Announcements
On the Calendar
Looking for upcoming trainings? In addition to our large collection of on-demand webinars and self-paced courses, please join us for these synchronous learning opportunities:
Region IV PHTC Awarded Funding to Continue Building the Capacity of the Public Health Workforce in the Southeastern U.S.
The Region IV Public Health Training Center (PHTC) has received a $4.4 million award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) agency. These funds will be used over the next four years to improve the ability of the public health workforce to meet national, state, and local needs under the direction of Principal Investigator Melissa (Moose) Alperin, EdD, MPH, MCHES.
New Podcast: Adaptive Leadership for Public Health
The Region IV Public Health Training Center has launched a podcast series! Adaptive Leadership for Public Health is a six-part series created to help tier 3 (senior management/executive level) public health professionals address complex challenges by growing and thriving as adaptive leaders. We know your time is limited, so these short episodes are designed for you to listen on your commute, over a lunch break, or while taking a walk.
R-IV PHTC Trainings Earn Quality Seal
Six self-paced learning modules produced by the Region IV Public Health Training Center have been accepted as part of the Public Health Learning Navigator. These courses were nominated for inclusion and then assessed by a panel of three peer reviewers using the National Network of Public Health Institutes’ Quality Standards for Training Design and Delivery.
Featured Trainings
The Region IV PHTC offers free competency-based trainings for public health professionals throughout the region and nation.
Learning Agenda for Systems Change: A Toolkit for Public Health, Partners, and Communities
This one-hour webinar offers a deep dive into the Learning Agenda for Systems Change (LASC) framework. Attendees will gain a comprehensive overview of the framework’s phases and components, and learn how it can be applied to support workforce development planning and systems change efforts.
The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic
This webinar will bring together professionals working across various areas of injury and violence prevention to explore the epidemiology of mass violence and its connections to other forms of injury. Dr. Jillian Peterson will present data related to perpetrators of mass violence to build a shared understanding of common risk factors for perpetration of mass violence. Attendees will learn practical actions that practitioners, public health professionals, and clinicians can do to decrease an individual’s likelihood of mass violence perpetration.
Communicating Public Health in Plain Language
This webinar on effective public health communication is designed to equip participants with the skills needed to reach diverse audiences across various industries and communities. During this interactive session, participants will discover the critical importance of clear, accessible communication in public health settings and learn practical plain language techniques that can transform complex health information into understandable, actionable messages. Through real-world examples and proven strategies, attendees will gain hands-on experience in tailoring their communication approach for different audiences, ensuring their public health messages resonate with and effectively serve diverse populations.
The Story Behind the Numbers: Understanding the Art of Narrative Construction in Public Health
Discover the power of storytelling as a tool for public health impact. In this interactive session, participants will explore the key elements of compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences, while learning to navigate ethical and cultural considerations such as consent, dignity, and stigma when integrating local narratives. The webinar will also guide participants in building a mini logic model to connect storytelling efforts to measurable outcomes, equipping them with practical tools to assess impact and strengthen community engagement.
Hosting Future Public Health Leaders: The Why and How of Investing in Students
Have you ever thought about the impact you could make by mentoring a student, even if your organization has not hosted interns before? This session, Hosting Future Public Health Leaders: The Why and How of Investing in Students, will explore why investing in students matters for the future of every profession and how you can create positive, practical learning experiences. You will gain insights on how to set clear expectations, communicate effectively, and support learners while also strengthening your own organization. Whether you work in public health, education, government, or a community-based organization, this webinar will leave you with strategies and inspiration to nurture the next generation of leaders.
Frontline Fatigue: Addressing Trauma and Burnout for Public Health Professionals
Public health professionals are often the invisible responders during times of crisis, chronic community trauma, and systemic differences. While serving others, many are experiencing unprecedented levels of fatigue, moral distress, secondary trauma, and burnout — often without the space or support to process it.
This webinar, hosted by the Region IV Public Health Training Center in collaboration with the James and Jennifer Harrell Center for the Study of Family Violence at the University of South Florida College of Public Health, offers a trauma-informed and systems-oriented approach to understanding and addressing occupational stress in the public health workforce. Participants will explore how individual experiences of burnout are often shaped by broader organizational and societal structures — and will walk away with practical tools to promote wellbeing and resilience at both the personal and institutional levels.
Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned practitioner, this session aims to validate, resource, and restore those working at the intersection of care, fairness, and public health.
Collaborations to Prevent Overdose
This webinar will bring together individuals working to prevent overdoses in their communities through collaborations with prevention groups, harm reduction organizations, and local public health authority. The presenter will provide case examples of collaborations in the field working to improve health outcomes for individuals who use drugs. This webinar will review best practices related to responding and reversing an overdose and overdose education and naloxone distribution.
Data-Driven Leadership Podcast Series
In the Leadership Journey Series, we focus on the journey of leadership and how to recognize your strengths to better understand your purpose as a leader.
Centering Community in Quantitative Data Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination
Quantitative data collection and analysis can feel less relational at times given its focus on numbers and generating aggregate statistics. Yet there are ample opportunities to re-center people and community in quantitative data collection, analysis, and dissemination. This webinar will deepen participants’ understanding of centering community when using quantitative methods. Challenges with using primary and secondary quantitative data will be explored and strategies for mitigating limitations will be provided. How to explore disparities using commonly available tools will be demonstrated.
Leading Across Generations: Fostering Collaboration and Connection in Public Health
An insightful webinar designed to explore generational differences within the public health workforce. This session aims to foster understanding and acceptance, encouraging leaders to champion unique differences and collaboration among all generations represented in their workplace. The content is tailored to spark reflection and conversation, ultimately enhancing leadership development and promoting a cohesive and effective public health environment.
Empowered Leadership Series
Empowered Leadership Series is a 4-part webinar series that is designed to empower leaders in creating thriving workplaces. From prioritizing mental health and fostering trust to supporting employee growth and strengthening team dynamics, each session offers actionable strategies to enhance your effectiveness as a supervisor.
Learners may choose to register for all webinars in the series or for individual sessions.
The Prescription for Response: Hurricane Helene Emergency Coordination and Resource Management in Tennessee
In this presentation, you will learn about the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and its impact on Tennessee. We will highlight public health and medical response efforts, including critical deployable equipment and strike teams utilized during the disaster. Additionally, we will explore pharmacy-related planning and response topics addressed throughout the event. This session will also cover successes and lessons learned from the response, providing valuable insights to inform strategies for mitigating the impact of future disasters.
