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

Upcoming Academic Health Department Partnership Webinars 

In collaboration with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, the Public Health Foundation will be offering two webinars on academic health department (AHD) partnerships in June:  

• Strengthening Academic Health Department Partnerships: Workforce Pathways in California on Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 3-4pm EDT 
• The Mutual Advantage: How Graduate Assistants Elevate Academic Health Department Partnerships on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 from 2-3pm EDT 

These webinars will provide a foundational introduction to AHD partnerships and highlight fellowship programs to connect emerging public health graduates with health departments in California and North Dakota. Register today to join. 

Connect with the Council on Linkages at NACCHO360

Catch up on Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice (Council on Linkages) initiatives at the 2026 National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) 360 Conference being held July 14-17, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky and virtually. This year’s theme, “Racing Forward, Swinging Big: United for Public Health’s Future,” calls on the public health community to stay focused, swing with purpose, and race toward a future built on innovation, resilience, and access for all. Onsite sessions will highlight the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals and academic health department partnerships. Learn more and register. 

Save the Date: 2026 Public Health Learning Forum 

November 16-19, 2026

The 2026 Public Health Learning Forum returns this fall, bringing together public health professionals nationwide to share practical strategies for workforce development, quality improvement, and performance management.  

Become a Sponsor: Sponsorship packages are available now! 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.  

Registration & Agenda Coming Later This Month! Details on sessions, speakers, and registration are on the way. Visit the event page to stay up to date. 

Register for Open Forum: Next Generation 

Registration is now open for the Open Forum: Next Generation conference taking place in Nashville, Tennessee, from August 24-26, 2026. This year’s theme, ”Grounded in Purpose, Growing Our Impact,” speaks to this moment – it is time to tend to our public health workforce, remain rooted in our collective values, and have a little fun while we’re doing it! Early bird registration is open through June 30th.