Thank You for Joining Us at the 2024 Public Health Learning Forum!

From all of us at the Public Health Foundation (PHF), thank you for being a part of this year’s Public Health Learning Forum! We hope all attendees were able to engage and take away valuable insights and resources, and see workforce development in action across different areas of public health. The conference was a great success, with over 1,100 total registrants! We look forward to seeing you in 2025.

Miss this year’s conference? Access all of the session recordings and resources on the TRAIN Learning Network (TRAIN)!

Order Today: Academic Health Department Partnerships: Bridging the Gap Between Town and Gown

We’re excited to announce the release of Academic Health Department Partnerships: Bridging the Gap Between Town and Gown, a new book co-authored by Academic Health Department (AHD) Learning Community Chair Bill Keck, MD, MPH, and staff from the Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice. The book captures decades of AHD partnership experience and offers a practical guide to developing and sustaining these collaborations. The book also explores key elements and highlights the value of AHD partnerships. Purchase your copy today.

Improve Seasonal Respiratory Vaccination Rates

Rates of severe illness from respiratory viruses such as the flu, COVID-19, and RSV are expected to increase during the fall and winter seasons. Keep your staff up-to-date with valuable strategies and resources to boost vaccine confidence among families with a four-part educational video series developed by PHF and the Wellness Equity Alliance. Watch and share this video series with your network to help effectively engage parents and caregivers about routine vaccinations.

Explore the Latest Resources in Performance Manageme​nt with the Updated Performance Management Toolkit

A comprehensive Performance Management System is vital to understanding how an organization is operating and functioning on a timely basis. Supporting performance management efforts, PHF is excited to announce the launch of the updated Performance Management Toolkit! Designed to focus on the performance management needs of health departments, explore updated resources and tools no matter where you are on your performance management journey.

Want to learn more about the updated Performance Management Toolkit and resources? Join a webinar, in partnership with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, on October 29, 2024, from 3-4pm EDT to discuss the toolkit and its focus on health department performance management needs. Learn more and register.

Download the Public Health Improvement Encyclopedia Mobil App

Quality improvement (QI) in public health is crucial for addressing community needs and enhancing population health. Explore the new Public Health Quality Improvement Encyclopedia App, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store! Developed by PHF, this comprehensive resource features 75 essential QI tools tailored for public health practitioners. Whether you're aiming to improve service efficiency, achieve accreditation, or boost community health outcomes, these tools help health departments achieve desired outcomes. Learn more and download the Public Health Quality Improvement Encyclopedia App today.

New Resources for Managing Federal Grants

Interested in learning about how to best manage federal awards? The Federal Grants Management Training Series, available on TRAIN, has new and updated resources available to help public health professionals manage their federal grants. Among the most recent changes, the Reference Guide has been updated with the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Learn more and access the new resources today.

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¿Interesado en cómo gestionar mejor las subvenciones federales? La Serie de Adiestramiento para la Gestión de Subvenciones Federales, que está disponible en TRAIN, tiene nuevos recursos y actualizados para ayudar a los profesionales de la salud pública a gestionar sus subvenciones federales. La Guía de referencia se ha actualizado con las últimas directrices de Centros de Control y Prevención de Enfermedades. ¡Obtenga más información y vea los nuevos recursos hoy!

Join PHF at APHA's Annual Meeting and Expo

Mark your calendar to join PHF at this year’s American Public Health Association (APHA) 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo. PHF will be leading discussions and sharing resources and tools on topics including retention and recruitment and AHD partnerships. The annual meeting will be held in person in Minneapolis, MN, from October 27-30, 2024. View PHF's sessions and register today.