AHD Webinar: Ask Me Anything

Academic Health Department Partnerships

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 2-3pm EDT

Partnerships between health departments and academic institutions have the potential to enhance the capacity of the organizations involved and offer a variety of benefits. Join the Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice and the Public Health Foundation (PHF) for an interactive virtual meeting focused on academic health department (AHD) partnerships on November 2, 2022 from 2-3pm EDT. Hear a brief introduction to AHD partnerships and ask us anything you would like to know. Learn more and register today. 

Join PHF at the APHA 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo

Mark your calendar to join PHF at this year’s American Public Health Association (APHA) 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo. PHF will be leading discussions and sharing resources and tools on topics including workforce development and the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals. The annual meeting will be held in-person in Boston, MA from November 6-9, 2022. View PHF sessions and register today.

Last Call: CDC E-Learning Institute Fellowship Applications Due Oct. 21^st

Public health training developers: create quality training with expert help from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and PHF. If you develop training for your organization, apply for CDC’s free, six-month

E-Learning Institute (ELI) Fellowship. Applicants do not need to have formal education in training development; skilled training developers serve as mentors for ELI fellows. Learn more about ELI and apply before October 21, 2022.

Racial Justice Competency Model for Public Health Professionals

Recognizing and changing the structures and systems in public health to combat racism is a crucial piece in ensuring health equity. The Public Health Training Center Network, in partnership with the National Network of Public Health Institutes, created the Racial Justice Competency Model (RJCM) to give public health professionals a single, clear, specific competency set for intentionally promoting equity and racial justice. Visit the RJCM website to learn more about the process and download the competencies.

Find the Latest Monkeypox Trainings on TRAIN

Did you know that you can search the TRAIN Learning Network for specific topics to stay up-to-date on relevant public health training and resources? Explore the latest trainings on monkeypox through TRAIN.

Quick and Easy Access to COVID-19 Training

COVID-19 trainings remain essential as the pandemic continues to affect individuals and families all over the world. Learn more about pediatric vaccination by accessing the latest trainings on the TRAIN Learning Network. You also can use PHF's live searches available through TRAIN to find new and updated trainings on COVID-19 vaccinations, contact tracing and case investigation, and infection control.

Pink Book Webinar Series Features Influenza

CDC offers a series of weekly one-hour web-on-demand videos based on the popular Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, or “The Pink Book.” The latest webinar includes updated information on the 2022-2023 seasonal influenza recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Free continuing education credit is available through CDC. View the videos and order a copy of "The Pink Book" today.

Tools for Healthcare Providers to Assess for Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

Physicians and other healthcare workers are at the forefront of mitigating the current and future impact of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. As Alzheimer’s is often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed, it is essential to increase the use of cognitive assessments in routine and primary care, and for healthcare providers to gain confidence in regularly applying cognitive assessment techniques. Read the recent PHF Pulse Blog post, Public Health Action Needed on Alzheimer’s Disease, and review resources to improve awareness and use of various cognitive assessment tools.

Subscribe to the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice and Save

Subscribe now and save 50% on the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice (JPHMP). The leading source of practical information and peer-reviewed research for the public health workforce, JPHMP focuses on evidence-based public health practice and research and publishes on a wide range of population health topics. Visit Shop.LWW.com and use PHF’s exclusive promo code WMK186AA at checkout to subscribe today.