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Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Academic Health Department Partnership Webinars

In collaboration with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, the Public Health Foundation (PHF) will be sharing expertise on academic health department (AHD) partnerships through two upcoming webinars: 

• Strengthening Academic Health Department Partnerships for Student Success: Vermont Department of Health Environmental Scan on Monday, October 27, 2025 from 2-3pm EDT
• Ask Me Anything: Academic Health Department Partnerships on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 2-3pm EST

These webinars will offer an introduction to AHD partnerships and the new AHD Partnerships Toolkit. The first webinar will also highlight the Vermont Department of Health’s work with PHF on an environmental scan to support their AHD partnerships, while the second will invite wide-ranging questions from the audience. 

Looking to strengthen and expand partnerships between health departments and academic institutions? Explore our environmental scan service offering.

PHF’s Online Training:

Fostering a Culture of Immunization in Your Practice

PHF is excited to announce the release of

Fostering a Culture of Immunization in Your Practice

Interested in having PHF develop eLearning for your organization? Contact us at info@phf.org.

The September Spotlight eLearning Article is Out!

Train with Purpose: How to Develop Learning Objectives that Stick

Our September eLearning article, Train with Purpose: How to Develop Learning Objectives that Stick, explores how to craft learning objectives that are relevant, actionable, and a powerful guide for learners. You’ll follow Eli, an instructional designer, as he transforms scattered PowerPoint slides into a focused dementia care course by crafting learning objectives using SMART goals, Bloom’s verbs, and real-world scenarios.

You’ll also learn how PHF can support your eLearning initiatives through our eLearning Development Services.

Performance Management in Public Health – Where to Begin, What to Know, and Why It Matters

Performance management is more than tracking metrics. It is about building a culture of continuous improvement that strengthens outcomes for communities. This month’s Performance Improvement Q&A article features Amanda McCarty, Performance Management Expert, who shares how performance management has evolved, where to start, and what tools can help your organization succeed. Read the full Q&A, and discover how PHF’s Performance Management Technical Assistance and Training Services can support public health organizations in building and sustaining effective performance management systems.

Register for the 2025 Public Health Learning Forum

November 18-21, 2025

Join PHF this fall for the 2025 Public Health Learning Forum! Registration is open for this valuable learning opportunity to be held November 18-21. 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. Building on PHF’s widely used Performance Improvement Services, Forum sessions will focus on training and tools to support public health workforce development, quality improvement, and performance management to strengthen governmental public health workforce capacity. Register today to save your spot!

Interested in becoming a sponsor for this event? Our sponsorship prospectus offers exciting partnership opportunities.

Looking to Sustain Your Workforce Development Gains? TRAIN Can Help

Buoyed by Public Health Infrastructure Grant funding, health departments have invested considerable resources in workforce development. Retaining these staff gains and building on early successes is vital to organizational success. The TRAIN Learning Network—a comprehensive learning management solution designed to meet evolving public health professional needs—can help ensure your workforce thrives well beyond initial investments in recruitment. Learn more.

New Video Showcasing PHF’s Performance Improvement Consulting Services

What could your organization accomplish with the right performance improvement partner? PHF provides tailored technical assistance and training to help health departments improve outcomes, achieve accreditation, and operate more efficiently. Our Performance Improvement Consulting Services are customized to meet your organization’s unique needs. Watch our new video to learn more.

Connect with PHF at the APHA 2025 Annual Meeting & Expo

November 2-5, 2025

The American Public Health Association (APHA) 2025 Annual Meeting & Expo will be held November 2-5, 2025 in Washington, DC. Join PHF on Sunday afternoon for back-to-back sessions highlighting the role of AHD partnerships in responding to community needs (2:30-4pm) and the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (4:30-6pm). Visit the meeting webpage to learn more and register for the APHA 2025 Annual Meeting.