Archive Now Available: AHD Webinar: Ask Me Anything – Academic Health Department Partnerships

Partnerships between health departments and academic institutions enhance the capacity of the organizations involved and offer a variety of benefits. In this archived webinar, speakers share a brief overview of Academic Health Department (AHD) partnerships and the latest updates on the AHD Learning Community. The microphone was then turned over to participants to ask anything they’d like to know about AHD partnerships, with meeting participants encouraged to share their own experiences and expertise. Watch the archive to learn more.

Join the Council on Linkages for March 1^stMeeting

Mark your calendars to join the Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice (Council on Linkages) for its next meeting on March 1, 2024, from 2-4pm EST. Hear about the latest initiatives from the Council on Linkages, such as the proposed development of a new Retention and Recruitment Learning Community, updates about the Academic Health Department Learning Community, and insights into the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (Core Competencies). Additionally, learn from our guest presenters who will discuss how their health departments utilize the Core Competencies to strengthen the workforce. The meeting will be held virtually, and all who are interested are welcome to attend. Learn more and register.

Have you Updated Your TRAIN Profile Lately? Learn How to Make Updates to Your TRAIN Account with a New Learner Guide

The Public Health Foundation (PHF) has created a new Learner Guide to help you complete or update your TRAIN Learning Network (TRAIN) account, allowing you to take advantage of all the quality learning opportunities that TRAIN offers. Access our new Learner Guide on managing your TRAIN account and begin exploring content tailored to your learning interests.

Find PHF at the 2024 Preparedness Summit

Attending the annual Preparedness Summit? Join PHF in Cleveland, OH, from March 25-28, 2024. PHF will deliver an in-person session on building the capacity and capabilities of a volunteer workforce through timely training, and have an exhibit table where you can learn more about our products and services. View PHF's session and register today.

Join PHF at the 2024 Public Health Improvement Training

Join PHF at the 2024 Public Health Improvement Training (PHIT)! PHF will be delivering several workshops on workforce development, quality improvement, and performance management, including sessions on retention and recruitment, training strategies, and workforce development planning. PHIT will have an in-person Mini PHIT in New Orleans, LA, on May 20-21, 2024, and a virtual PHIT from June 3-5, 2024. View PHF's sessions and register today.

Call for Participants in TRAIN Usability Testing

Consistent with our commitment to continuously enhance TRAIN for our many users, PHF has commissioned a usability study. Your involvement in testing usability will help us continue to make improvements to TRAIN that will benefit our more than 5 million users. Sign up to be considered for participation.

Reinvigorating Quality Improvement in Public Health – PHF Tools and Technical Assistance for Health Departments

Quality improvement (QI) initiatives are at the top of the agenda for many health departments as they continue to rebuild their infrastructure and capacity. PHF QI tools, resources, and consulting services help health departments address today's emerging public health needs.

Web-Based Courses on Pandemic Planning, Mass Care, and Housing and Economic Recovery

The Columbia University National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP) has developed a series of courses on pandemic preparedness and response, mass care community sheltering and relocation assistance, and post-disaster housing and economic recovery. These trainings, funded by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, can assist the public health workforce, practitioners, volunteers, and community organizations to prepare for and bounce back from catastrophic events. Learn more and register for courses.

Join Our Team!

PHF is hiring to support our mission of advancing the public health workforce to achieve organizational excellence. Learn more and apply today!