The COVID-19 Response: Unveiling the Crucial Role of Public Health Professionals in Pandemic Management

Written by renowned author Jennifer Horney, this comprehensive book delves into the vital role of public health professionals in navigating population health during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the distinct differences between pandemic response and clinical medicine.

Comprehensive Coverage of COVID-19 Response

The book offers in-depth explorations of various aspects of the COVID-19 response, including:

• Federal, state, and local responses to the pandemic
• Testing strategies for COVID-19 diagnosis
• Implementation of public health control measures
• The exercise of public health emergency powers
• Promoting health equity amidst the pandemic
• The consequences of resignations and firings of public health leaders
• Vaccination planning and its implications
• The future of public health in the post-pandemic era

A Valuable Resource for Public Health Professionals and Students

This book serves as an essential guide for leaders and practitioners in public health practice and academia, as well as students enrolled in public health undergraduate and graduate programs. It provides valuable insights into the following key areas:

• The critical role of public health in pandemic emergency response
• The indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including excess deaths from dementia, diabetes, and heart disease
• The risks of global epidemics of preventable diseases like measles, diphtheria, and polio
• The consequences of mistrust in science and public health leadership
• A roadmap for preparing the public health system to respond to future threats

Published by Elsevier Science, this informative book is available in English and features ISBNs 9780323988100 and 9780323972796.