PHF Webinar Archive Now Available: Using the Core Competencies to Support Workforce Development

If you missed the Using the Core Competencies to Support Workforce Development webinar or would like to revisit it, the recording and slides are now available. Presenters from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the City of Milwaukee Health Department discuss how they used the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (Core Competencies) to assess their workforce skills and competencies needs and are addressing identified gaps through workforce development opportunities. Speakers also shared how the Core Competencies are being used for Public Health Infrastructure Grant workforce development initiatives, health department accreditation, and integrating anti-racist frameworks with the Core Competencies. Watch the archive today.

Watch PHF’s Vaccine Storage and Handling Videos All in One Playlist

Proper vaccine storage and handling are important factors in preventing and eradicating vaccine-preventable diseases. A new video playlist on vaccine storage and handling is now available for your use. Developed by the Public Health Foundation (PHF) in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these videos provide detailed, easy-to-follow guidelines for the proper storage and handling of vaccines and best practices in vaccine supply management. Explore the playlist to deepen your understanding of vaccine storage and handling.

PHF Pulse Blog: How the Houston Health Department’s Academic Partnerships Helped Address Health Equity and Health Disparities

Discover how the Houston Health Department's academic health department (AHD) partnerships have tackled health disparities head-on, paving the way for equitable health outcomes in one of America's most diverse cities. In a recent blog post, Judith Ramiro, MA. LPC., PCS-S, Division Manager at Houston Health Department Office of Health Access and Equity, discusses the importance of collaborative initiatives in addressing complex public health challenges. Learn more and read the blog.

Join the Council on Linkages for June 24th Meeting

Mark your calendars to join the Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice (Council on Linkages) for its next meeting on June 24, 2024, from 2-4pm EDT. Hear about the latest initiatives from the Council on Linkages, such as updates on the new Retention and Recruitment Learning Community. Additionally, learn from guest speakers from the Public Health Advocacy Consensus Task Force who will discuss their efforts to identify essential advocacy skills needed to strengthen the public health workforce. Also, hear from the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists who will share a new toolkit and course trainings to support implementation of the 2023 Applied Epidemiology Competencies. Learn more and register.

Elevate Your E-Learning Development Skills with the PLD Analysis to Design Training Series – Apply Today

Don't miss out on this opportunity for professional growth by applying to receive a free lifetime license to the Pro Learning Designer (PLD) Analysis to Design Training Series. Dive deep into the art of e-learning design. From defining your training strategy to mastering content design, this series equips you with the tools for success. Applications are being accepted through May 31, 2024. Apply today!

What is the Relationship Between the Core Competencies, 10 EPHS, and FPHS?

Using multiple conceptual frameworks simultaneously is the norm in any field of study or practice. It is important to understand who and what is addressed by each framework and how each framework is meant to be used. This new resource explains the relationship between the Core Competencies, 10 Essential Public Health Services (EPHS), and Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS). Learn more.

Success in the Field: PHF’s Expert Consulting Services in Action

Is your health department looking to build its workforce capacity but unsure where to begin? Discover how Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) kickstarted efforts to revitalize its workforce in this Journal of Public Health Management and Practice article. The article documents how NNPH, with expert assistance from PHF, leveraged the Public Health Workforce Calculator and Workforce Capacity Self-assessment Tools to craft a robust framework for strategic workforce investment. Learn more about how PHF’s workforce capacity assessment and gap analysis services can support your infrastructure efforts.

Welcoming Idaho and Montana to TRAIN

PHF is excited to welcome Public Health – Idaho North Central District and the Montana Department of Health and Human Services as the newest members of our TRAIN Learning Network (TRAIN) community. Idaho and Montana become the 30th and 31st state TRAIN affiliates. View all of our TRAIN Affiliates and learn how your state can become the 32nd.

NACCHO’s 2023 Forces of Change Survey Report

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) recently released its 2023 Forces of Change Survey Report, representing the largest and most reliable data source on local health department infrastructure. Survey results include information on staffing changes, collaborations addressing social determinants of health, data modernization activities, and more. Explore how PHF’s tailored technical assistance and training can support your health departments' efforts in strengthening infrastructure.

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