A New Jersey public health department uses predictive modeling to proactively manage influenza and rodent-related risks.
Essex County, New Jersey, is setting a new standard for modern public health operations. By embedding geospatial artificial intelligence into its daily work, the Essex County Office of Public Health Management (ECOPHM) is equipping decision-makers with forward-looking insight to better protect residents from disease and environmental health threats.
Geospatial AI is the fusion of two powerful technologies: artificial intelligence (AI) and geographic information system (GIS) technology. In short, it’s AI that’s applied to maps, geospatial data, science, and technology to enhance spatial analysis for faster, better decisions. It helps public health teams not only see where problems are likely to happen but also act before they do.
“We understood the importance of having a proactive public health program before the COVID-19 pandemic hit and were in the process of reinvigorating our office,” said Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr., Essex County executive. DiVincenzo explained that “artificial intelligence is another progressive tool we can use to promote wellness and develop defenses against health threats.”
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