PHF E-News (July 2026)

Public health news, resources, tools, and information to improve organizational performance, equip the workforce, and build public health infrastructure.

PHF E-News: News for Public Health

Meet Your Training Needs with the New and Improved TRAIN Course Catalog

The TRAIN Learning Network (TRAIN) course catalog has been redesigned to make finding the right courses easier than ever! Browse and discover courses through a more streamlined, user-friendly experience. Whether you’re building new skills or advancing your career, the updated catalog helps you quickly find courses that align with your learning goals. Search the catalog today to get started.

Two New Virtual Workshops Coming in September & October

Strengthen your impact in public health with the Public Health Foundation’s (PHF’s) new virtual workshops on leadership and high performing teams.

Upcoming Workshops:

Leadership, Communications, and Innovation | September 9 & 16, 2026 from 1-4pm EDT

This interactive workshop equips public health leaders with practical strategies to strengthen leadership effectiveness, improve communication, and drive innovation in complex organizational environments.

High Performing Teams in Public Health: Building Collaboration, Accountability, and Results | October 7 & 14, 2026 from 1-4pm EDT

This interactive workshop explores the characteristics, behaviors, and leadership practices that contribute to high performing teams.

Each workshop includes two 3-hour live sessions with expert instruction, presentation slides, and a certificate of completion. View pricing options and reserve your spot today.

November 16-19, 2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Public Health Learning Forum! The Learning Forum returns this fall, bringing together public health professionals nationwide to share practical strategies for workforce development, quality improvement, and performance management. To help sustain performance improvement efforts when many organizations are facing funding and travel-related concerns, this event is being offered virtually and at no cost. All who are interested are welcome. Check out the Schedule at a Glance and register today.

Become a Sponsor: Sponsorship packages are also available. This is a prime opportunity to reach public health leaders and practitioners across the country. View the prospectus or contact Mike Barry at mbarry@phf.org to learn more.

National Immunization Awareness Month: Resources You Can Trust

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) every August highlights the importance of staying up to date on vaccines across the lifespan. Leading medical and scientific organizations emphasize that vaccines are safe, effective, and supported by decades of research.

Explore trusted resources:

NIAM overview (American Association of Immunologists)
Child and adolescent immunization schedules (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Additional vaccine guidance and adult immunization schedules (Immunize.org)
Immunization training, tools, and resources (PHF Immunization Center)

Stages of Agency AI Adoption: Know Your AI Surface

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape public health, organizations are seeking effective ways to adopt and integrate these powerful tools. In Stages of Agency AI Adoption: Know Your AI Surface, Jack W. Moran, PhD, Senior AI and Quality Advisor, presents PHF’s Stages of Agency AI Adoption, a five-stage roadmap designed to guide agencies through the AI adoption process. Read the article today.

Learn more about PHF’s technical assistance and training services related to AI.

In Case You Missed It: California Academic Health Department Webinar Recording Now Available

Working with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, PHF presented the Strengthening Academic Health Department Partnerships: Workforce Pathways in California webinar on June 18, 2026, offering a foundational introduction to academic health department partnerships and a closer look at the California fellowship program connecting emerging public health graduates with health departments. If you weren’t able to attend or would like to revisit the presentation, the recording is now available on TRAIN (Course ID #: 1138027).

AI Fatigue is Real; Here’s How to Reduce It

Are you spending your day monitoring, verifying, and correcting AI-generated content? If so, you may be experiencing “AI fatigue” or “AI brain fry”—a growing phenomenon linked to the mental strain of constantly reviewing AI outputs. Learn about the symptoms of AI fatigue, what causes it, and practical strategies to reduce it in PHF’s new blog, AI Fatigue or Brain Fry is Real. Here’s How to Reduce It.

Take the next step in your AI journey with PHF’s AI technical assistance and training services.

New Learning Resources on TRAIN Highlight Courses with CE Credits

PHF has developed two new specialized collections on TRAIN featuring highly rated courses organized by topic for quick and convenient access:

These collections include courses on topics such as opioids and overdose prevention, respiratory illness and viral prevention, and measles, and all courses are optional—giving learners the flexibility to choose training that aligns with their professional goals. Explore the collections to learn more.

Summer Sale on All PHF Publications

July Featured Publication: Solving Population Health Problems Through Collaboration

Solving Population Health Problems through Collaboration examines evidence-based intervention strategies, case studies in hospitals and health departments, health equity issues, core competencies, public health campaigns, step-by-step collaboration advice, and much more to affect real change.

Save 10% when you order any PHF publication through August 31, 2026. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Receive a 20% discount when you order 250+ copies. Please call us toll-free at (877) 252-1200 for a price quote on bulk purchases. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm ET.