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Kick Off 2026 with Resources from the Public Health Learning Forum

Start your new year strong with tools and strategies to enhance performance management, quality improvement (QI), and workforce development. Following the successful 2025 Public Health Learning Forum, session recordings, resources, and tools are now available online. As one attendee shared, “This was a great conference and the topics covered were very insightful and I plan to use a lot of what was talked about in my work!” Visit the event page to find more resources and tools from the conference and continue learning.

New Online Course – QI QuickStart: Applying the PDCA Cycle in Public Health

Looking to strengthen your QI skills? The Public Health Foundation’s (PHF’s) new online course, QI QuickStart, provides a fast, practical way to master the fundamentals of QI and the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle. Through clear explanations and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to define QI, apply each phase of the PDCA cycle, and implement sustainable improvements that enhance public health outcomes. Access the course today to get started.

Need customized QI training or technical assistance for your organization? Contact PHF to learn about our Performance Improvement Consulting Services.

Discover How Local Health Departments are Using AI to Transform Public Health

PHF’s newest blog post explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is helping local health departments work smarter, not harder, while highlighting the evolving role of public health professionals. The blog reviews three powerful ways AI is making an impact on public health teams: streamlining community health assessments (CHAs) and community health improvement plans (CHIPs), analyzing grant reports and unstructured data, and enhancing disease surveillance and risk modeling. Real-world examples illustrate how AI supports data-driven decision-making and strengthens public health practice. Read the blog today. 

Interested in learning more about PHF’s AI and Problem Solving Services? Contact us at info@phf.org.

How to Choose the Best eLearning Format for Your Training

Selecting the right eLearning format can significantly impact learner engagement, retention, and knowledge application. PHF’s latest eLearning article breaks down the pros and cons of popular formats, highlights key decision factors, and shares instructional design best practices to help you make the right choice. Learn more.

Ready to create engaging training? Contact PHF to start your eLearning project.

Complete PHF’s eLearning Needs Survey

PHF’s eLearning Development Services team wants to hear from you! We’re collecting input to help prioritize the development of online eLearning courses for health professionals. By participating in this brief survey, you’ll help guide the creation of training that truly supports organizations like yours. Thank you for taking the time to share your insights!

Is Your State a TRAIN State?

Is your state an affiliate partner in the TRAIN Learning Network (TRAIN)? TRAIN affiliates can manage learning for their public health workforce – using TRAIN to upload, access, and disseminate training; streamline training administration and reporting; track course completions, continuing education credits, and transcripts; and support accreditation and certification needs. If your state has not yet joined, you can still benefit from TRAIN. Urge your workforce to register at no cost and begin taking trainings from the national catalog of over 4,000 courses to strengthen their public health competencies.  

Find out if your state is a TRAIN state and taking advantage of all that TRAIN has to offer. To learn more about becoming a TRAIN affiliate or connect with your state’s TRAIN administrator, contact Mike Barry.

Mark Your Calendars for the Council on Linkages’ March 26th Meeting

Join the Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice (Council on Linkages) for its first meeting of the year on March 26, 2026 from 2-4pm EDT. Hear the latest updates on the Academic Health Department Learning Community and Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals, among other topics. The meeting agenda, materials, and additional information will be available on the meeting webpage as the date approaches.

Call for Abstracts for APHA 2026 Now Open

The call for abstracts for the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2026 Annual Meeting & Expo is now open. This year’s theme is “Together We Thrive: Health Across the Lifespan.” View session topics and submit your abstract by March 31st.