The opportunity to shape an inclusive public health system: An example from Israel
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Cheryl Zlotnick, DrPH, MPH, MS, RN, Cheryl Spencer Department of Nursing, University of Haifa, Mt. Carmel, Haifa, Israel; Batya Madjar, MHA, MPH, Nursing, Ministry of Health, Haifa, Israel; Sara Shachaf, PhD, RN, Nursing, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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This paper describes the vision of adding a public health authority (PHA) to the existing National Health System. The PHA will oversee disease prevention and health promotion services using a public health orientation with neighborhood-based services, and community/inter-professional collaborations to monitor standards of care and ensure healthcare access for all.
30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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| Keywords | Community Representation; Inclusive Approach; Public Health System |
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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