Putting public health into practice: a model for assessing the relationship between local health departments and practicing physicians.
The New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (Health Department) surveyed practicing NYC physicians to quantify Health Department resource use. Although the Health Department successfully reaches most physicians, and information is valued in practice, knowledge of several key resources was low. Findings suggested 3 recommendations for all local health departments seeking to enhance engagement with practicing physicians: (1) capitalize on physician interest, (2) engage physicians early and often, and (3) make interaction with the health department easy. Also, older physicians may require targeted outreach.
Division of Epidemiology, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA. hparton@health.nyc.gov
Hilary B
HB
Parton
Sharon E
SE
Perlman
Ram
R
Koppaka
Carolyn M
CM
Greene
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003159:Community-Institutional Relations; D005260:Female; D006295:Health Resources; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009519:New York City; D010820:Physicians; D015980:Public Health Practice; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014504:Urban Health