Regionalization of Local Public Health Systems in the Era of Preparedness

Resource Summary

This article briefly examines the lessons learned from regionalization for police and fire services, and draws comparisons to public health. It includes case studies to highlight examples of regionalization outcomes related to networking, coordination, standardization, and centralization of public health services.

Available online: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18348711?dopt=Abstract

Koh, H.K., Elqura, L.J., Judge, C.M., & Stoto, M.A. (2008). Regionalization of Local Public Health Systems in the Era of Preparedness. Annual Review of Public Health 29: 2005-2218.