PHF E-News (June 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

Registration Now Open: 2026 Public Health Learning Forum

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 (QI), 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. View the agenda 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.

New Sessions Added—Register for PHF’s Virtual Workshop on Quality Improvement in Public Health

July 22 & 29, 2026 | 1–4pm EDT

Due to popular demand, PHF has added new dates for our virtual workshop, Using Quality Improvement in Public Health! Join us on July 22 & 29, 2026 for this engaging training designed to strengthen your QI skills. The workshop includes two 3‑hour live sessions with expert instruction, a workshop-specific book, presentation slides, and a certificate of completion.

What participants are saying:

“I learned a vast amount of new information relative to Public Health QI projects and techniques that should help me to confidently lead these projects at our county’s Public Health department. The knowledge gained at the workshop was valuable and well worth the financial investment.” — Bryan Vaught, Senior Business Analyst, Wake County Government

View pricing options and reserve your spot today.

TRAIN Achieves GovRAMP Authorization

The TRAIN Learning Network (TRAIN) is proud to announce that it has achieved GovRAMP Authorization. GovRAMP Authorization reflects PHF’s ongoing commitment to providing a secure, reliable, and trusted learning environment for our users. With this authorization, TRAIN is even better positioned to support state, local, tribal, and territorial organizations seeking a secure, scalable, and proven platform for workforce development. Join the growing community of organizations that trust TRAIN to power their learning and development initiatives. Connect with us today to explore partnership opportunities and bring your training programs to a secure, nationally recognized platform.

Why Learners Tune Out: 5 Hidden Engagement Killers in eLearning

Engagement in eLearning is not about adding more features. It’s about designing with intention. In PHF’s new eLearning article, we highlight five of the most common engagement killers and share practical strategies to overcome them. Read on to learn more.

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

Explore How Data Visualization and Infographics Can Strengthen Performance Management

Performance management systems generate vast amounts of data, but numbers alone rarely inspire action. In Does Your Performance Management System Just Keep Score or Tell a Story?, Jack Moran, PhD, explains why performance data must do more than keep score—it must tell a clear, meaningful story. Read the article to explore how data visualization and infographics can transform complex information into insights that are easier to understand, trust, and act upon, ultimately supporting better decisions and stronger performance outcomes.

Learn more about PHF’s Performance Management Technical Assistance and Training Services.

Build Stronger Public Health Leaders with PHF’s New Leadership, Communications, and Innovation Workshop

PHF’s new Leadership, Communications, and Innovation Workshop is an interactive, on-site or remote offering designed to equip public health leaders with practical strategies to strengthen leadership effectiveness, improve communication, and drive innovation in complex organizational environments. Designed with flexibility, the workshop can be delivered as a full-day session, two 3-hour remote webinars, or a 3.5-hour abbreviated format. Through real-world examples and hands-on activities, participants develop leadership and communication skills that support effective change and innovation. Learn more about the workshop and contact our team to get started.

Stories from the Field: Pathways to Employment in California

Working with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, PHF is highlighting a new success story that showcases the power of academic health department (AHD) partnerships, the impactful collaborations between health departments and academic institutions. Learn about how the California AHD project brought together local health departments and schools and programs of public health to develop a streamlined workforce pathway system for recent public health graduates. Read the success story today.

Connect with the PHF at NACCHO360

Catch up on Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice initiatives at the 2026 National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) 360 Conference being held July 14-17, 2026, in Louisville, KY and virtually. This year’s theme, Racing Forward, Swinging Big: United for Public Health’s Future, calls on the public health community to stay focused, swing with purpose, and race toward a future built on innovation, resilience, and access for all. On-site sessions will highlight the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals and AHD partnerships. Learn more and register.

Summer Sale on All PHF Publications

June Featured Publication: Public Health Quality Improvement Encyclopedia

The Public Health Quality Improvement Encyclopedia is ideal for public health professionals, providing 75 QI tools and examples that can improve community health outcomes, assist with applying for accreditation, and enhance effectiveness and efficiency. Its compact size makes it an easy-to-use reference tool.

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.

Registration is now open for the Open Forum: Next Generation conference taking place in Nashville, TN, from August 24-26, 2026. This year’s theme, Grounded in Purpose, Growing Our Impact, speaks to this moment—it is time to tend to our public health workforce, remain rooted in our collective values, and have a little fun while we’re doing it. Register today.