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Dear Colleague,
PHF E-News brings you the latest information on how you can use performance management, quality improvement, and workforce development to improve the quality and performance of your organization and the health of your community. |
Preparing the Public Health Workforce of Today and Tomorrow: Use of the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals in Academia
 As you may recall from last month's issue of PHF E-News, the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (Core Competencies) are being used by health departments throughout the country to develop workforce development plans as part of the accreditation requirements set by the Public Health Accreditation Board. In addition, the Core Competencies are also being used by academic institutions across the nation for preparing the existing and future public health workforce to address current and evolving needs.
Earlier this year, academic institutions were asked about their use of the Core Competencies in a variety of ways, and the results are in. Find out how academia is using the Core Competencies in Janelle Nichols's PHF Pulse blog post.
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PHF and CDC Vector Control Improvement Initiative Featured in Journal
 As the control of mosquitoes and other vectors is in the spotlight, the Public Health Foundation (PHF), in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has published an open-access, peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Environmental Insights, titled, "A Performance Management Initiative for Local Health Department Vector Control Programs." Read the article to learn about how PHF and CDC assisted 14 participating health departments in conducting performance assessments and implementing improvement projects through the Vector Control Program Improvement Initiative. |
Don't Wait, Participate in National Preparedness Month
 This September marks the 13th annual National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The theme for 2016 is, "Don't Wait, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today." Today's public health professionals must be prepared to respond to a range of emergencies. TRAIN, a national learning network for professionals who protect and improve the public's health, enables learners to search for and access training that builds critical preparedness skills. See how TRAIN is supporting National Preparedness Month and training resources that assist with preparedness activities all year long. |
PHF to Lead Two Workshops at Fall 2016 Open Forum for Quality Improvement in Public Health
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Practical Approaches for Zika Preparedness and Response: Archived Webinar Now Available
 Co-hosted by PHF and the Bio-Defense Network, this webinar focused on practical and replicable efforts being carried out by local health departments to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Zika. During the 60-minute program recording, you will hear informative presentations from two local health departments who are addressing mosquito control and surveillance in their jurisdictions. If Zika is an emerging concern in your community or you are looking to improve the performance of your health department's programs, watch the archived webinar and download the presentation slides.
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Workforce Development Takes Center Stage at APHA Annual Meeting
 This fall's American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting is fast approaching, and PHF is once again gearing up for the largest public health conference of the year. Held October 29-November 2, 2016, in Denver, Colorado, this national conference is anticipated to draw more than 12,000 participants prepared to sharpen their knowledge and skills within public health. What will you be learning?
For PHF, workforce development is taking center stage this year, with two 90-minute interactive sessions exploring needs and opportunities for strengthening the public health workforce:
Monday, October 31, 2016 at 8:30 - 10:00am
Working Together to Improve Performance within Public Health: Translating Workforce Development Priorities into Action
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
The Public Health Workforce: Building the Future
If you plan to attend the APHA Annual Meeting this year, please mark your calendars and plan to join PHF for these important workforce development conversations.
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