Join the Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice (Council on Linkages) for its next meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 2-4pm ET. This meeting will feature an update from the Division of Partnership Support within The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Public Health Infrastructure Center, on the Division’s current priorities, workforce-related initiatives, and ongoing efforts to strengthen public health infrastructure and workforce development nationwide. Workforce development updates from Council member organizations during this meeting will include the Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations, Association of Public Health Laboratories, and Public Health Accreditation Board. Hear the latest updates on Council on Linkages initiatives including the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals, Academic Health Department Learning Community, and upcoming events for this fall. Review the meeting agenda and register to join the October meeting.
Agenda
| Time | Agenda Item | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00-2:05 | Welcome and Overview of Agenda | Amy Lee |
| 2:05-2:15 | Introduction of New Council Members • Jimmie Smith, MD, MPH, Representative for the American Public Health Association (APHA) • Marsha Davis, PhD, Representative for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) | Amy Lee |
| 2:15-2:20 | Approval of Minutes from March 26, 2026 Meeting • Action Item: Vote on Approval of Minutes | Amy Lee |
| 2:20-3:05 | Rebuilding the Public Health Workforce • Insights from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Public Health Infrastructure Center, Division of Partnership Support | Ron Bialek & Hazel Dean |
| 3:05-3:35 | Council Member Organization Workforce Development Updates • The Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations (CPHNO) • Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) • Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) | Shirley Orr, Amy Miller, & Marita Chilton |
| 3:35-3:45 | Council on Linkages Activities Updates: • Academic Health Department Learning Community (Council Strategic Directions – A.1.a., A.1.b.) • Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (Council Strategic Directions – B.1.b., C.3.a., C.3.b.) • Retention and Recruitment Toolkit (Council Strategic Directions – C.1.a.) | Amy Lee & Mayela Arana |
| 3:45-3:55 | Upcoming Events: • 2026 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting • 2026 Public Health Learning Forum | Amy Lee & Mayela Arana |
| 3:55-4:00 | Other Business and Next Steps | Amy Lee |
| 4:00 | Adjourn |
If you have any questions, please contact Mayela Arana at marana@phf.org for more information.