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Below is a Council on Linkages Update for August 2026. Please feel free to share these opportunities in your organization’s newsletter or other communications.

Mark Your Calendars for the Council on Linkages’ October 22nd Meeting

Join the Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice (Council on Linkages) for its next meeting on October 22, 2026 from 2-4pm EDT. Hear the latest updates on the Academic Health Department Learning Community and Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals, among other topics. The meeting agenda, materials, and additional information will be made available on the meeting webpage as the date approaches. 

Register Today! 2026 Public Health Learning Forum

November 16-19, 2026

Now‘s the time to save your seat for the 2026 Public Health Learning Forum! The Learning Forum returns this fall, bringing together public health professionals nationwide to share practical strategies for workforce development, quality improvement, and performance management. To help sustain performance improvement efforts when many organizations are facing funding and travel-related concerns, this event is being offered virtually and at no cost. All who are interested are welcome. View the agenda and register today. 

Become a Sponsor: Sponsorship packages are also available! This is a prime opportunity to reach public health leaders and practitioners across the country. View the prospectus or contact Mike Barry at mbarry@phf.org to learn more. 

In Case You Missed It: North Dakota Academic Health Department Webinar Recording Now Available 

Working with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, the Public Health Foundation presented The Mutual Advantage: How Graduate Assistants Elevate Academic Health Department Partnerships webinar on June 30, 2026, offering a foundational introduction to academic health department partnerships and a closer look at the North Dakota fellowship program connecting public health graduate students with health departments. If you weren’t able to attend or would like to revisit the presentation, the recording is now available on TRAIN (Course ID #: 1138796). 

Two New Virtual Workshops Coming in September & October

Strengthen your impact in public health workforce development with the Public Health Foundation’s new virtual workshops on leadership and high performing teams.  

Upcoming Workshops: 

• Leadership, Communications, and Innovation | September 9 & 16, 2026 from 1-4pm EDT 
• High Performing Teams in Public Health: Building Collaboration, Accountability, and Results | October 7 & 14, 2026 from 1-4pm EDT 

Each workshop includes two 3-hour live sessions with expert instruction, presentation slides, and a certificate of completion. View pricing options and reserve your spot today.