We can help you tackle the complex, public health problems facing our world. Our unique approach uses a systems perspective grounded in evidence from public health research. Our work is tailored for each client to build their capacity for sustained progress.
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Systems Change
Structural Drivers of Health and Equity
Healthy living becomes possible when our communities are healthy. Health equity is possible only when the structural drivers of our communities are more democratic, accountable, and grounded in public health best practices. We specialize in improving governance systems (including policies and power dynamics), physical environments, and cultural norms to become a roadmap toward health equity. We help you use systems thinking to diagnose what’s wrong, leverage what works, and avoid unexpected consequences.
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Training & TA
Strengthening the Workforce
With over 20 years of experience, we can develop a curriculum to fit your needs. Our dynamic, master trainers specialize in adult-learning methods, so each training event is insightful and grounded in your projects. We back up our training with tailored technical assistance to ensure your team can implement what they learned.
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Planning & Implementation
Building Program Capacity
We bring the public health evidence to guide your planning, strategy development, implementation/evaluation, and staff collaboration dynamics. Your interventions will be more focused, opportunistic, and powerful. We can match our assistance to your level of need: from driving, to guiding, to merely advising.
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Assessment & Evaluation
Identifying Needs, Documenting Process, Monitoring Outcomes
Organizations and agencies can benefit from an external perspective when conducting needs assessment or evaluation. We have experience assessing complex governmental agency systems that can inform structural solutions. Our “program stage of development” has been used by organizations to assess their readiness for program implementation. We also specialize in designing outcome monitoring projects that are feasible for non-research teams to implement.
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