Leading Systems Change in Public Health: A Field Guide for Practitioners

Co-authored by esteemed public health professionals, CPCC Risley, Kristina Y., DrPH, MPH, Welter, Christina R., DrPH, MPH, Castillo, Grace, MA, and Castrucci, Brian C., DrPH, this comprehensive guidebook is a testament to their unwavering passion for social justice, equity, and inclusivity in the pursuit of addressing disparities in population health outcomes.

A Groundbreaking Resource for Public Health Professionals

Edited by renowned leaders from the de Beaumont Foundation and the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health, “Leading Systems Change in Public Health: A Field Guide for Practitioners” is the first-of-its-kind resource written specifically by public health professionals for their peers. This evidence-based guide provides a practical framework, complete with engaging stories, tips, and tools, to help current and future public health leaders drive meaningful change across individual, interpersonal, organizational, cross-sector, and community levels.

With expert insights from a diverse array of public health leaders, this book tackles pressing topics such as change leadership, health equity, racial justice, power sharing, and readiness for change. It offers actionable strategies, processes, and tools for leading complex change, as well as practical guidance on community organizing, coalition building, and leveraging implementation science to drive sustainability and public health.

Key Features and Takeaways

• Empowers practitioners to improve public health through a systems change approach
• Applies systems change strategies to address community health equity and racial justice
• Features real-world public health examples and stories from innovative leaders in the field
• Provides comprehensive tools for implementing internal processes that generate creative and effective system change leadership

In the words of Suzan C Ulrich, Dr.PH, MSN, MN, RN, CNM, FACNM (Resurrection University), “Leading Systems Change in Public Health: A Field Guide for Practitioners” is an invaluable resource that has earned a 5-star rating from Doodys Review Service in 2022.

Published by Springer Publishing Company, this 1st edition book was released on December 4, 2021, and is available in English. The book is screen reader supported and features sticky notes on Kindle Scribe, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.

For public health professionals seeking to drive positive change and create a more equitable and just society, “Leading Systems Change in Public Health: A Field Guide for Practitioners” is an indispensable resource that will guide and inspire them on their crucial mission.