Why Should Businesses Support Public Health? #MMPMID33858213
Myburgh I; Goetzel RZ; Roemer EC; Kent KB
Am J Health Promot 2021[Sep]; 35 (7): 900-903 PMID33858213show ga
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a unique opportunity to gain support from the business community for rebuilding a more effective and resilient public health infrastructure in the U.S. This commentary provides the rationale for more engaged business involvement in efforts to promote public health during the time of COVID-19. Drawing on the current pandemic, the commentary highlights the implications of a fragmented public health system for businesses and the nation at large, the shortcomings of which are apparent as never before.