Kay Schaffer

Senior Research Associate @deBeaumontFndtn | Public Health Professional | Reproductive Justice Advocate | Taco Enthusiast | Views are my own

[Kay Schaffer @kaybschaffer]

So grateful to be part of such a thoughtful and determined team at @deBeaumontFndtn w/ @BorkHare @MoriahGendelman @BrianCCastrucci Excited to share #PHWINS findings in this week’s @CDCMMWR and keep working to give voice to the governmental #publichealth workforce and its needs

[de Beaumont Foundation @deBeaumontFndtn]

Health departments need experienced employees, but 44% of #publichealth workers say they’re considering leaving, according to a new study in @CDCMMWR #PHWINS @ASTHO https://t.co/aKdELJx9Bc

[Kay Schaffer @kaybschaffer]

The words we use may change but structural inequities do not. @BrianCCastrucci and my new report from @deBeaumontFndtn shows #publichealth employees’ work addressing #healthequity is often considered “extra” and done on top of other responsibilities.

https://t.co/Cpe3KHnfi8

[de Beaumont Foundation @deBeaumontFndtn]

Health department employees understand the link between systemic inequities and #PublicHealth and believe it should be a priority for their organization. Organizational leaders must take action to integrate equitable approaches into departmental practices. https://t.co/hQylTjM5wJ

[Kay Schaffer @kaybschaffer]

Curious about the capacity of LHD staff to address health equity? Using #PHWINS 2021 data, we explore associations of individual and organizational characteristics of LHDs with competencies essential for advancing health equity. @deBeaumontFndtn
@PLOSGPH
https://t.co/6vUQ1FO3ka

[Kay Schaffer @kaybschaffer]

Greatful for the opportunity to collaborate and reflect on how public health practitioners can turn #PHWINS data into action! @deBeaumontFndtn @JPHMPDirect

https://t.co/9s5Z2LOgFT

[Kay Schaffer @kaybschaffer]

Thrilled to share our recent publication uplifting the strengths and opportunities for growth among the MCH Workforce using #PHWINS 2021 data. More to come with #PHWINS 2024! @deBeaumontFndtn @JPHMPDirect

https://t.co/qTahyQUa5N

[de Beaumont Foundation @deBeaumontFndtn]

Despite the toll of the #pandemic, #PublicHealth workers exemplified #leadership in responding to the crisis. Read the first brief in @JPHMPDirect's series of COVID-19 "bright spots" highlighting how employees excelled in their response efforts. https://t.co/DnNAnA7EmK

[de Beaumont Foundation @deBeaumontFndtn]

Government #publichealth workers in states and localities were essential in responding to COVID-19, and their #mentalhealth suffered in the process. We examined the data. https://t.co/SZPlliMRUD

[APHA @PublicHealth]

New PH WINS data explores government public health workers’ views on addressing racism, their involvement in such efforts, and the resources and supports they need to take on racial justice work. Read the research brief. https://t.co/1uYErotzqZ

[Kay Schaffer @kaybschaffer]

A huge thanks to my co-authors, the #PHWINS Team and everyone at @deBeaumontFndtn, and the governmental public health workforce for continuing to do this critical work to protect and promote the health of all communities.

[de Beaumont Foundation @deBeaumontFndtn]

New PH WINS data explores government #publichealth workers’ views on addressing racism, their involvement in such efforts, and the resources and supports they need to take on racial justice work. Read the research brief. @ASTHO https://t.co/xvQlNecMSF

[de Beaumont Foundation @deBeaumontFndtn]

Not all local health departments are the same, and research shows rural and urban health departments have their own strengths and needs. A new study in @AMJPublicHealth zooms in on the roles and experiences of the #rural #publichealth workforce. https://t.co/pjNNCgIurX

[Kay Schaffer @kaybschaffer]

Pathos and PH WINS, @MoriahTRobins and my two favorite P’s! #PHWINS2021 @deBeaumontFndtn

[de Beaumont Foundation @deBeaumontFndtn]

Just launched: Through Modernized Anti-Racist Data Ecosystems (MADE) for Health Justice, four U.S. communities will develop health-focused local #data ecosystems that center principles of #antiracism, #equity, #justice, and #CommunityPower.
@RWJF https://t.co/ILr73WqCbp

[Malala Yousafzai @Malala]

This Barbie has a Nobel Prize 💖 He’s just Ken

[de Beaumont Foundation @deBeaumontFndtn]

New in @AMJPublicHealth: PH WINS 2021 #publichealth workforce data on how rural and urban health departments differ, including staff proficiencies, training needs, stress, and turnover. @uwfm @uwchws @ASTHO @kaybschaffer https://t.co/X3uJfa8m0A

[Kay Schaffer @kaybschaffer]

Put these on every corner and include menstrual hygiene management products!

[nychealthy @nycHealthy]

Today we launched NYC’s first public health vending machine. Located in Brooklyn and hosted by @sus_org, the machine provides 24/7 access to free, lifesaving harm reduction supplies, including naloxone. Learn more: https://t.co/dDNyz6LZzh

[Kay Schaffer @kaybschaffer]

Excited to share our work exploring the different needs, strengths, and experiences of staff at rural and urban health departments!

[de Beaumont Foundation @deBeaumontFndtn]

New in @AMJPublicHealth: PH WINS 2021 #publichealth workforce data on how rural and urban health departments differ, including staff proficiencies, training needs, stress, and turnover. @uwfm @uwchws @ASTHO @kaybschaffer https://t.co/X3uJfa8m0A

[de Beaumont Foundation @deBeaumontFndtn]

Nearly half of state and local #publichealth employees left their organizations between 2017-2021, creating a critical lack of skills and experience that puts communities at risk. #workforcecrisis @ASTHO A new study in @Health_Affairs details the impact. https://t.co/GuCwS9hdp6

[Kay Schaffer @kaybschaffer]

Are you an equity-focused, service-oriented #publichealth leader who brings passion and an entrepreneurial spirit to their work? Or do you know one? Nominate yourself or someone else for the @deBeaumontFndtn 40 Under 40 in Public Health. https://t.co/wLWAIwPpX7

[Kay Schaffer @kaybschaffer]

We shouldn't need to keep proving that structural racism is responsible for higher mortality rates among Black infants and birthing people in the US. But if you are looking for proof, here it is

[Black Maternal Health Caucus @BMHCaucus]

Childbirth Is Deadlier for Black Families Even When They’re Rich, Expansive Study Finds

https://t.co/uxH8H7mtLL

[Kay Schaffer @kaybschaffer]

At its core #PHWINS is about people. Big thanks to my co-authors, @deBeaumontFndtn, and @JPHMPDirect for the opportunity to share the workforce's experiences responding to COVID and actionable ways for #publichealth leaders to better prepare and support their work in the future