Curriculum for Collaboration: A New Model to Bridge Public Health and Primary Care
A new report details the curriculum and outcomes of the Northwest Leadership Institute (2020–2024), an initiative designed to strengthen collaboration between public health and primary care sectors. The program focused on developing leadership skills and shared frameworks to address complex health challenges at the intersection of clinical practice and population health. This structured approach aims to build a more integrated and effective health system by fostering partnerships that can translate public health goals into primary care action and vice versa.
Why it might matter to you:
For professionals focused on chronic disease and prevention, the siloed nature of healthcare delivery is a persistent barrier. This model provides a concrete template for building the cross-sector alliances necessary to implement population-level behavioral interventions. Understanding these collaborative frameworks could inform your strategies for designing programs that are both clinically relevant and scalable within public health systems.
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