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New Interactive Tool Provides Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Discussions with Patients
Approaching the conversation of COVID-19 vaccines effectively and confidently is crucial to the health and safety of patients and communities. A recent post on the PHF Pulse Blog explores a new tool that applies motivational interviewing techniques in talking with patients. This evidence-based and empathy-driven approach can be used when helping patients move toward a healthy behavior change, matching their values and needs. Read about and explore this interactive conversation tool. |
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Share Your Thoughts: Resources and Tools to Support the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
With the release of the 2021 Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (Core Competencies), work has begun on resources and tools to support organizations in using the Core Competencies. A crosswalk of the 2021 and 2014 Core Competencies and updates to the existing competency assessments are currently in progress. What should we work on next? Share your suggestions through the PHF Pulse Blog. |
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Open Forum: Next Generation
January 25-27, 2022
Join the Public Health Foundation (PHF) at Open Forum: Next Generation (NxGen) from January 25-27, 2022 to explore critical topics currently facing both the public health and healthcare workforce. PHF will engage in several sessions to share the latest on the 2021 Core Competencies, moving quality improvement projects from conception to completion, examining needs in online immunization training, supporting restaurants to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and rapidly training COVID-19 contact tracers. Learn more about this event and mark your calendar to join us. |
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New Release: Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 14th Edition – "The Pink Book"
Access the latest in immunization and vaccine information through the new 14th edition of Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, also known as “The Pink Book.” Developed by experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and distributed exclusively by PHF, this new edition contains comprehensive and updated information for public health practitioners, healthcare providers, and others on topics such as the 16 routine vaccines, principles of vaccination, general best practice guidance on immunization, and vaccine safety and administration. Order your copies today. |
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Archive Now Available: CDC Webinar – Improving Routine, Influenza, and COVID-19 Vaccination This Winter
Routine, influenza, and COVID-19 vaccines are essential to helping children, families, and communities stay healthy. This archived webinar discusses the benefits of late-season flu vaccination and how it plays a crucial role in keeping communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the importance of catching up on routine vaccination for children and the new pediatric COVID-19 vaccination for children ages 5-11. View the webinar archive to learn more. |
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Quick and Easy Access to COVID-19 Training
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2022 Public Health Improvement Training Call for Abstracts
Workshop and topic submissions are invited for the 2022 Public Health Improvement Training (PHIT), to be held virtually from June 6-8, 2022. This year’s theme, Leading with Performance Improvement in Times of Change, highlights the adaptability and resilience of the public health performance improvement workforce. Workshops are sought in diverse content areas with an emphasis on “how to” and skill development. Learn more about this event and submit your abstract by February 15, 2022. |
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Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Events |
Results of the 2021 Epidemiology Capacity Assessment (Webinar)
January 25, 2022 at 4pm EST
2022 Open Forum: Next Generation (Virtual)
January 25-27, 2022
Staffing Up Webinar: Strengthening the Public Health Workforce for the Next Generation
February 10, 2022 at 1pm EST
PHAB Version 2022 Reaccreditation Webinar
February 23, 2022 at 1pm EST
PHAB Version 2022 Initial Accreditation Webinar
March 17, 2022 at 3pm EST |
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