Category: Analysis and Assessment

Primary Competency Area

Occupation and COVID-19 Mortality in New York City

Course Objectives

Examine the impact of COVID-19 on mortality across occupational groups in New York City
Describe mortality across occupational groups during the COVID-19 pandemic study
Describe the evidence demonstrating disproportionate mortality across occupational groups by age, race/ethnicity, and gender

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Date: May 2, 2023

Presenter:
Blanca Bernard-Davila, MPH, MS
COVID-19 Data Coordinator and Analyst
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Division of Epidemiology
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

In this month’s Log-in2Learn, Blanca Bernard-Davila, MPH, MS presents on the importance of occupation COVID-19 mortality in NYC. The presenter begins by examing the impact of COVID-19 mortality across different occupational groups in New York City and how it realtes to public health. She then describes the COVID-19 pandemic study period and the mortality across occupational groups. She goes on to discuss the evidence demonstrating mortality across occupaitonal groups by age, race and ethnicity, and gender and the public health relevance.

Participants will be able to:

Examine the impact of COVID-19 on mortality across occupational groups in New York City.
Describe mortality across occupational groups during the COVID-19 pandemic study period.
Describe the evidence demonstrating disproportionate mortality across occupational groups by age, race/ethnicity, and gender.

The Science of Trust: Implications for Public Health Research and Practice

Course Objective

List key determinants of trust and trustworthiness at the community, population, and patient levels
Discuss the impact of trust and mistrust on behavioral and social outcomes as related to a variety of health topics
Describe implications of “the science of trust” for public health research and practice

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Date: March 7, 2023

Presenter:
Renata Schiavo, PhD, MA, CCL
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

Renata Schiavo presents on the importance of trust in public health research and practice. She begins by defining “trust” and explaining the importance of gaining trust among communities. Schiavo goes on to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted trust and presents commonly used models of trust. “The science of trust” is then explained by the interconnected nature of biological, social, political and environmental factors, and a new model of trust is presented. Schiavo ends by suggesting implications for practice and next steps

Participants will learn about trust in public health research and practice from Renata Schiavo, PhD, MA, CCL, from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.Participants will be able to:-List key determinants of trust and trustworthiness at the community, population, and patient levels-Discuss the impact of trust and mistrust on behavioral and social outcomes as related to a variety of health topics-Describe implications of “the science of trust” for public health research and practiceRecommended Reading:-Renata Schiavo (2022) The ‘Science of Trust’: moving the field forward, Journal of Communication in Healthcare, 15:2, 75-77, DOI: 10.1080/17538068.2022.2089611https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17538068.2022.2089611-Renata Schiavo (Moderator and Roundtable Chair/Organizer), Gil Eyal (Participant), Rafael Obregon (Participant), Sandra C. Quinn (Participant), Helen Riess (Participant) & Nikita Boston-Fisher (Co-Organizer) (2022) The science of trust: future directions, research gaps, and implications for health and risk communication, Journal of Communication in Healthcare, 15:4, 245-259, DOI: 10.1080/17538068.2022.2121199https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17538068.2022.2121199

This program has been approved for 1.0 Category I Continuing Education Credit for CHES/MCHES by the Rutgers School of Public Health. The Rutgers School of Public Health is a certified CHES/MCHES provider by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

This program has been approved for 1.0 Certified in Public Health (CPH) credit by the Region 2 Public Health Training Center. The Region 2 Public Health Training Center is a certified CPH provider by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.

Mortality surveillance using an Automated Mortality Syndromic Surveillance System (MortalSS) – Lessons Learned from New York City

Course Objective

Identify aberrations in time-series data.
Classify free text cause of death data into multiple ICD-10 code categories using Natural Language Processing (NLP).
Construct interactive html dashboards in R and RStudio.

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Date: February 7th, 2023

Presenter:
Alejandro F. Castro III, MPH
Mortality Surveillance Analyst,
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH)

In this month’s Log-in2Learn, Alejandro Castro III presents on mortality surveillance using an Automated Mortality Syndromic Surveillance System (MortalSS). He begins by explaining the importance of mortality surveillance in New York City and reviews the death registration process. He goes on to explain MortalSS, including time series analysis, model implementation, and interactive dashboards. He then discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mortality surveillance in New York City and the potential future impact of MortalSS. Castro ends by explaining artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for ICD-10 cause of death coding.

Participants will be able to:

Identify aberrations in time-series data.
Classify free text cause of death data into multiple ICD-10 code categories using Natural Language Processing (NLP).
Construct interactive html dashboards in R and RStudio.

Leveraging a bilingual communications campaign to promote physical activity: Muévete a tu Manera

Course Objective

Discuss the recommendations in the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition and key findings to be communicated
Identify physical activity trends and diabetes prevalence in Spanish speaking populations
Describe how communities can leverage Muévete a tu Manera campaign to promote physical activity for Spanish speakers

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Date: January 10th, 2023

Presenter:
Joshua Chigozie Ogbuefi, MPH
Health Communications Fellow
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)
U.S Department of Health and Human Services

In this month’s Log-in2Learn, Joshua Chigozie Ogbuefi discusses the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans 2nd edition (Guidelines) and its key recommendations and findings related to how much physical activity Americans need and the benefits of physical activity, including the prevention of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes. Additionally, Ogbuefi identifies current physical activity rates among U.S populations and the estimated burden of diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes among Spanish speaking populations. Lastly, Ogbuefi highlights a bilingual communications campaign that focuses on increasing awareness and knowledge of the Guidelines, physical activity self-efficacy, and changing behavior. Ogbuefi describes how organizations can leverage the campaign to promote physical activity in their communities.

Participants will be able to:

Discuss the recommendations in the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition and key findings to be communicated
Identify physical activity trends and diabetes prevalence in Spanish speaking populations
Describe how communities can leverage Muévete a tu Manera campaign to promote physical activity for Spanish speakers

Adaptive Leadership: Strategies for Public Health

Course Objective

List highlights of the leadership approach known as “Adaptive Leadership”
Describe situational challenges as technical or adaptive
Identify the three phases of the “Adaptive Leadership” process
Apply the “Adaptive Leadership” behaviors to situations facing public health professionals

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Date: December 6th, 2022

Presenter:
Emil J. Sadloch
SADLOCH DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES

In this month’s Log-in2Learn, Emil Sadloch presents on the leadership approach known as “Adaptive Leadership.” He begins by defining “Adaptative Leadership” and explaining the difference between technical and adaptive situational challenges. He goes on to describe the three phases of the “Adaptive Leadership” model: Observe, Interpret, and Intervene. Sadloch ends by presenting a case study and explaining how “Adaptive Leadership” can be applied to a current public health issue.

Participants will be able to:

List highlights of the leadership approach known as “Adaptive Leadership”
Describe situational challenges as technical or adaptive
Identify the three phases of the “Adaptive Leadership” process
Apply the “Adaptive Leadership” behaviors to situations facing public health professionals

Monkeypox: Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Challenges and Opportunities

Course Objective

List key epidemiological features of the Monkeypox 2022 Outbreak
Describe stigma and disparities in relation to Monkeypox
Describe lessons learned from HIV and COVID-19 that should inform the monkeypox response

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Date: October 4th, 2022

Presenter:
Wafaa M. El-Sadr, MD, MPH, MPA
Executive Vice President, Columbia Global
University Professor of Epidemiology and Medicine at Columbia University
Director of ICAP at Columbia University

In this month’s Log-in2Learn, Dr. Wafaa M. El-Sadr, Executive Vice President at Columbia Global, University Professor of Epidemiology and Medicine at Columbia University, and Director of ICAP at Columbia University, presents an update on the current Monkeypox outbreak. She begins by explaining the Monkeypox virus and the epidemiology of the current 2022 outbreak. She then explains its clinical characteristics, along with current vaccinations and treatment. Finally, Dr. El-Sadr discusses stigma and disparities surrounding Monkeypox, as well as lessons from HIV and COVID-19 that can inform the Monkeypox response.

Participants will be able to:

List key epidemiological features of the Monkeypox 2022 Outbreak
Describe stigma and disparities in relation to Monkeypox
Describe lessons learned from HIV and COVID-19 that should inform the monkeypox response

Gun Laws, Mental Illness and Stigma

Course Objective

Describe the development of gun laws as they relate to individuals with mental illness
Recognize the relationship between mental illness and violence
Explain the relationship between stigma and treatment participation, and the effects gun laws can have

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Date: August 2nd, 2022

Presenter:
Merrill Rotter, MD
Senior Forensic Advisor to the Commissioner, NYS OMH
Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, AECOM

In this month’s Log-in2Learn, Dr. Merrill Rotter explores the connection between gun violence, gun laws, and mental health. He explains the relationship between mental health and guns, and how the stigma around mental health impacts gun legislation. He starts by reviewing a timeline of prominent gun legislation and instances of gun violence in the United States. Dr. Rotter then explains the efficacy of gun legislation as it relates to gun violence and mental illness. He concludes by discussing the impact of recent events regarding the gun debate in the United States.

Participants will be able to:

Describe the development of gun laws as they relate to individuals with mental illness
Recognize the relationship between mental illness and violence
Explain the relationship between stigma and treatment participation, and the effects gun laws can have

Improving Well-Being of Low Wage Food Workers: What Role for State and Local Governments?

Course Objective

Identify key threats to the well-being of low-wage food workers
Describe the role of policy and programs related to low-wage workers across sectors in reducing or increasing health and other inequities
Describe current responsibilities of state and local health departments and other public agencies in protecting the well-being of food workers
Identify at least three examples of policy or program initiatives that state and local health departments can undertake to improve the well-being and life chances of low-wage food workers
Describe one specific action your agency can take in the coming year to better protect the health of low-wage food workers

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Date: June 30th, 2022

Subject Matter Experts:
Nicholas Freudenberg, DrPH, MPH
Distinguished Professor of Public Health, CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
Director, CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute

Emilia Vignola,
PhD candidate, CUNY School of Public Health

Luis Saavedra,
Research Associate, CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute

Ensuring and maintaining our nation’s food supply is the responsibility of approximately 19.7 million workers. The U.S. food system – including production, processing, distribution, retail, and service – relies on these workers to ensure the dietary needs of every American. Despite their critical role in our society, food workers are paid some of the lowest wages in the entire workforce, have limited access to benefits, and have high rates of occupational morbidity and mortality. As public health professionals, promoting the health and well-being of low-wage food workers is part of our responsibility to meet key public health goals, including protecting food safety, reducing food insecurity and hunger, preventing occupational illnesses and injuries, and reducing the income inequality that is the fundamental driver of health inequities. In essence, threats to low-wage food workers are threats to us all.

Learners will be able to:

Identify key threats to the well-being of low-wage food workers
Describe the role of policy and programs related to low-wage workers across sectors in reducing or increasing health and other inequities
Describe current responsibilities of state and local health departments and other public agencies in protecting the well-being of food workers
Identify at least three examples of policy or program initiatives that state and local health departments can undertake to improve the well-being and life chances of low-wage food workers
Describe one specific action your agency can take in the coming year to better protect the health of low-wage food workers

New Resources and Creative Strategies for Recruiting Candidates for Health Departments

Course Objective

Describe the industry/sector and occupational competition for key roles in public health
Identify at least three strategies and tactics your agency can use to attract new hires
Assess feasibility of recruitment strategies for your own agency/organization

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Date: June 7th 2022

Presenters:
Heather Krasna, PhD, EdM, MS
Assistant Dean and Director, Career Services, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

Laura J. Trolio
Director, New York State Public Health Corps Fellowship Program, Office of Public Health Practice

Jody Ordioni
Chief Brand Officer, Brandemix

In this month’s Log-in2Learn, Dr. Heather Krasna, Laura Trolio, and Jody Ordioni present new evidence-based resources and strategies to overcome current challenges in public health recruitment. They explain how understanding candidate motivation, creating or leveraging appealing recruitment marketing materials, leveraging the public service motivation of candidates, and highlighting the mission-driven work of public health agencies can help agencies attract the best candidates and compete with other employers. They review strategies such as branding, making a Unique Sales Proposition, and the new forthcoming public health recruitment website for standardized job posting. They also present new funding streams and the NYS Public Health Corps Fellowship Program, with its Public Health Essentials Certificate and mentoring opportunities. There is a focus, throughout, on diversity, equity and inclusion in recruitment, and they finish by answering questions from attendees.

Participants will be able to:

Describe the industry/sector and occupational competition for key roles in public health
Identify at least three strategies and tactics your agency can use to attract new hires
Assess feasibility of recruitment strategies for your own agency/organization

Developing and Implementing Climate and Health Adaptations: An Update from the NYSDOH BRACE Project

Course Objective

Describe the Building Resilience Against Climate Effects, or BRACE, framework for climate and health adaptation work.
Identify at least 3 resources for gaining knowledge about likely impacts of climate change on health in NYS.
Describe examples of climate and health adaptation-related activities that have been conducted in NYS.

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Date: March 1st, 2022

Presenter:
Neil Muscatiello, MS
Director, Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology,
New York State Department of Health

In this month’s Log-in2Learn, Neil Muscatiello, director of the NYSDOH Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology reviews the importance and progress of the Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) framework for climate and health adaptation work in New York. He starts by contextualizing the human impact on climate and New York State projections, including warming trends and increased precipitations. He then explains how the BRACE model builds on evidence such as the climate impact assessments from ClimAID, which summarize observed and projected impacts across 8 sectors, and the county heat and health profile reports, which correlate temperature increases to poor health outcomes. He then traces the climate change adaptations steps, and goes over some example adaptations, such as the benefit analysis of heating and cooling assistance on hospitalizations, the Climate Smart Community certification. He ends by sharing information about regional climate and health adaptation workshops, additional resources, and answering attendees’ questions.

Participants will learn to:

Describe the Building Resilience Against Climate Effects, or BRACE, framework for climate and health adaptation work
Identify at least 3 resources for gaining knowledge about likely impacts of climate change on health in NYS.
Describe examples of climate and health adaptation-related activities that have been conducted in NYS.