Public Health
Happy Earth Day from Lantana
Written by Dani Robinson-Holland In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, Lantana explored ways to contribute to environmental responsibility as individuals and as a company. For this year’s Earth Day theme—“Planets vs. Plastic”—our environmental interest group, greenLantana, had a spirited conversation about our favorite alternatives to single use items, services that reduce plastic waste,…
Read MoreTackling Racial Disparities in Black Maternal Health
Written by Amber Rogers Black Maternal Health Week, initiated by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), is an annual event held this year from April 11-17, to raise awareness and address racial disparities in maternal health outcomes. By fostering activism and community engagement, BMMA advocates for maternal health initiatives, prioritizing Black reproductive health and birth-justice…
Read MoreAddressing Emergency Preparedness in a Remote Work Environment
Written by Dani Robinson-Holland and April Compingbutra Emergency preparedness is a major topic of National Public Health Week, and an area of importance for Lantana Consulting Group. While individual awareness and planning for local emergencies is vital, organizations must also consider emergency preparedness for both their workforce and operations. OSHA defines a workplace emergency as…
Read MoreClimate Change: “Not the End of the World” Book Review
Written by Julie Wright Every day, news headlines on climate change warn us of the negative direction the world is headed. So much so, I’ve become hesitant to open the articles, often finishing them feeling depressed and as if my actions won’t make a difference. This is what drew me to Hannah Ritchie’s new book,…
Read MoreNational Public Health Week 2024
Written by Molly Ballard and Virgie Fields The American Public Health Association (APHA) sponsors National Public Health Week annually to raise awareness and celebrate our contributions to public health. This year’s theme is Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health. Please join us in observing this weeklong celebration April 1-7. Lantana comprises a team…
Read MoreNational Nurses Month 2023: Transforming Healthcare Through Digital Quality Measures
Happy Nurses Month 2023! This week’s focus is Recognition. According to the American Nurses Association, it is a way to “honor the work of nurses who lead, excel, and innovate in our healthcare systems and our communities, making them vital to transforming the future of healthcare.” Nurses have always played a key role in clinical…
Read MoreNational Nurses Month 2023: Self-Care
It is that time of year again where we celebrate nurses and all they do. This year the American Nurses Association (ANA) has chosen the theme “You Make a Difference” and each week has a different focus-Self-Care, Recognition, Professional Development, and Community Engagement. The subject for Week 1 (May 1-7) is Self-Care, and it is…
Read MoreConnecting the Dots to Make Food Systems Sustainable
References: (1) https://nphw.org/Themes-and-Facts/2023-Food-and-Nutrition (2) https://www.reuters.com/world/us/farmers-call-climate-action-farm-bill-washington-rally-2023-03-07/ (3) https://www.apha.org/policies-and-advocacy/public-health-policy-statements/policy-database/2014/07/29/12/34/toward-a-healthy-sustainable-food-system (4) https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/farm-bill
Read MorePublic Health Includes Mental Health
Taking Action to Address Maternal Mortality
Putting “Unity” Back in Public Health Community
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the health disparities in our health system and the social determinants that drive those disparities. The isolation and social distancing stemming from the pandemic also highlighted our need to connect within our communities. Social distancing in public and at work, the extended inability to see or take care of loved ones,…
Read More2023 National Public Health Week: April 3-9
Be Antibiotics Aware with the NHSN Antimicrobial Use and Resistance Module
Recently, we observed U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW), an initiative that highlights the threat of antimicrobial resistance and the importance of appropriate antimicrobial use. Antimicrobial resistance continues to threaten lives in the U.S. with more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occurring each year resulting in over 35,000 deaths.1 To honor Lantana’s continued partnership with the Centers…
Read MorePublic Health Analyst Series: Virgie’s Journey
Climate Change: Taking Action for Equity
Climate change is impacting human lives and health in a variety of ways. It threatens the essential ingredients of good health – clean air, safe drinking water, nutritious food supply, and safe shelter – and has the potential to undermine decades of progress in global health. Between 2030 and 2050, climate change is expected to cause…
Read MoreChange a Life, Be a Mentor: My Mentorship Experience
Toward Health Equity in Transfusion Medicine
National Public Health Week is April 4 – 10: “Public Health is Where You Are”
U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week: Moving Forward from COVID-19
October is American Pharmacists Month: What are Lantana Pharmacists Up To?
The COVID-19 pandemic challenged us to think about where and how to get pharmacy data about the medications being used to treat COVID-19 patients in U.S. hospitals. Treatment recommendations during the early phases of the pandemic were changing quickly, with more questions than answers about how best to manage hospitalized patients. The rapidly evolving nature…
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