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STate Activation and Response (STAR): An Evidence-Based, Practice-Informed Approach to Public Health System Improvement

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article summarizes the development and refinement of the ST ate A ctivation and R esponse (STAR) technical assistance program. STAR is an evidence-based, practice-informed approach to supporting state and territorial health departments with developing, implementing, and evaluating chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs. The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors developed the first version of this program during 2008 and has iteratively updated the program based on organizational effectiveness literature, evidence-based public health practice, and state and territorial health department feedback. The current version of STAR was implemented during 2019; through the end of 2023, 15 states, and 1 territory participated in the program using the revised framework. This new iteration of STAR has been well-received by state and territorial health department participants, who have reported improvements to public health infrastructure and operations, workforce training and wellbeing, application of evidence-based practice and communication, and commitment to a shared mission.

Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice

DOI: 10.1097/phh.0000000000002202

Authors: Jeanne Alongi, Julie Dudley, Marti Macchi

Institution: National Association of Chronic Disease Directors

Language: English

Topic: Public Health Policies and Education

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion