparing the Public Health Workforce : Educational Pathways for the Field and the Classroom

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Rosemary M. Caron. --Cham: Springer , c2015.
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In concept and practice, public health casts a wide net, spanning assessment, intervention, and policy; education, prevention, and protection; public, private, and government entities. But key elements are often missing from the picture, including a clear understanding of public health and its goals by the general public, and specific public health education throughout the workforce. Public Health Practice responds to these and related challenges by elegantly summarizing the state of the field …
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Caron, Rosemary M
Responsibility
Rosemary M. Caron
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2015
Physical Description
1 online resource (xvi, 132 p. : 4 illus., 3 illus. in color)
ISBN
9783319072906
9783319072890 (print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Public Health Administration
Public health practice
Public Health - education
Abstract
In concept and practice, public health casts a wide net, spanning assessment, intervention, and policy; education, prevention, and protection; public, private, and government entities. But key elements are often missing from the picture, including a clear understanding of public health and its goals by the general public, and specific public health education throughout the workforce. Public Health Practice responds to these and related challenges by elegantly summarizing the state of the field in an era of dwindling budgets, competing and overlapping services, and a shaky professional infrastructure. In keeping with public health goals set out by the CDC and other leading agencies, the author makes a real-world case for standardizing training, establishing best practices in the field, and coordinating public health systems with their healthcare counterparts. Theory, case examples, tools, and callout boxes highlight knowledge, preparation, and skills professionals need in addressing chronic issues and complex emergencies. Throughout, the emphasis is on greater competency and visibility for the profession, resulting in a more informed, healthier public. Featured in the coverage: Issues in defining the public health workforce. The state of public health education. Practicing and teaching public health: local, national, and international cases. Standardizing public health practice: benefits and challenges. Integrating public health and healthcare. The future of public health as seen from academia and the frontlines. Identifying urgent issues and providing cogent answers, Public Health Practice is a call to action for those involved in creating the next level of public health, including professors, practitioners, students, and administrators.
Contents
Introduction and Overview -- Public Health Workforce -- Public Health Education: Changing Times -- Public Health Lessons: Practicing and Teaching Public Health -- Standardizing Public Health Practice: Benefits and Challenges -- The Future of the Public's Health from the Perspective of Public Health Experts -- Vision for Public Health Practice in the 21st Century: Target Improvement Areas.
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Public Health Challenges in Contemporary China : An Interdisciplinary Perspective

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Md. Nazrul Islam, editor. (1st ed.) --Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer , c2016.
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This book addresses contemporary public health challenges in China from an interdisciplinary perspective. These challenges include health service system, population ageing, food safety, substance abuse and its prevention and treatment, Buddhist delivery of elderly care, the development of professional healthcare social work, and the integration of Chinese Medicine in public health. The book brings together top-notch scholars, academics and professionals in each of these research areas to explor…
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Islam, Md. Nazrul
Responsibility
Md. Nazrul Islam, editor
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Berlin, Heidelberg
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2016
Physical Description
1 online resource (xiv, 122 p. : 6 illus. in color)
ISBN
9783662477533
9783662477526 (print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Health Planning
Health Policy
Public Health Administration
Other Subjects
China
Abstract
This book addresses contemporary public health challenges in China from an interdisciplinary perspective. These challenges include health service system, population ageing, food safety, substance abuse and its prevention and treatment, Buddhist delivery of elderly care, the development of professional healthcare social work, and the integration of Chinese Medicine in public health. The book brings together top-notch scholars, academics and professionals in each of these research areas to explore and reveal the complex and challenging task of addressing health-related issues in China. Md. Nazrul Islam is Assistant Professor at the United International College, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University, Zhuhai, China. He teaches courses on Sociology and Public Health and do research on Ayurveda and Chinese Herbal Medicine.
Contents
Introduction -- Challenges to Health Service System in China: Institutional and financial reforms -- Food safety challenges in China -- Challenge of Population Aging on Health -- Integrating Chinese Medicine in public health: Contemporary trend and challenges -- State-Religion Partnership: Buddhist Delivery of Eldercare in Asia -- Substance Abuse and Its Prevention and Treatment in Macao -- To Promote Holistic Health the Development of Professional Healthcare Social Work in China.
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Rural Health Disparities : Public Health, Policy, and Planning Approaches

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Monica M. Taylor. --Cham: Springer , 2019.
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This innovative resource offers a unique, multidisciplinary approach for the utilization of planning theory to eliminate health disparities in rural communities. The book provides tools in the public health, policy, and planning disciplines to help resolve significant differences in life expectancy and quality of life in these communities, concluding with a progressive vision for alleviating geographical health disparities on a local, national, and global scale. Chapters highlight models and ap…
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Taylor, Monica M.
Responsibility
Monica M. Taylor
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
2019
Physical Description
1 online resource (x, 60 p.) : 3 illus. in color
Series
SpringerBriefs in Public Health
Series Title
SpringerBriefs in public health
ISBN
9783030114671
9783030114664 (Print ed.)
9783030114688 (Print ed.)
ISSN
2192-3698
Subjects (MeSH)
Health Planning
Health Policy
Health Status Disparities
Public Health Administration
Rural Health
Social Determinants of Health
Specialty
Health Planning
Policy
Population Health
Social Medicine
Abstract
This innovative resource offers a unique, multidisciplinary approach for the utilization of planning theory to eliminate health disparities in rural communities. The book provides tools in the public health, policy, and planning disciplines to help resolve significant differences in life expectancy and quality of life in these communities, concluding with a progressive vision for alleviating geographical health disparities on a local, national, and global scale. Chapters highlight models and approaches best suited to addressing this public health concern, suggesting action strategies focused around each of the three focus areas: 1. Public health: Elucidation of the contextual factors impacting the health of rural communities by: reporting statistical updates on a range of chronic and infectious diseases that disproportionately affect rural populations both globally and in the U.S.; providing discourse on the importance of addressing critical social determinants (global and national) that impede optimal health outcomes among rural populations; and, acknowledging the compositional factors of individuals who reside in rural spaces. 2. Public policy: Application of specific policy models to garner both public and political will towards sustainable policy change to improve healthy living in rural spaces. 3. Rural planning: Identification of national and international planning models that can be used to design strategic plans targeted to improve quality of life, create sustainable development, and establish economic well-being and growth in rural communities. Rural Health Disparities: Public Health, Policy, and Planning Approaches will find an engaged audience among non-profit organizations, planners, public health practitioners, policy analysts, and public interest groups, as well as rural health advocates and students enrolled in planning, public policy, and/or public health courses.
Contents
1. National and Global Rural Health Crisis: Spatial Injustice -- 2. Environmental Injustices in Rural America -- 3. Public Health Solutions to Rural Health Disparities -- 4. Rural Health Disparities: The Policy Perspective -- 5. Rural Health Disparities: The Planning Perspective -- 6. Conclusion: A Progressive Vision.
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Understanding health policy

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Bodenheimer, Thomas S. (5th ed.) --New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Medical , 2009.
Call Number
WA 525 B666u 2009
Location
Halifax Infirmary
Call Number
WA 525 B666u 2009
Author
Bodenheimer, Thomas S
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Medical
Date of Publication
2009
Physical Description
222 p.
ISBN
9780071496063
Subjects (MeSH)
Health Policy
Public Health Administration
Format
Book
Location
Halifax Infirmary
Loan Period
3 weeks
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