News, resources, tools, and information on performance management, quality improvement, and workforce development to improve the quality and performance of your organization and the health of your community. |
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PHF E-News: News for Public Health |
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Resources for Your CDC Infrastructure Grant Application
Many state, local, and territorial health departments are busy preparing their applications for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) CDC-RFA-OE22-2203,
Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems, due August 15, 2022. The Public Health Foundation (PHF) is collaborating with health departments as they prepare their applications. Ideas for proposed activities, technical assistance partnerships in workforce assessment and development, and TRAIN Learning Network Affiliate partnerships are a few of the ways PHF is helping. Visit the
PHF Pulse blog post on how to maximize this funding opportunity or contact
Mike Barry to learn more. |
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Join PHF this August in Observing National Immunization Awareness Month
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Resources to Support Equitable Vaccination
Accessibility of vaccines is a critical component of equitable health. A new PHF Pulse blog post,
Vaccine Equity is Health Equity: Resources to Support Equitable Vaccination, highlights resources for healthcare providers to support making crucial vaccinations available to all.
Learn more about how to improve vaccine equity in your community. |
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Help Ensure On-Time Vaccinations: Order Your Copy of The Pink Book Today
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions to routine vaccines. On-time vaccination is critical to protecting against potentially life-threatening diseases. You can help to ensure all people who need vaccines are current with recommended vaccines by using best practices outlined in
Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 14th Edition – “The Pink Book.” The 14th edition contains updated immunization schedules; new catch-up schedules; information on vaccine timing, spacing, and dosing; and vaccine minimum age and intervals.
Order The Pink Book today. |
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Improving Health Department Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs
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Develop Knowledge and Skills for Federal Grants Management
Unsure how to navigate and manage the federal grants process? A training series available on CDC TRAIN provides grantees with the information needed to assist with the management of federal grants and cooperative agreements. The
CDC Foundation Federal Grants Management Training Series is self-guided and offers a certificate for successfully completing the three training modules. As one learner shared, it’s a “great training for those who want to learn and understand the ins and outs of grant management.”
Access the training today. |
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Quick and Easy Access to COVID-19 Training
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Eduardo Sanchez and Amy Lee Join PHF Board of Directors
PHF is excited to announce that Eduardo Sanchez and Amy Lee have been elected to the PHF Board of Directors, an eleven-member body composed of state and local health officials and individuals from boards of health, academia, the private sector, and other governmental agencies. Dr. Sanchez and Dr. Lee bring years of public health experience and expertise to the Board, and PHF is thrilled to have them as new members.
Learn more. |
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Add Your Voice to the "We are Public Health" Job Task Analysis
The National Board of Public Health Examiners is conducting a worldwide "We are Public Health" job task analysis survey to study the most common functions of the public health workforce on a region-by-region basis across the globe and to update the content outline of the Certified in Public Health exam. Anyone working in public health is invited to participate, and the survey will be open until the end of the summer.
Learn more or take the survey today. |
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Journal of Public Health Management & Practice and Save
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Join Our Team!
PHF is hiring to support our mission of improving public health and population health practice to support healthier communities.
Learn more and apply today. |
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Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Events |
National Immunization Awareness Month
August 1-31, 2022
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Virtual Training
August 16-18, 2022 from 3-7pm EDT
September 20-22, 2022 from 1-5pm EDT
7th National Summit on the Social Determinants of Health
October 2-4, 2022 in Minneapolis, MN |
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