New E-Learning Opportunity: Fostering a Culture of Immunization in Your Practice

Patients, parents, and caregivers feel more confident about vaccines when all health professionals in the clinic provide consistent, clear, and concise vaccine information. The Public Health Foundation (PHF), in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released a new interactive online training, Fostering a Culture of Immunization in Your Practice, that provides practical strategies and resources to help create a positive culture of immunization in the workplace. Register for the course on the TRAIN Learning Network (TRAIN) and earn continuing education (CE) credits upon completion.

Register Now for the 2024 Public Health Learning Forum

October 15-18, 2024

Join PHF this October for the 2024 Public Health Learning Forum! This year’s meeting will be held virtually, with the theme “Workforce Development in Action.” Sessions will focus on training and tools to support public health workforce development and build governmental public health workforce capacity. Explore topics such as the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals, academic health department partnerships, workforce capacity assessments, and more. Learn more and register for free.

Interested in Enhancing Your Skills in Data Science or Informatics

New resources are now available to make it easier to locate data science and informatics training on TRAIN. Select from five training plans that provide organized collections of curated courses per topic and are designed for specific audiences, or browse courses in the course catalog using a tailored search that automatically updates with new training as it is added. Explore the available courses today!

New Public Health Quality Improvement Mobile Encyclopedia App

Accessible quality improvement (QI) tools in public health are 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 support health departments with practical solutions. Learn more and download the app.

Connect with PHF at NACCHO360

Join PHF at the 2024 National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) 360 Conference from July 23-26, 2024, in Detroit, MI. PHF will engage in on-site sessions, discussing performance management, assessing workforce needs, and workforce development training strategies and solutions. You can also find PHF in the exhibit hall to meet some of our teammates! Learn more and register.

Register for Open Forum: Next Generation

Registration for Open Forum: Next Generation is officially open! Join PHF on September 18-20, 2024 in Chicago, IL for this exciting event. This year’s theme, “Shaping the Future Together,” promises to inspire and educate the next generation of public health professionals with a dynamic lineup of speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities. Learn more and register.

Council on Linkages Welcomes New Chair

The Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice (Council on Linkages), a collaboration of 24 national organizations supporting the public health workforce, is excited to announce that Amy Lee, MD, MPH, MBA, has been elected Chair. Dr. Lee succeeds C. William Keck, MD, MPH, who served as Chair since 1998. The Council on Linkages is deeply grateful to Dr. Keck for his 26 years of dedicated service and welcomes Dr. Lee to her new position. Learn more about the Council on Linkages and its initiatives.

Join PHF at APHA

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 the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals and the role of academic health department partnerships in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. The annual meeting will be held in person in Minneapolis, MN, from October 27-30, 2024. View PHF's sessions and register today.

Health 100 Training Licenses Awarded to Support E-Learning Development for Governmental Public Health

PHF, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) E-learning Institute, has awarded 100 licenses for the Pro Learning Designer Analysis to Design Training Series. This online training program teaches learners how to fully analyze and design highly engaging e-learning experiences to help improve performance, streamline processes, influence behavior, and meet workforce growth and development needs. Recipients include public health professionals in state, tribal, and local health departments and academic institutions nationwide. Congratulations to all selected participants! Priced at $597, this series offers a valuable opportunity for professional growth. Learn more and sign up to be notified when the series is available for purchase.