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April 9, 2015
Kent State University’s Center for Public Administration and Public Policy has released eight case studies on successful intergovernmental collaborations in Northeast Ohio. The studies highlight how local governments can achieve cost…
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April 9, 2015
Kent State University has secured a $25,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to study the impact of 12 recent health department mergers in Ohio. In partnership with the University of Arkansas, the research will examine changes…
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April 9, 2015
Kent State University and three Portage County health departments have been awarded a $125,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to explore how "cross-jurisdictional sharing" can improve public health services. This two-year…
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Oct. 9, 2013
A new study from Kent State University and the University of Arkansas explores the effects of local health department consolidations in Ohio, revealing potential cost savings and long-term benefits. The research, funded by the Robert Wood…
Feb. 21, 2013
Kent State University and three health departments in Portage County, Ohio, are pleased to announce receipt of a $125,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to explore how “cross-jurisdictional sharing” can enable greater…
