PHF E-News: News for Public Health (June 2019)

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Date: 6/11/2019

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PHF E-News: News for Public Health

Measles Outbreak Toolkits for Health Departments and Healthcare Providers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed two digital toolkits with resources that can be used to communicate with different audiences during a measles outbreak.

The digital toolkit for health departments and digital toolkit for healthcare providers contain critical messaging, answers to frequently asked questions, and sharable content that will help you share appropriate and timely information with your colleagues. Get familiar with CDC's digital toolkits today.

National Immunization Awareness Month

August 1-31, 2019

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). For many, NIAM is a refresher and rejuvenator for why health professionals work to improve the health of their communities year-round through immunization. PHF, in collaboration with the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) at CDC, is developing communication resources and messages to help promote vaccinations. Stay informed about future campaign news by subscribing to NIAM updates today.

CDC's NIAM Website

PHF's Immunization Center

Momentum Building Among Public Health Professionals Around the Performance Improvement Competencies

If you are working in a performance improvement (PI) position within public health, the Competencies for Performance Improvement Professionals in Public Health (PI Competencies) are designed specifically for you. Have you checked out the PI Competencies yet? Momentum is building behind using these competencies for many performance improvement activities. Learn more about how use of the PI Competencies is taking off in public health.

Research to Action: Leading Change in the Recruitment and Retention of a Creative and Innovative Workforce

The Research to Action program at the de Beaumont Foundation is offering an applied positive change certification program for up to seven agencies that want to take action to address their challenges in retention and recruitment. Does this challenge sound familiar to you and your organization? Learn more about this opportunity in a blog post from Kris Risley, Managing Director, Workforce at the Foundation. Applications are due by June 21, 2019.

Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Events

National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Annual 2019

July 9-11, 2019 in Orlando, FL

Learn more about PHF's four sessions at this event and register today.

National Immunization Awareness Month

August 1-31, 2019

Subscribe to updates about this important awareness event.

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