Effective tools for today’s
challenges
This page shows how the Turning Point
tools can be leveraged to respond to your most pressing health
challenges with innovative, creative, and collaborative
solutions.
Obesity rates are rising sharply, tobacco
use is ending many lives prematurely, health disparities are
growing, and we must prepare to respond to urgent threats to
health. When addressing these and other concerns, state and
local public health organizations face common challenges.
Explore the information below to learn how the Turning Point
resources can help you.
Read more about health challenges in:
A brochure with information about health
challenges and suggested resources for addressing them
Explore resources suggested for these
challenges:
Many of the Turning Point resources, including the following, can be used to address obesity and physical inactivity:
Case studies that profile programs to
change eating behavior are among those detailed and rated in
this publication
Skills instruction for current and future
leaders especially as they bring together diverse groups of
people to tackle challenging community problems
A Web-based resource for public health
agencies to research information technology options
Many of the Turning Point resources, including the following, can be used to address tobacco use cessation and prevention:
A four-part model for integrating
performance management activities in public health
A step-by-step CD-ROM planning tool and
resource library
A review of literature relevant to collaborative leadership
Many of the Turning Point resources, including the following, can be used to address emerging infectious diseases:
A comprehensive model for reviewing
public health law
Summaries from two summits on leadership
A Web-based resource for public health
agencies to research information technology options
Many of the Turning Point resources, including the following, can be used to address emergency preparedness:
An interactive overview of collaborative
leadership
A baseline assessment of practices in forty-seven states
A comprehensive model for reviewing
public health law
A self-guided tutorial that outlines
fundamental concepts
Many of the Turning Point resources, including the following, can be used to address workforce development and diversity:
This user-friendly guidebook covers all
the basics of performance measurement in public health
Six questionnaires for exploring and assessing personal leadership behaviors and skills
A publication with budgeting tips, sample job description, resources, and more
A Web-based resource for public health
agencies to research information technology options
Many of the Turning Point resources, including the following, can be used to address chronic disease prevention and management:
A step-by-step CD-ROM planning tool and
resource library
A customizable, seven-module curriculum that includes the Fundamental Concepts
A four-part model for integrating
performance management activities in public health
Many of the Turning Point resources, including the following, can be used to build public health infrastructure capacity:
A tool for assessing strengths and weaknesses of your performance management system
A comprehensive model for reviewing
public health law
A Web-based resource for public health
agencies to research information technology options
Many of the Turning Point resources, including the following, can be used to develop statewide partnerships for systems change:
An interactive overview of collaborative
leadership
A step-by-step CD-ROM planning tool and
resource library
A Web-based resource for public health
agencies to research information technology options
Many of the Turning Point resources, including the following, can be used to improve the sustainability of public health systems improvements:
A comprehensive model for reviewing
public health law
A four-part model for integrating
performance management activities in public health
A Web-based resource for public health
agencies to research information technology options
