by R-IV PHTC | Feb 14, 2025 | Featured Training, Training
Empowered Leadership Series: Unified Teams – Strengthening Relationships for Workplace Success
Year: 2025 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Communication; Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: Live | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a live webinar on April 22, 2025, from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm ET. Participants will use Zoom to join. This is the fourth session in a four-part webinar series. Learners may choose to register for all webinars in the series or for individual sessions.
Strong team dynamics are key to collaboration, innovation, and morale. This session equips supervisors with strategies to foster connection and resolve conflict within their teams. From facilitating inclusive team meetings to addressing misunderstandings and strengthening group cohesion, you’ll learn how to balance individual needs with collective goals. Discover tools and practices to build a team culture rooted in trust, respect, and belonging.
This is the fourth session in a 4-part webinar series that aims to elevate your supervisory skills and 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.
Dive into practical tools, engage in meaningful discussions, and learn how to build a workplace culture where individuals and teams can flourish. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or new to supervision, this series will provide fresh perspectives and practical approaches to lead with confidence and care.
Lacy Alana, LCSW, RSW, MSSW, is a trainer, psychotherapist, interpersonal neurobiology specialist, and multidisciplinary artist. Lacy uniquely fuses knowledge from brain science, applied improvisation, communication science, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind trainings, consulting, and 1:1 services.
Whether working in the corporate world, providing trainings and keynotes, running circus and improv theatre programs for neurodivergent and at-risk youth, teaching adults, working in the non-profit sector, training medical and helping professionals, or working as a psychotherapist – Lacy’s work focuses on teaching others how to effectively connect, create, communicate, and move through the world with the nervous system and communication science in mind.
Lacy holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social work, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the US, and Registered Social Worker in Canada. She has a degree in Creative Advertising, and is the founder and director of Yes And Brain, a company that blends brain science, applied improvisation, communication, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind experiential trainings, consulting, and courses.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Explore how relationships within the team context contribute to a thriving workplace.
- Identify strategies for fostering connection and collaboration across the group.
- Recognize the supervisor’s role in creating a cohesive team dynamic.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing the two modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Feb 14, 2025 | Featured Training, Training
Empowered Leadership Series: Trust at the Core – Building Strong Supervisor-Staff Relationships
Year: 2025 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Communication; Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: Live | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a live webinar on April 8, 2025, from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm ET. Participants will use Zoom to join. This is the third session in a four-part webinar series. Learners may choose to register for all webinars in the series or for individual sessions.
Trust is the foundation of any successful supervisory relationship. In this session, we’ll dive into how to establish, maintain, and repair trust to foster open communication and psychological safety. Gain actionable tools for transparent conversations, strategies for addressing mistakes constructively, and tips for giving feedback that strengthens relationships. Build the trust necessary for meaningful connection and long-term team success.
This is the third session in a 4-part webinar series that aims to elevate your supervisory skills and 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.
Dive into practical tools, engage in meaningful discussions, and learn how to build a workplace culture where individuals and teams can flourish. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or new to supervision, this series will provide fresh perspectives and practical approaches to lead with confidence and care.
Lacy Alana, LCSW, RSW, MSSW, is a trainer, psychotherapist, interpersonal neurobiology specialist, and multidisciplinary artist. Lacy uniquely fuses knowledge from brain science, applied improvisation, communication science, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind trainings, consulting, and 1:1 services.
Whether working in the corporate world, providing trainings and keynotes, running circus and improv theatre programs for neurodivergent and at-risk youth, teaching adults, working in the non-profit sector, training medical and helping professionals, or working as a psychotherapist – Lacy’s work focuses on teaching others how to effectively connect, create, communicate, and move through the world with the nervous system and communication science in mind.
Lacy holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social work, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the US, and Registered Social Worker in Canada. She has a degree in Creative Advertising, and is the founder and director of Yes And Brain, a company that blends brain science, applied improvisation, communication, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind experiential trainings, consulting, and courses.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the one-on-one dynamic between supervisors and staff.
- Explore the foundational role of trust in the supervisor-staff relationship.
- Recall strategies to establish, maintain, and repair trust over time.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing the two modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Feb 14, 2025 | Featured Training, Training
Empowered Leadership Series: Growth in Action – Empowering Employee Potential
Year: 2025 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: Live | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a live webinar on March 25, 2025, from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm ET. Participants will use Zoom to join. This is the second session in a four-part webinar series. Learners may choose to register for all webinars in the series or for individual sessions.
Not only is prioritizing employee growth essential for engagement and retention, it also impacts engagement, performance, and workplace relationships. This webinar focuses on recognizing individual strengths and aspirations, offering tools for career mapping, skill-building, and meaningful stretch assignments. Learn creative ways to invest in your team’s development—even with limited resources—while aligning growth opportunities with organizational goals. Help your employees thrive and contribute to your team’s overall success.
This is the second session in a 4-part webinar series that aims to elevate your supervisory skills and 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.
Dive into practical tools, engage in meaningful discussions, and learn how to build a workplace culture where individuals and teams can flourish. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or new to supervision, this series will provide fresh perspectives and practical approaches to lead with confidence and care.
Lacy Alana, LCSW, RSW, MSSW, is a trainer, psychotherapist, interpersonal neurobiology specialist, and multidisciplinary artist. Lacy uniquely fuses knowledge from brain science, applied improvisation, communication science, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind trainings, consulting, and 1:1 services.
Whether working in the corporate world, providing trainings and keynotes, running circus and improv theatre programs for neurodivergent and at-risk youth, teaching adults, working in the non-profit sector, training medical and helping professionals, or working as a psychotherapist – Lacy’s work focuses on teaching others how to effectively connect, create, communicate, and move through the world with the nervous system and communication science in mind.
Lacy holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social work, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the US, and Registered Social Worker in Canada. She has a degree in Creative Advertising, and is the founder and director of Yes And Brain, a company that blends brain science, applied improvisation, communication, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind experiential trainings, consulting, and courses.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the link between employee growth and retention.
- Identify strategies to support individual development while meeting team goals.
- Explore creative ways to invest in employees without overextending resources.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing the two modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Feb 14, 2025 | Featured Training, Training
Empowered Leadership Series: Cultivating Well-Being – Mental Health Strategies for Supervisors
Year: 2025 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: Mental Health | Setting: Online | Format: Live | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a live webinar on March 12, 2025, from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm ET. Participants will use Zoom to join. This is the first session in a four-part webinar series. Learners may choose to register for all webinars in the series or for individual sessions.
Discover the critical role supervisors play in fostering a workplace that prioritizes mental health. This webinar explores the impact of stress and burnout on staff and supervisors alike, offering practical strategies to promote well-being, normalize conversations about mental health, and create a supportive environment. Learn how modeling self-care and healthy boundaries can positively influence your team while enhancing retention and morale.
This is the first session in a 4-part webinar series that aims to elevate your supervisory skills and 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.
Dive into practical tools, engage in meaningful discussions, and learn how to build a workplace culture where individuals and teams can flourish. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or new to supervision, this series will provide fresh perspectives and practical approaches to lead with confidence and care.
Lacy Alana, LCSW, RSW, MSSW, is a trainer, psychotherapist, interpersonal neurobiology specialist, and multidisciplinary artist. Lacy uniquely fuses knowledge from brain science, applied improvisation, communication science, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind trainings, consulting, and 1:1 services.
Whether working in the corporate world, providing trainings and keynotes, running circus and improv theatre programs for neurodivergent and at-risk youth, teaching adults, working in the non-profit sector, training medical and helping professionals, or working as a psychotherapist – Lacy’s work focuses on teaching others how to effectively connect, create, communicate, and move through the world with the nervous system and communication science in mind.
Lacy holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social work, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the US, and Registered Social Worker in Canada. She has a degree in Creative Advertising, and is the founder and director of Yes And Brain, a company that blends brain science, applied improvisation, communication, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind experiential trainings, consulting, and courses.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the role of supervisors in fostering a workplace that supports mental health.
- Identify common stressors for staff and supervisors and their impact on team dynamics.
- Recall practical strategies to promote mental health and well-being.
- Recognize the role of staff mental health in relation to workforce retention.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing the two modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Jan 6, 2025 | Featured Training, Training
From Vision to Action: Creating Strength-Based Goals to Enhance Personal and Professional Growth
Year: 2025 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Change Management | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: Live | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a live webinar on January 31, 2025, from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm ET. Participants will use Zoom to join.
This webinar will help participants develop meaningful and achievable personal and professional goals through leveraging their unique strengths and abilities. Participants will explore practical strategies such as identifying personal competencies, understanding goal characteristics (approach vs. avoidance, performance vs. mastery), as well as using action planning techniques through interactive learning. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped to apply these actionable tools and strategies to create sustainable goals that inspire growth and align with their values.
Lamarr Lewis, LAPC, is a dedicated public servant, mental wellness advocate, published author, and change agent. As a community-based practitioner, he has worked with such diverse groups as; individuals living with psychiatric disabilities, people in recovery, At-Hope (He does not use the term At-Risk) youth, and more. He tirelessly gives back to his community through homeless outreach initiatives, public speaking, mentoring, coaching, and finding ways to develop the next generation of leaders. He is an alumnus of Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, and received his master’s degree from Argosy University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He is currently a mental health therapist, trainer, and consultant. His lifelong mission is to leave the world better than when he found it.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify at least 2 ways to determine personal strengths that can support the development of achievable and realistic personal and professional goals for the new year.
- Select 1 to 2 action planning techniques to create realistic, strength-based goals for personal and professional development.
- Recognize how past successes and experiences can help to evaluate current progress with more clarity.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing the two modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. Learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard when the certificate is available.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Nov 13, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
A Practical Approach to Building Neurodivergent-Inclusive Workplaces
Year: 2024 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Communication; Cultural Competence; Diversity, and Inclusion | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a live webinar held on December 4, 2024.
This workshop provides essential knowledge and practical strategies to foster neurodivergent-affirming practices within organizations. Attendees will gain actionable insights to better support neurodivergent colleagues, employees, and clients.
Through interactive learning and tools, participants will deepen their understanding of what it means to create a truly affirming workplace, develop inclusive practices for supporting different neurotypes, and build effective communication across neurodiverse teams.
Together, we will explore fundamental concepts, explore personal perceptions, and identify how these beliefs shape interactions with others and ourselves. The session will also address subtle and internalized ableism and its impact on neurodiversity inclusion.
Lacy Alana, LCSW, RSW, MSSW, is a trainer, psychotherapist, interpersonal neurobiology specialist, and multidisciplinary artist. Lacy uniquely fuses knowledge from brain science, applied improvisation, communication science, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind trainings, consulting, and 1:1 services.
Whether working in the corporate world, providing trainings and keynotes, running circus and improv theatre programs for neurodivergent and at-risk youth, teaching adults, working in the non-profit sector, training medical and helping professionals, or working as a psychotherapist – Lacy’s work focuses on teaching others how to effectively connect, create, communicate, and move through the world with the nervous system and communication science in mind.
Lacy holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social work, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the US, and Registered Social Worker in Canada. She has a degree in Creative Advertising, and is the founder and director of Yes And Brain, a company that blends brain science, applied improvisation, communication, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind experiential trainings, consulting, and courses.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define foundational concepts of neurodiversity to build awareness in workplace settings.
- Identify the elements of neurodivergent-affirming practices.
- Evaluate personal and organizational practices for inclusivity.
- Examine personal beliefs about neurodivergence and how these beliefs influence interactions with neurodivergent individuals, including self-perception.
- Recognize forms of subtle and internalized ableism, as well as strategies to reduce ableist practices within neurodiversity initiatives.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing the two modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. Learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard when the certificate is available.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Oct 24, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
Foundations of Community Engagement and Outreach for Improving Health Outcomes Series
Year: 2024 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Community and Partner Engagement; Cultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion; Public Health Fundamentals | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
Each webinar recording is 90 minutes in length.
Foundations of Community Engagement and Outreach for Improving Health Outcomes is a three-part webinar series designed to build capacity in effective community engagement and outreach. It focuses on overcoming barriers, fostering trust, and developing sustainable practices to improve health outcomes. Each session addresses key challenges and solutions to equip health departments with knowledge, skills, and resources to improve their community outreach efforts. Learners may choose to register for all webinars in the series or for individual sessions.
Webinar 1: Building Trust and Relationships with Communities — This webinar introduces community engagement, focusing on strategies for building trust and relationships with communities. It covers methods to address historical mistrust and develop meaningful partnerships. The goal of this session is to equip local health department staff with actionable community engagement and outreach strategies to improve health outcomes.
Webinar 2: Breaking Barriers Through Effective Communication with Communities — This webinar explores effective communication strategies for engaging with communities in a culturally responsive manner. It will address language and literacy barriers, misinformation, and the need for culturally sensitive interactions. The goal of this session is to equip participants with practical tools and techniques for fostering clear, respectful, and impactful communication with diverse populations.
Webinar 3: Sustaining Engagement and Achieving Health Outcomes with Communities — This webinar will focus on strategies for maintaining long-term community partnerships and the importance of evaluating engagement efforts. Participants will learn the importance of creating sustainable practices and assessing the impact of community engagement activities. The goal of this session is to provide participants with the knowledge and tools to foster enduring relationships with community partners, implement consistent and effective engagement practices, and utilize evaluation methods to measure and improve the outcomes of their initiatives.
by R-IV PHTC | Oct 22, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
Navigating the Public Health Data Landscape with Data Governance, Literacy, and Equity
Year: 2024 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Communication; Cultural Competence; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Data Analytics and Assessment | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a live webinar on November 19, 2024.
In today’s rapidly evolving public health environment, building a strong foundation in data governance, literacy, and equity is essential for creating a data-driven and equitable public health system. This webinar explores how these foundational components can empower public health organizations to better serve communities and address health disparities. These efforts are essential for ensuring that public health workers are well-equipped to collect, manage, and utilize data responsibly and effectively. By fostering internal understanding and collaboration, public health organizations can lay the groundwork for supporting communities with the data-driven insights needed to improve health outcomes.
Jonathan Ong brings over 20 years of exceptional management and organizational development experience. With a solid public health, hospital, government, and regulatory leadership background, Jonathan has proven expertise in overseeing applications, analytics, and data strategy. He has successfully guided health IT innovation and strategy to build data-driven public health organizations. His accomplishments include building a solid informatics framework at Mecklenburg County Public Health and optimizing various EMRs and applications across multiple services. His team played a crucial role in the county’s COVID-19 response, developing a cohesive set of applications for case investigation, contact tracing, communication, and training. Jonathan oversees the Informatics program and will be providing direction and oversight for the department’s data and data systems development and management, including the informatics program.
Lauren Cook is a Management Analyst under the Public Health Informatics Program at Mecklenburg County Health Department. With a data science and business analytics background, Lauren’s sharp analytical skills and attention to detail translate well with collaborating across the department to create innovative data solutions, dynamic Power Bi dashboards, and detailed analytical reports. She also plays a pivotal role in co-leading the data governance program at Mecklenburg County Public Health alongside her esteemed colleague, Jonathan. At her essence, Lauren is driven by a passion for data and a commitment to enlightening others about the significance and transformative potential of their data assets.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify the importance of equity as a guiding principle in data governance.
- Develop strategies to enhance data literacy within public health teams.
- Formulate steps to build a sustainable, equitable, and data-informed culture in public health.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing the three modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Oct 9, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
Future-Proof Public Health: Learning Agility for Leaders in a Changing World
Year: 2024 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a live webinar on November 6, 2024.
In today’s unpredictable public health environment, agility is a critical trait for leaders to thrive. Learning agility means adapting swiftly in ambiguous situations, applying past lessons to new challenges, and embracing curiosity. Agile leaders don’t rely on conventional solutions but continuously seek improvement and innovation. While agility is partly an inherent trait, it can be developed over time. Though more difficult to cultivate than skills like communication, leaders can enhance their agility through continuous learning and open-mindedness. In this rapidly changing landscape, learning agility is the cornerstone of future-proof leadership in public health.
Kirsten Rodgers, EdD, MSPH, MCHES®, is a dynamic leader with over twenty years of experience fostering a culture of continuous learning across public health agencies, nonprofit healthcare entities, and professional associations. As President of Proximate Learning, a national consulting firm, Kirsten leads a network of highly skilled consultants dedicated to developing innovative learning and leadership development experiences for small businesses, nonprofits, regional healthcare systems, and federal health agencies, including CDC and NIH.
Inspired by her study of learning agility at Teachers College, Columbia University, Kirsten has focused on building her leadership skills and coaching others to enhance their abilities through continuous learning and adaptability. She has developed and scaled innovative educational programs for global health organizations, impacting over 500,000 public health professionals worldwide. She has played a critical role in accreditation efforts for training programs across numerous Health and Human Services (HHS) branches.
With expertise in adult learning, strategic planning, and health education, Kirsten is passionate about building the capacity of leaders to adapt and innovate in rapidly changing environments. She holds an Ed.D. in Health Education from Columbia University and an M.S.P.H. from the University of South Carolina. She has served as an Adjunct Faculty member at institutions including Emory University, University of North Texas, and University of North Carolina Wilmington. Through her work at Proximate Learning, Kirsten and her team navigate federal funding processes, forge strategic relationships, and plan, implement, and evaluate impactful learning and leadership initiatives.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Articulate how learning agility contributes to driving innovation in public health.
- Identify at least two new strategies to enhance learning agility.
- Discuss at least one learning agility practice to incorporate daily for leadership development.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing the two modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Oct 3, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
Civic Health, Voting, and Public Health: What’s at Stake in 2024
Year: 2024 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Community and Partner Engagement, Policy Development | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a live webinar held on October 23, 2024.
Explore the critical connections between civic engagement, voting, and public health in this interactive webinar. We will dive into how civic health shapes policy outcomes, the role of voting in advancing health equity, and the implications of the 2024 election on public health initiatives. Participants will gain practical tools and strategies to strengthen civic engagement and promote equitable health outcomes in their communities or organizations.
Dawn Hunter, JD, MPH, CPH, is a public health lawyer and experienced state health department policymaker who specializes in the use of law and policy to improve health outcomes and advance racial health equity. Specifically, she is interested in civic health and anti-racism in public health practice, was the lead author of the Health & Democracy Index, and is a co-founder of the Collaborative for Anti-Racism & Equity. Dawn is a skilled facilitator who finds joy in leading people through transformative learning opportunities. She has served as an advisor and partner on several key leadership initiatives, including Emerging Leaders in Public Health and Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health. She advocates for strategies to operationalize equity through a healthy and engaged workforce.
Dawn recently founded The Dawn Lab, a boutique consulting firm that provides research and analysis, training, and leadership development to support more equitable, inclusive communities. Dawn is a certified public health professional and licensed member of the Florida Bar and holds certificates in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace and Inclusive and Ethical Leadership from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business. She is also trained in Facilitation for Racial Justice by the Interaction Institute for Social Change.
Dawn received her A.B. in English Literature from Princeton University, her B.S. in Microbiology, her M.P.H. in Global Communicable Disease from the University of South Florida, and her J.D. from Stetson University College of Law. Dawn was awarded the APHA Law Section Jennifer Robbins Award for the Practice of Public Health Law in 2021 and received a 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award from the University of South Florida, College of Public Health.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Summarize key concepts and findings on civic health, voting, public health, and health equity.
- Explain the significance of civic engagement for public health policy and the implications for the 2024 election.
- Identify tools and strategies to enhance civic engagement and improve civic health in your community.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains three modules: a module for pre-webinar questions, a module to access the webinar, and an evaluation module. After accessing the three modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Oct 2, 2024 | Featured Training, Podcast, Training
Leadership Journey Podcast Series
Year: 2024 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a NEW podcast series with episodes released monthly on Spotify and Apple Podcasts offered as part of our Leading Public Health podcast.
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.
Episode 1: Building a Public Health Career with Moose Alperin (available now) Download Transcript
Episode 2: Professional Networking with Samantha Cinnick (available now) Download Transcript
Episode 3: Early Career Development with Nellie Garlow (available now) Download Transcript
Episode 4: Mentorship with Nina Johnson (available now) Download Transcript
by R-IV PHTC | Sep 4, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
Leveraging Motivational Interviewing to Foster Positive Behavioral Change in Injury Prevention with Teens
Year: 2024 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Communication, Problem-Solving | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office, Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory University (IRPCE), Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a live webinar on November 15, 2024.
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a collaborative communication technique that aims to strengthen a person’s commitment and motivation to change. This webinar will review the basic concepts and skills needed to promote behavior change, especially when there is limited time with individuals. In this webinar, MI skills will be demonstrated through case scenarios related to injury prevention topics relevant to teens such as helmet use and teen driving behaviors. You will see these MI strategies applied to real life scenarios with engagement opportunities to practice applying these skills.
Amanda Batlle, MSN,RN, CPNP-PC, NPD-BC, is the Manager of Injury and Illness Prevention for Child Advocacy at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. She leads a team that focuses on reducing preventable injuries in Georgia’s children. Amanda also serves as the State Leader for Safe Kids Georgia which supports a network of local coalitions across the state in injury prevention efforts. Additionally, Amanda is the Atlanta Chapter Program Coordinator for Injury Free Coalition for Kids. Her work focuses on the top causes of preventable deaths in children including motor vehicle safety, firearm safety, drowning prevention, and safe sleep practices through program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Amanda is a primary care pediatric nurse practitioner and board-certified nursing professional development specialist. Her passion for keeping Georgia’s children healthy and safe through prevention education led Amanda to manage Children’s injury prevention programming after managing education, quality and accreditation for Children’s ambulatory clinics. Prior to joining Children’s, Amanda supported children in a number of ways, including teaching, nursing and working as a provider in both a private pediatric practice and a Federally Qualified Health Center serving the under- and uninsured. Seeing the various disparities in health outcomes, access to health services, and access to resources, Amanda became committed to ensuring all children have equitable access to the best care.
Amanda earned her Bachelor of Education in kinesiology from the University of Georgia and her Master of Science in nursing from Vanderbilt University. Amanda is pursuing a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and Master of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, which she will complete in 2025.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify the 4 key components of motivational interviewing and how they are applied.
- Recognize when to apply motivational interviewing skills using case scenarios.
- Assess a person’s readiness for behavior change.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing the two modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a certificate button on their dashboard.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Aug 29, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
Age-Friendly Public Health Systems in Action
Year: 2024 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Cultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion | Priority Topic: Health Disparities | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a live webinar on September 17, 2024.
Over the last 10 years, the number of adults in the U.S. aged 65 and over increased by over 34%, and is expected to grow to 98 million, or 24% of the U.S. population by 2060. Healthy aging has not historically been central to the public health agenda but clearly, public health interventions are at least partly responsible for the longevity we are experiencing today. Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) is working to elevate healthy aging as a core public health function through its Age-Friendly Public Health Systems (AFPHS) movement, based on a framework of six tenets that are guiding public health efforts to improve older adult health and well-being. This web training session will introduce participants to AFPHS, including examples from one local and one state health department that have adopted and implemented APHFS principles.
Megan Wolfe, JD, is the Senior Policy Development Manager at TFAH, where she works with the Policy Development team to advance a modernized, accountable public health system. Ms. Wolfe has been engaged in public policy and advocacy for over 20 years and has represented Fortune 500 and non-profit organizations. Most recently she served as Government Relations Manager for ASCD, an international education association comprising teachers, principals, superintendents, and higher education professionals. Primarily focused on education issues, she advocated for a whole-child approach to education, increased support for educator professional development, and raising the federal investment for education overall. Prior to her association with ASCD, she served as Government Relations Manager for the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, coordinating and leading all their federal advocacy efforts, including their annual lobby day, public policy agenda, and state affiliate advocacy efforts. She also has Capitol Hill experience, serving as a staff member for the Senate Judiciary Committee working on the federal judgeship confirmation process. Ms. Wolfe received her undergraduate degree in Government from the University of Texas at Austin and earned a J.D. from the Antonin Scalia Law School (formerly the George Mason University School of Law).
Karon L. Phillips, PhD, is the Policy Development Manager at TFAH, where she works with the Policy Development team on the age-friendly public health systems initiative. This initiative is focused on making healthy aging a core priority for public health. Prior to joining TFAH, she served as the Program Manager for USAging enGAGED, The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults. Dr. Phillips has also served as a Scientific Review Officer contractor for the Center for Scientific Review at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In this position, she supported the scientific review of research grant applications made to the NIH. She also has experience leading the implementation of programs and services focused on health promotion, including chronic disease self-management and falls prevention, and developing new partnerships to provide community -based services to older adults. Dr. Phillips received her undergraduate degree in English and Women’s Studies from Cornell University and earned her Master of Public Health degree and Ph.D. in Aging Studies from the University of South Florida. She currently holds leadership positions with the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and the American Public Health Association. She is also fellow of GSA.
Elizabeth Head, MPH, specializes in aging and injury prevention. As deputy director for Injury Prevention at the Georgia Department of Public Health, Elizabeth manages staff working on injury prevention across the lifespan. She also coordinates Georgia’s CDC BOLD project. This project aims to incorporate public health into dementia work happening in the state. Ms. Head works with national, state, and local partners to achieve equitable and sustainable approaches to Injury Prevention.
Ryan E. Mims, CPH, CHES®, is the Chief Health Strategist and Public Health Services Manager for the Office of Community Health Strategy & Planning in the Florida Department of Health in Walton County. During his career, Ryan has been able to develop a diverse resumé of knowledge, skills, and abilities that are required to be an effective and impactful public health professional. His continuous dedication to public health and his community has honed and intertwined his passions of early childhood literacy, healthy aging, emergency preparedness, and community design—while serving in one of the fastest growing counties in the United States, Walton County, Florida. He is experienced in planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based interventions that continuously improve policies, systems, or environments to ensure health is an obtainable goal for everyone. He is pursuing his Doctor of Public Health degree at the University of South Florida.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the 6 tenets of the Age-Friendly Public Health Systems framework
- Identify opportunities for public health collaboration to improve older adult health and wellbeing
- Describe examples of state and local department of health practices on healthy aging
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing the two modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a certificate button on their dashboard.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Aug 23, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
Data Visualization and Storytelling for Public Health Professionals: How to Present Your Data in Meaningful and Impactful Ways
Year: 2024 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Communication Skills, Data Analytics and Assessment | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a live webinar on September 24, 2024.
Data visualization and storytelling are powerful tools that can help you make sense of your data, as well as to communicate data insights, guide decision-making and persuade others. This webinar introduces the essential principles of data visualization and data storytelling. Participants will learn to transform data into compelling narratives and persuasive arguments, tailor visualizations for a specific audience, and avoid the most common data visualization and storytelling mistakes.
Dr. Amy Patterson, PhD, MHS, is an experienced public health practitioner and educator with 20 years of experience in health communication, mixed methods research, program evaluation, and public health pedagogy. She received an MHS in International Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a PhD in Behavioral Science and Health Education from Emory University. Dr. Patterson has worked with organizations such as The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Carter Center, Save the Children, the DeKalb County Board of Health (Georgia), Global Dialogues, and Catholic Relief Services on projects in Atlanta, Mali, Nigeria, and Ethiopia related to HIV, childhood immunization, malaria, refugee and migrant health, maternal and reproductive health, and neglected tropical diseases.
Dr. Patterson joined the faculty of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA, in 2013 to take on the leadership of their undergraduate major in Public Health. During her tenure at Agnes Scott College, she has contributed significantly to developing and implementing the college’s signature initiative, SUMMIT, which integrates global learning, leadership development, digital proficiency, and preparation for professional success throughout the curriculum and co-curriculum. As part of SUMMIT, she has taught workshops on Data Storytelling with Tableau and Microsoft Excel: Beyond the Basics. She also coordinates a funded internship program for public health students and facilitates an annual series of workshops on Professional Success in Public Health for Public Health majors and minors.
Dr. Patterson volunteers regularly with the Atlanta Area Evaluation Association’s Pro Bono Evaluation program, providing evaluation support to local non-profits. She is deeply committed to public health capacity-building in all aspects of her work.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify key applications for data visualization and storytelling in public health and their relevance to your work.
- Employ the principles of effective data visualization to create images, graphics, and compelling narratives.
- Tailor your data visualizations and stories to a particular audience.
- Recognize and avoid the most common mistakes in data visualization and storytelling.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar, and an evaluation and resources module. After accessing the two modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Aug 23, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
Making Connections: Enhancing Collaboration through Effective Communication and Person-Centered Engagement
Year: 2024 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Community and Partner Engagement; Communication Skills | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a webinar held on August 20, 2024.
This webinar will focus on effective communication, increasing awareness, and the importance of active listening when engaging with colleagues, clients, and others. We will use interactive activities and discussions to teach techniques such as; active listening, positive reinforcement, and clear feedback. There will also be an emphasis on cultural humility. The goal is to improve communication with others in the workplace and in their community.
Lamarr Lewis, MA, LAPC, CPRP, is a dedicated advocate, author, and agent of change. He is an alumnus of Wittenberg University graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with minors in Africana Studies and Religion. He later received his master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Argosy University. His career spans over twenty years with experience as a therapist, consultant, public speaker, facilitator, trainer, and human service professional. He has been a featured expert for such organizations as; Boeing, Region IV Public Health Training Center, Fulton County Probate Court, Mississippi Department of Health, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, and many more. His lifelong mission is to leave the world better than how he found it.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe at least 2 techniques to enhance open communication, collaboration, and active listening.
- Apply best practice concepts to mediate and diffuse potential conflicts through empathetic, person-centered methods within community and professional settings.
- Identify strategies to bridge communication gaps between different areas.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Jul 26, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
A Brain-Based Approach to Change Management: Working with Your Nervous System For Improved Outcomes
Year: 2024 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Change Management | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar on August 28, 2024.
In today’s dynamic workplace, organizational change is both inevitable and essential for growth. However, successfully navigating change requires more than strategic planning – it demands a deep understanding of the challenges that individuals and teams face during organizational change, and knowledge in how to effectively manage them.
In this training, you’ll learn:
- Nervous system-based frameworks to help you make sense of – and respond to – the most common challenges that present during windows or organizational change
- Why and how change activates survival response systems that compromise our adaptability and resilience
- How to work with the nervous system to overcome rigidity, tunnel vision, resistance, fear, stress, and common emotional responses to change
Lacy Alana, LCSW, RSW, MSSW, is a trainer, psychotherapist, interpersonal neurobiology specialist, and multidisciplinary artist. Lacy uniquely fuses knowledge from brain science, applied improvisation, communication science, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind trainings, consulting, and 1:1 services.
Whether working in the corporate world, providing trainings and keynotes, running circus and improv theatre programs for neurodivergent and at-risk youth, teaching adults, working in the non-profit sector, training medical and helping professionals, or working as a psychotherapist – Lacy’s work focuses on teaching others how to effectively connect, create, communicate, and move through the world with the nervous system and communication science in mind.
Lacy holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social work, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the US, and Registered Social Worker in Canada. She has a degree in Creative Advertising, and is the founder and director of Yes And Brain, a company that blends brain science, applied improvisation, communication, and psychology to offer one-of-a-kind experiential trainings, consulting, and courses.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe nervous system essentials that underpin common responses and behaviors that arise during periods of stress, transition, fear, change and uncertainty.
- Identify effective nervous system based tools for addressing these challenges.
- Commit to integrating nervous system-based practices in their workplace.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Jul 11, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
Changing Narratives and Shifting Power for Health Equity
Year: 2024| Competency/Strategic Skill: Leadership and Systems Thinking; Cultural Competency Skills; Health Equity | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: University of South Florida College of Public Health’s Center for Leadership in Public Health Practice
Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar on June 18, 2024.
This training is presented by Dawn Hunter JD, MPH, CPH, and is sponsored by the University of South Florida College of Public Health’s Center for Leadership in Public Health Practice, the Florida Community Based Training partner of the Region IV Public Health Training Center based at Emory University.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify dominant narratives in public health and how our own beliefs and values shape our engagement with communities
- Understand power as a concept, how power is expressed, and ways to map power within systems and institutions
- Describe the principles of community power building and how to integrate these principles in public health practice
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Jun 3, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
An Introduction to Health in All Policies (HiAP) Implementation
Year: 2024 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Policy Development; Program Planning | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a 90-minute webinar held on June 26, 2024.
Health in All Policies (HiAP) is a proven tool that agencies and organizations can use as they work to embed health considerations into decisions, policies, and programs to address the most upstream determinants of health and advance health equity. In this webinar, NACCHO will provide an introduction to HiAP and the resources available, and Franklin County Public Health, OH, will give an overview of how they implemented HiAP in their jurisdiction.
Daan Wind, MPH, is a Program Analyst Public Health Law and Policy at the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). He specializes in public health policy and promotes the implementation of Health in All Policies at local health departments around the United States. Daan has a Master of Public Health and previously worked in various health policy roles in his home country of the Netherlands.
Jennie McAdams, MPH, REHS, is the Sustainability Section Supervisor at Franklin County Public Health, a section created in 2019, that includes climate change efforts, lead and healthy homes programs and the solid and infectious waste team. She also serves on NEHAs Climate Change Workgroup as well as various local committees addressing climate change and sustainability. She leads internal and external climate efforts and works to create cross-sector partnerships.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe Health in All Policies.
- Identify the strategies for implementing Health in All Policies.
- Locate tools and resources for health departments and their partners to implement Health in All Policies.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | May 8, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
Emergent Leadership for our Times: A Life-Affirming Approach to Collaborative Leadership
Year: 2024 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a 90-minute webinar held on June 20, 2024
This session will introduce the participant to regenerative leadership (RL)- a positive, strength-based, relational, and adaptive approach to leading in complex times. The webinar will focus first on the concept of “leading with your whole self” and then define the RL approach to collaborating in complex contexts. The webinar will introduce the key mindset shifts required to develop your RL capabilities as well as specific skills required for more effective, collaborative leadership in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) times.
Dr. Marissa Levine is Professor of Public Health Practice at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Public Health (COPH) and collaborating faculty to the Department of Family Medicine and the Division of Infectious Diseases at the USF Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Her primary focus is on leadership for population health improvement. Dr. Levine directs the USF Center for Leadership in Public Health Practice at COPH where she teaches a positive, strength-based, systems thinking approach to leading in complex contexts, called regenerative leadership.
Dr. Levine is a retired family physician with 16 years of medical practice experience including as residency director for a family medicine residency. She subsequently completed 16 years of state government service culminating in being appointed as the Virginia State Health Commissioner and agency head for the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) from 2014-2018. As Commissioner, Dr. Levine led the effort to create an action framework for population health improvement called Virginia’s Plan for Well-Being and led significant public health emergency preparedness and response activities as the state ESF-8 lead.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe regenerative leadership.
- Define the mindset, skillset and “netset” required to develop regenerative leadership.
- Identify key resources to continue their regenerative leadership development.
- Commit to one aspect of regenerative leadership that they would be willing to incorporate into their day-to-day leadership behaviors.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Apr 2, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
Understanding the Mental Health Impacts of Sexual Violence and Relationship Harm
Year: 2024| Competency/Strategic Skill: Cultural Competenc, Diversity, and Inclusion | Priority Topic: Mental Health | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand| Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a webinar on April 23, 2024.
This webinar will discuss the mental health effects and impacts of sexual violence and relationship harm. The webinar will include general information about sexual violence, give an overview of mental health, and discuss how the two meet and affect a person who has experienced assault in their lifetime.
Taylor M. John is a Trauma Informed Full-Spectrum Doula with her own wellness and advocacy brand and online business called ‘TAYTALKS.’ Through her small business, Taylor hosts a podcast and aims to amplify and empower voices of color, as well as shed light on experiences and situations that are often swept under the rug.
Raised in a Caribbean American household of Guyanese, Jamaican, Chinese, and Cuban ancestry, Taylor M. John was influenced at an early age by a variety of cultures that inspired her passion for travel, languages, and global health. She received a degree from Syracuse University in international relations and citizenship and civic engagement, with a minor in Chinese. Taylor is currently studying at Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health, obtaining her Master of Public Health degree in Global Health with a concentration in Sexual and Reproductive Health.
In her free time, she loves to travel, attend events for her Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated with her mom, fight the good fight for equality and justice for young girls and women, go on long walks with her dog and little brother KJ.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- To summarize the impacts that sexual violence has on one’s mental health.
- To identiy ways in which sexual violence effects a person’s emotions, mental, and physical wellbeing.
- To determine how to help someone (or a partner) who has experienced assault in a supportive way
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Mar 13, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
Colorectal Cancer: The Latest Research and Guidance on Risk, Screening Recommendations, and Resources to Support Public Health Professionals
Year: 2024| Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Fundamentals | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand| Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a webinar on March 26, 2024.
In 2024, an estimated 159,600 cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed in the US, and a total of 53,010 people will die from these cancers. Raising colorectal cancer screening rates is more critical than ever as incidence grows among people younger than 55 years of age. Even more concerning are recent findings that show colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men and the second in women under 50 years old. This leads us to ask questions about why rates have gone up and what we should be looking for. This webinar will discuss current nutrition and colorectal cancer research being conducted through the American Cancer Society. It will also address the basics of colorectal cancer by touching on current guidelines and the importance of making this cancer an area of focus. The webinar will introduce the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable and provide several resources available to public health practitioners.
Caroline Um, PhD, MPH, RD, is a Principal Scientist in Population Science at the American Cancer Society (ACS). Her research focuses on understanding risk factors of colorectal and other gastrointestinal cancers, with a particular interest in colorectal cancer in younger populations. She first joined ACS as a postdoctoral fellow and investigated how various foods and nutrients are related to colorectal cancer risk. Now, to investigate the role of the gut and oral microbiomes in cancer risk and progression, she leads the CPS-3 Gut & Oral Microbiome Sub-Study, which has collected over 10,000 paired stool and saliva samples from participants of the CPS-3 cohort. Caroline received her BS and MPH degrees in Nutrition at the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill and her PhD in Nutrition at Emory University.
Emily Bell, MPH, Director of the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Summarize the risk factors associated with colorectal cancer.
- Recommend effective strategies to help mitigate the risks of colorectal cancer.
- Explain current colorectal cancer screening guidelines.
- Locate colorectal cancer resources available to public health practitioners.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Mar 4, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
Bolstering Nutrition Security: Public Health Strategies That Promote Healthier Food Environments
Year: 2024| Competency/Strategic Skill: Program Planning; Community and Partner Engagement | Priority Topic: Childhood Obesity | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a webinar on March 22, 2024.
Poor nutrition is associated with early disease and death in the United States due to the increased risk for diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. While poor nutrition can affect anyone, not all Americans have consistent and equitable access to healthy, safe, and affordable food. This talk will cover evidence-based nutrition interventions that are part of state and community efforts to improve nutrition security. The webinar will touch on nutrition standards within early care and education (childcare), food banks and pantries, as well as food service guidelines that can be used in parks and recreation, worksites, hospitals, and other community settings. The webinar will also discuss community fruit and vegetable programs, including voucher incentives and Produce Prescription programs to help individuals become more food secure and help support chronic disease self-management. CDC’s web resources, such as Data, Trends, Maps, and its State and Community Media Center, which hosts nutrition content for reaching consumer audiences, will be provided.
Heidi Michels Blanck, Ph.D., (Retired, Captain USPHS), Branch Chief, Obesity Prevention and Control, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Dr. Blanck serves as CDC’s Chief of Community Nutrition and Obesity Prevention and Control. In this capacity, she supports teams working on national and state nutrition and obesity surveillance, applied research, and technical assistance to state and local partners to improve health and nutrition security through early childcare and education (ECE) programs, nutrition standards, fruit and vegetable community programs, and family healthy weight programs to support healthy child growth. Dr. Blanck also supports research-practitioner partnerships, including the Nutrition and Obesity Policy Research and Evaluation Network (NOPREN) and the National Collaborative for Childhood Obesity Research (NCCOR). Dr. Blanck received her Ph.D. in Nutrition and Health Science from Emory University and her M.S. in Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify evidence-based nutrition interventions to improve nutritional security.
- Explain the use of nutrition standards and food service guidelines in a variety of settings.
- Promote community food and vegetable programs that can help individuals become more food secure and help support chronic disease self-management.
- Locate web-based resources with nutrition content aimed at reaching consumer audiences.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Feb 9, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
Addressing Environmental Injustices and Their Impact on Public Health: Water, Water Everywhere, But None That We Can Drink
Year: 2024| Competency/Strategic Skill: Community and Partner Engagement | Priority Topic: Health Disparities | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar on February 27, 2024.
The concept that everyone is entitled to experience and enjoy clean air, water, and soil should not be a foreign concept. Yet, millions of communities across the country suffer from environmental injustices that prevent this dream from becoming a reality. As part of a movement that started in the 1970s, environmental justice advocates have tirelessly been the voice of those who were denied a seat at the table regarding the environmental policy and economic decisions that impacted their lives. Recently, the movement has benefited extensively from key partnerships with the White House, federal agencies, Congress. In some cases, the regulated community and together communities have been able to capitalize on unprecedented funding opportunities with the passage of the Bi-partisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. There is undoubtedly a role for public health officials within the ever-expanding advocacy tent in support of communities most in need. While adverse public health impacts are vast, this webinar focuses on a key component: clean water. The presentation will discuss the historical underpinnings of the environmental justice movement, the most recent policy developments, and the tools and resources available to bring key stakeholders from both the public and private realms to make lasting change.
Gwendolyn Keyes Fleming, JD, has spent over twenty years in the public sector. She served as Principal Legal Advisor (General Counsel) for Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and as Chief of Staff to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during the Obama Administration.
Here in the Southeast, Gwen served as the EPA Region 4 Regional Administrator (RA), where she was responsible for establishing and implementing environmental policy, including the principles of environmental justice for eight southeastern states and six federally recognized tribes. Gwen finalized the Region’s Environmental Justice (EJ) Policy, instituted regular environmental justice information sessions with state partners and communities, and created a Regional EJ Interagency Working Group with other federal agencies to strategically and comprehensively address community concerns. Gwen also instituted the Colleges and Underserved Community Partnership Program (CUPP), which partnered college students with senior federal staff to provide much-needed environmental, health, and technical services to some of the poorest jurisdictions in their region.
Gwen attended law school here at Emory and was the first woman and first African American to serve as District Attorney for the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit in DeKalb County, Georgia.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the history of the environmental justice movement and its connection to public health.
- Identify two stategies for health departments to work with cross-sectoral partners, particularly the regulated industry, to address structural and systemic causes of environmental injustices.
- Locate tools and resources for health departments and their partners to address environmental disparities in their community.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Jan 9, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
Fighting for Public Health: How Do We Strengthen Public Health Advocacy at Local, State, and National Levels?
Year: 2024| Competency/Strategic Skill: Policy Development/Program Planning Skills; Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar on January 22, 2024.
The politicization of widely accepted practices like vaccinations and the declaration of public health emergencies is directly impacting public health’s ability to protect and promote healthy communities. The decline in trust and investment in public health has raised the question: How can we strengthen public health advocacy at local, state, and national levels? In a feasibility study conducted by the Network for Public Health Law, public health advocates and leaders from 45 organizations were asked this very question. Their responses provide a snapshot of the current state of public health and highlight opportunities to amplify the voice of public health and our partners in advocating for evidence-based policies and approaches. Join us in this webinar to learn more about the findings from this study and the opportunities to work together to support the profession and practice of public health. Participants will also learn how to build skills to better communicate public health to all in their community and the resources available to support this critical advocacy work.
After working in the fields of public health, evaluation & research, and philanthropy for over a decade, Maddie Frey started Frey Evaluation, LLC, a public health evaluation firm in 2018 to provide consulting services for organizational learning, evaluative thinking & tools, and movement toward systems change. Maddie’s previous work includes Cottage Health Hospital Director of Population Health Evaluation (Santa Barbara, CA), Healthcare Georgia Foundation’s Director of Evaluation (Atlanta, GA), Center for Community Health & Evaluation (Seattle, WA), and Georgia State University SPH Adjunct Faculty. Ms. Frey has an MPH from the University of Washington’s community-oriented public health practice program, and a BA in anthropology from Smith College. As an athlete and organizer, Maddie co-founded, led or coached the following organizations: Georgia Tech Wreck, Atlanta Women’s Ultimate, Atlanta Outbreak, Atlanta Soul, the Premier Ultimate League, and the Premier Ultimate League Foundation.
Iyanrick John serves as Vice President of External Affairs for ChangeLab Solutions. In this role, he is responsible for assisting with development and execution of the organization’s policy strategy, building and cultivating relationships with partners, and elevating the organization’s national profile. Prior to joining ChangeLab Solutions, Iyan served as a Senior Policy Strategist for the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), where he assisted with policy and advocacy efforts to expand access to health care, improve health care quality, and further the collection and reporting of data for communities to address health inequities. He was also a lecturer at the California State University, East Bay Department of Public Health and worked as a Policy Analyst for the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities at the Maryland Department of Health. Iyan has an MPH in Epidemiology from Loma Linda University and a JD from the University of Maryland School of Law.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe at least 2 tensions that study participants identified as needing to be voiced and acknowledged to strengthen advocacy.
- List the 6 opportunities to strengthen advocacy identified through the study and corresponding ideas about how to seize on those opportunities.
- Locate resources to improve communication and advocacy skills of public health and health-related workforces.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Jan 5, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
Leveraging Emotional Intelligence and Diversity in Public Health
Year: 2024| Competency/Strategic Skill: Resource Management and Financial Planning; Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar on February 9, 2024.
During this 90-minute webinar we will explore what it means to develop your emotional intelligence across lines of difference. In addition to reviewing the foundational EQ (Emotional Quotient) framework developed by Goleman (1995), we will explore the emotional intelligence and diversity model developed by Gardenswartz, Cherbosque, and Rowe (2010). Public health professionals attending this webinar will understand how EQ influences their own worldview, gain insights into others’ perceptions and the importance of managing emotions and building relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, intellects, and cultural perspectives. The webinar will conclude with strategies to create environments where public health efforts can succeed, and diversity can thrive.
Emily Saunders, EdD, has been supporting various leadership and professional development initiatives at the University of Georgia for over 17 years. As part of the Community Leadership Program team, she specializes in creating and delivering programs to support individual and group learning, with a particular interest in women’s leadership development, organization development, creativity, and innovation. Emily is a certified FourSight® mindset facilitator and holds a Foundations of Design Thinking certificate. She also coaches clients using the Hogan Assessment and Global Leadership Profile.
Before joining the Fanning Institute, she co-created and taught professional development and internship courses, worked with numerous student leadership groups, launched two mentoring programs and a university-wide onboarding series, managed multiple alumni boards, and oversaw a successful annual giving program. She is also a 2017 graduate of the inaugural class of the University of Georgia’s Women’s Staff Leadership Institute.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Explain how emotional intelligence influences their worldview
- Discuss the importance of managing emotions and building relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, intellects, and cultural perspectives
- Identify at least 2 strategies to create environments in which public health efforts can succeed and diversity can thrive
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Jan 5, 2024 | Featured Training, Training
The Emotionally Intelligent Leader: A Critical Role in Improving the Work Environment
Year: 2024| Competency/Strategic Skill: Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar on January 26, 2024.
An emotionally intelligent leader is aware of their thoughts and behaviors and how the two impact the individuals and teams they lead. The result, more productive and collaborative teams who communicate effectively. The Emotionally Intelligent Leader webinar will dispel myths about emotions’ place in the work environments and provide a foundational understanding of emotional intelligence to include an introduction to a theoretical model that guides individual and social behaviors. Participants will complete this webinar with skills and strategies to elevate their emotional intelligence for their personal and team’s success.
Nina M. Johnson, EdS, LMSW, APTD, has 15 consecutive years of professional experience in learning and talent development for communities, not-for-profit organizations, and government municipality. As a skilled communicator, Nina has a history of implementing innovative programs focused on learner needs and performance enhancement. Utilizing her experience as a social worker, Nina employs exceptional relationship-building skills to connect with communities and clients with honor and respect to design and implement learning and leadership initiatives that are reflective of the needs and capacity of the community. Much of Nina’s work encourages and empowers leaders and potential leaders to access vulnerability, hope, and authenticity as leadership tools. As a learning and leadership consultant, Nina develops, delivers, and evaluates leadership development programming and trainings for communities, organizations, and individuals. In addition to establishing transformative learning programs, Nina contributes to organizational cultures by championing initiatives to boost belonging and diversity. In addition to establishing transformative learning programs, Nina contributes to organizational cultures by championing initiatives to boost belonging and diversity.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define emotional intelligence
- Explain how emotionally intelligent leaders can improve the work environment and team performance
- Identify specific strategies to elevate their emotional intelligence
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Nov 30, 2023 | Featured Training, Training
Foundations of Health Communication
Year: 2023 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Leadership and Systems Thinking; Communication | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a self-paced course series.
Foundations of Health Communication is a series of self-paced, on-demand courses that address the need for communication training. Effective communication skills are essential to the public health workforce’s efforts to collaborate with partners and teams, educate policymakers, convey messages during an emergency, or take action in other ways as we work to build healthier communities.
Course 1: Communicating Clearly: The Importance of Plain Language – designed to help the workforce learn about the basic principles of plain language, understand the benefits of clearer communication in all their work, and how to apply the principles to content ranging from educational materials to social media posts.
Course 2: Improving Health Literacy for All – provides an overview of health literacy from the individual and organizational levels and introduces some techniques and tools to improve health literacy.
Course 3: Understanding and Tackling Misinformation and Disinformation – introduces misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation (MDM) and explores its origins, how it spreads, the harm it can cause, and how to prevent and manage it.
Course 4: Introduction to Using Social Media – provides an overview of how and why organizations should use social media to advance their public health goals.
by R-IV PHTC | Nov 28, 2023 | Training
Leveraging Community Health Improvement Planning to Promote Healthy Aging
Year: 2023 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills; Public Health Fundamentals| Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: University of South Florida College of Public Health’s Center for Leadership in Public Health Practice
In Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar held on October 18, 2023
This training presented by Dr. Kathy Black aims to increase the capacity of local health departments, health care organizations and allied health and social service providers to conduct community health assessment and improvement practice to promote healthy aging for older adults and broader population aging.
This training is sponsored by the University of South Florida College of Public Health’s Center for Leadership in Public Health Practice, the Florida Community Based Training partner of the Region IV Public Health Training Center based at Emory University.
by R-IV PHTC | Oct 4, 2023 | Training
Public Health Care Management
Year: 2023 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills; Public Health Fundamentals| Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: University of South Florida College of Public Health’s Center for Leadership in Public Health Practice
In Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar held on August 17, 2023
In this training, Dr. Zachary Pruitt covers the role of the manager in public health organizations. Three prominent perspectives on the essential functions of the manager in all settings will be discussed, including Systems Thinking, Five Basic Functions of the Manager, and Manager as Leader. This session will also describe how health care management is different than management in other sectors, including the health care manager’s role on the interprofessional team. Finally, this session will review the skills necessary for managers to lead public health organizations.
This training is sponsored by the University of South Florida College of Public Health’s Center for Leadership in Public Health Practice, the Florida Community Based Training partner of the Region IV Public Health Training Center based at Emory University.
by R-IV PHTC | Oct 3, 2023 | Training
Pandemics, Infodemics and Information Overload: How Consistent, Clear Communication Can Help in Future Outbreaks
Year: 2023 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Communication; Problem Solving; Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: Other Infectious Diseases | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office; University of Alabama at Birmingham
he Overview:
This is a recording of a webinar held on November 7, 2023.
In this webinar, Dr. Wallace, Epidemiologist and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health, will discuss infodemics and how they occur, talk through misinformation vs. correct information and how they both can contribute to infodemics and will review the problem of infodemics and how we can reduce information overload and confusion by prioritizing consistent and clear scientific communication to mitigate public confusion and information fatigue. This webinar is presented by the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control and cosponsored by the Region IV Public Health Training Center.
Dr. Katrine Wallace holds a Ph.D. in Epidemiology and has 15+ years of professional research experience in epidemiology, research design, pharmacoepidemiology, health economics, outcomes research, and biostatistics. She is currently an epidemiologist and adjunct assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health. She is also known as “Dr. Kat” on her popular social media channels, where she educates on epidemiology, vaccines, and the COVID-19 pandemic. She has been an invited speaker in the US and internationally and has presented research at over 20 scientific congresses. A vaccine advocate, she serves as a member of “Team Halo” (United Nations Verified Initiative), Project FIDES (World Health Organization) and was chosen as a “vaccine luminary” for the 2021 G7 Vaccine Confidence Summit. Dr. Wallace has also been featured as an opinion contributor for The Hill, and has been interviewed or profiled in several mainstream media outlets such as; BBC World News, The Washington Post, Good Morning America, Bloomberg, CBS News, and National Public Radio.
This webinar is presented by the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance and cosponsored by the Region IV Public Health Training Center.
by R-IV PHTC | Oct 3, 2023 | Training
It Takes a Village: Building Community-Based Partnerships Across Sectors
Year: 2023 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Cultural Competency Skills; Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: Community and Partner Engagement; Cultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion; Leadership and Systems Thinking | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
he Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar on November 1, 2023.
The Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is implementing new traffic safety policies that highlight equity through the National Road Safety Strategy and Safe System Approach. But keeping the public safe and healthy requires coordination and collaboration across multiple sectors. The Department of Public Health and the Department of Transportation have successfully worked together to build community partnerships to address health equity and improve road safety. This webinar will review these programs and policies and highlight specific examples from the field to learn how public health agencies in Alabama and Georgia are successfully reaching underserved and at-risk communities through evidence-based traffic safety programming.
Rita Hill is a Stakeholder Engagement Specialist with NHTSA. She supports stakeholder expansion and community engagement initiatives throughout the country. She has a background in international development and public health and is driven by the belief that prioritizing safety and accessibility for the most marginalized benefits everyone.
Erin Sterling is a Program Analyst and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist with NHTSA. She has experience working directly with the community at the YWCA in Manchester, NH, as well as with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research, where she managed a myriad of Department of Justice Grants, including the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, and the Violence Against Women Act. Erin holds a BA in Criminal Justice from Saint Anselm College and an MA in Public Administration from the University of New Hampshire.
Amanda Jackson is Alabama’s Regional Program Manager for NHTSA. She previously worked as a Grant Planner for the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and was the Atlanta Regional Coordinator for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Child Occupant Safety Project. Amanda has a Master of Public Health in Health Behavior from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion from the University of Georgia.
She has also invited several state-level partners to share their experiences, including:
Lynne Wilman, Unit Chief, Law Enforcement and Traffic Safety Division of Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Denise Bertaut, State Coordinator, Child Passenger Safety, Alabama Department of Public Health
Lisa Dawson, Director, Injury Prevention Program, Georgia Department of Public Health
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Discuss how cross-sector collaborations can improve public health efforts
- Identify at least 2 local best practices for public health activities using NHTSA funding
- Explain how NHTSA is using a health equity focus to improve road safety
- Describe how NHTSA is supporting community engagement with underrepresented communities and communities overrepresented in crashes
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
by R-IV PHTC | Jul 20, 2023 | Featured Training, Training
Working with the News Media: How to Enhance Your Message
Year: 2023 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Communication; Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar on September 6, 2023.
What do we do when we are asked to talk about a public health issue? How do we ensure that the public trusts what they hear when important information about a public health issue is shared on the news? How do public health professionals demonstrate confidence and competence when called on to share important information? The objective of this webinar is to equip participants with an understanding of how to work with the news media in both a proactive and reactive manner. The course covers the basics of media relations, and provides tips on developing a media strategy, proactively pitching story ideas, interviewing techniques, staying on message, and controlling the communication.
Dr. Cynthia Jorgensen is an Adjunct Professor at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, with joint appointments in the Department of Behavioral, Social and Health Education Sciences and the Executive MPH Program. Dr. Jorgensen recently retired from the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where she was the Associate Director for Communication, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. In this role, she oversaw the communications efforts for a variety of vaccine-preventable and respiratory diseases and was actively engaged in CDC’s COVID-19 response. While at CDC for more than 30 years, Dr. Jorgensen applied her expertise in behavioral science and health communications to the development and implementation of several award-winning campaigns in hepatitis, cancer, genomics, and HIV/AIDS. Cynthia has held numerous leadership positions, including Chair of CDC’s Behavior and Social Sciences Working Group (BSSWG) and President of the National Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE). Cynthia received her doctoral degree in Health Behavior and Communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her BA/MA in Health Communications from Boston University.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the importance of having a media strategy
- Discuss the differences between a proactive and reactive media relations
- Name four documents that can help control the message when working with the news media
- Apply key media relations principles when responding to a media interview
- Develop compelling sound bites for audio or video interviews
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar plus an additional module for the evaluation and any other resources. After accessing both modules and completing the evaluation link, the course will be marked as complete in Learn Upon. When the course is complete, the certificate will be available for learners to download directly from their course dashboard.
by R-IV PHTC | Jul 19, 2023 | Training
Responding to Risk: Understanding Why We Do What We Do and What to Say When It Really Counts
Year: 2023 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Communication; Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand| Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar on August 16, 2023.
People are predictable. Unfortunately, the world around us rarely is as easy to predict or understand. Public health professionals are called on to respond to scary, unknown, urgent, and important issues every day in big and small ways. Learning strategies for risk communication can make this work a little bit easier and a lot more effective. This webinar introduces basic concepts of risk communication as well as the critical principles of how to communicate during an outbreak, crisis or emergency situation. This training also provides insights into how and why people respond to risk, and helps participants understand the mental shortcuts that are common responses to hazards, risks, and threats. Practical tips are presented throughout to help participants gain skills in assessing and responding to their individual situations in their communities.
Dr. Cynthia Jorgensen is an Adjunct Professor at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, with joint appointments in the Department of Behavioral, Social and Health Education Sciences and the Executive MPH Program. Dr. Jorgensen recently retired from the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where she was the Associate Director for Communication, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. In this role, she oversaw the communications efforts for a variety of vaccine-preventable and respiratory diseases and was actively engaged in CDC’s COVID-19 response. While at CDC for more than 30 years, Dr. Jorgensen applied her expertise in behavioral science and health communications to the development and implementation of several award-winning campaigns in hepatitis, cancer, genomics, and HIV/AIDS. Cynthia has held numerous leadership positions, including Chair of CDC’s Behavior and Social Sciences Working Group (BSSWG) and President of the National Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE). Cynthia received her doctoral degree in Health Behavior and Communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her BA/MA in Health Communications from Boston University.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define risk communication and the nuances when applied to an impending threat, an emergency, a crisis, or emergency crisis
- Explain how perceptions of risk differ among lay vs experts
- List tactics and approaches that are used to communicate about risk
- List at least four mental short cuts that can affect people’s perception of risk
- Describe the importance of timeliness, transparency, and consistency when communicating about threats or hazards
- List the three factors that influence perceptions of trustworthiness
- Understand how to apply the ten principles of risk communication to a selected scenario
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.
by R-IV PHTC | Jul 11, 2023 | Training
Social Marketing In Action: User-Centered Approach to Addressing Community Needs
Year: 2023 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Fundamentals| Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: University of South Florida College of Public Health’s Center for Leadership in Public Health Practice
In Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar held on June 23, 2023
In this training, Dr. Mahmooda Khaliq Pasha explains the creation process of a persona, its role within the social marketing process, how it applies to health communication materials, and how to recommend changes to communication materials to target the persona.
This training is sponsored by the University of South Florida College of Public Health’s Center for Leadership in Public Health Practice, the Florida Community Based Training partner of the Region IV Public Health Training Center based at Emory University.
by R-IV PHTC | Jun 20, 2023 | Training
Leading in a Virtual Environment: Staying Connected with Your People, Your Work, and Your Mission
Year: 2023 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Communication; Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar held on July 12, 2023, from 12-1:30 pm ET.
The most important aspects of leadership involve how well a leader communicates and connects to their team. Now that the standard workplace environment is online or a hybrid of in-person and online teams, what does leadership look like? And what is required of leaders to meaningfully connect to their team in order to cultivate good communication and engagement—and what do they do when they realize it’s not working? “Virtual Drift” refers to the gradual, unintentional tendency for virtual and hybrid team members to become increasingly disconnected from one another, from the work itself, and from the overall mission of the organization. It is critical for leaders to recognize this tendency, and actively counter that “drift” with intentional opportunities for team members to connect to one another, to the content of the work, and to the mission and meaning of the organization.
John Riordan has been committed to challenging people and organizations to reach their full potential for many years – first as co-founder and Director of Cornerstone Leadership Academy for 8 years in Uganda, and for the past 20 years as a Leadership and Organization Development Consultant working with a broad range of Federal, private sector and non-profit organizations. John sees the potential for leadership in every individual and is deeply motivated to support others who want to make the world a better place. He has coached hundreds of leaders from across every sector, challenging them expand their leadership capacity and have greater impact. Over the past 20 years he has conducted hundreds of workshops ranging from large groups (200+) to small teams and is adept at making sure the approach for the work fits well with his client’s style. John received his B.A. in Public Policy from Washington and Lee University (1987), and his M.A. in Educational Management from Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda (1997). He and his wife Margaret, from Sydney, Australia, have four children and reside in Ashburn, Virginia. You can find out more about John and his range of services and online course materials on his website at www.johnriordan.com.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the skills and perspectives leaders need to be successful in a virtual environment
- Identify the signs of “virtual drift”
- Describe practical strategies for helping your team create and sustain connection with one another, with the work itself, and with the mission of your organization
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.
by R-IV PHTC | Jun 20, 2023 | Training
Update on Childhood Vaccines: Getting Ready for the School Year
Year: 2023 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Fundamentals | Priority Topic: Other Infectious Diseases | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office; University of Alabama at Birmingham
Overview:
This is a recording of a webinar on July 13, 2023.
This webinar is presented by the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance and co-sponsored by the Region IV Public Health Training Center and Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety.
Vaccines are among the most significant medical advances in the history of the world. Hundreds of millions of lives have been saved or kept whole through vaccination programs. In our global world, though, all vaccine-preventable diseases except smallpox are a mere 18 hours away by plane. Diseases that were common only 30 years ago now are exceedingly rare, but without continued vigilance in the use of the vaccines that led to this success, we risk the reemergence of these pathogens. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the risks of new viruses spilling over to the human population, and as bad as that was, it would have been that much worse if safe and effective vaccines had not been developed in record time. That said, the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine program also illustrated the importance of all of us understanding why we need to be vaccinated – they only work if they are used.
David Kimberlin, MD, is the Sergio Stagno, M.D., Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases, Professor and Co-Division Director in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UAB, Vice Chair for Clinical and Translational Research with UAB Pediatrics, and Editor of the AAP Red Book Report of Committee on Infectious Disease. His special interests include antiviral therapies, viral diseases, clinical research and trials design.
by R-IV PHTC | May 23, 2023 | Training
Where the Sidewalk Ends: The Historical Impact of Population Health Disparities and Finding a Path Toward Equity
Year: 2023 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Cultural Competence, Diversity, and Inclusion | Priority Topic: Health Disparities | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand| Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar on June 21, 2023.
Health equity—the state in which everyone has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible—is a pressing need and identified priority that state and local health departments are currently trying to address with additional resources and efforts across the country. However, before we can implement effective tools for change, we must first understand the historical context and generational trauma that structural and systemic racism has created. This inequality causes unjust barriers to health, wealth, and resources and continues to plague many communities today with a direct impact on health. This webinar will discuss the practices and policies put in place to specifically disadvantage certain populations throughout history with a higher burden of disease, injury, and violence, and what the public health workforce can do today to improve opportunities for everyone to achieve optimal health.
Shantel Hébert-Magee, MD, MPH is the Chief Medical Officer for Medicaid at the Louisiana Department of Health. Previously, she was Region One Medical Director (Greater New Orleans) and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Laboratory Director at the Office of Public Health. Prior to her state tenure, she functioned in healthcare as a clinician, industry consultant, minority health strategist, and non-profit CEO. She has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications, editorials, white papers, and book chapters. A native of New Orleans, Dr. Hérbert-Magee completed her undergraduate studies at Clark Atlanta University. She earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and an MPH in health policy and management from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. As a native of New Orleans, she brings her vast experience and expertise to continue to advance the health of Louisiana.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the historical narrative and policies that promulgated population health disparities
- Identify intersectionality and violence as a public health problem
- Describe the impact of John Henryism on behavioral and physical health and the paradoxical effect on Medicaid
- Learn what is needed for implementing tools for changing health inequities in state and local health departments
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.
by R-IV PHTC | Apr 28, 2023 | Featured Training, Training
Show Me the Money! Effective Strategies for Identifying and Writing Winning Grants
Year: 2023 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Resource Management and Financial Planning | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand| Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office; Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory (IPRCE)
Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar held on May 19, 2023.
Public health practice depends on funding to function. This training focuses on understanding, identifying, and securing funding to meet your organization’s strategic needs. Strategic grant writing aligns the needs of organizations with funding sources, whether foundations, government agencies, corporations, or individuals. This webinar offers an introductory-level guide to the basics of strategic grant writing and how to successfully identify, plan, and write winning grants. It also outlines the components included in every grant proposal and highlights grant writing best practices, tips, tools, and resources to support your grant writing efforts.
Tom Stevenson is a freelance grant writer and consultant with a 14-year record of success in winning federal, corporate, and foundation funding for nonprofit organizations at the state and local levels. He has extensive experience working with diverse community organizations including Youth Empowerment Project, Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse for Greater New Orleans, Odyssey House Louisiana, Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans, Acadiana, Center Point, Inc. in San Rafael, CA, and other award-winning nonprofit organizations. With his expertise in completing strategic prospect research, writing compelling proposal language, strategic program planning, and data collection, Tom has won more than $17M in winning grants for local organizations and nonprofit clients. He has a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing from Loyola University, a Master of Public Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and currently resides in the New Orleans, LA area.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify potential funding sources to support your agency’s work
- Describe how to research a funding source to determine if it aligns with your community’s needs and agency’s goals
- List 2 best practices for moving forward with a funding opportunity you are interested in
- Identify the sections usually included in a grant proposal
- Explain 2 tips for writing a persuasive proposal
- Locate tools, templates, and other resources to support your grant-writing efforts
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.
by R-IV PHTC | Apr 4, 2023 | Training
Promoting Healthy Aging in Your Public Health Practice
Year: 2023 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Fundamentals| Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: University of South Florida College of Public Health’s Center for Leadership in Public Health Practice
In Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar held on March 16, 2023
In this training, Dr. Kathy Black introduces the scope and foundation of healthy aging imperative in public health. Upon completion of this training, you will be able to define the core frameworks and efforts to create age-friendly public health, identify actionable considerations and recognize roles and opportunities to promote healthy aging in your community.
This training is sponsored by the University of South Florida College of Public Health’s Center for Leadership in Public Health Practice, the Florida Community Based Training partner of the Region IV Public Health Training Center based at Emory University.
by R-IV PHTC | Mar 20, 2023 | Training
Trauma Informed Public Health Organizations
Year: 2023 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Fundamentals| Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: University of South Florida College of Public Health’s Center for Leadership in Public Health Practice
In Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar held on February 13, 2023
The Center for Leadership in Public Health Practice and the Harrell Center for the Study of Family Violence present “Trauma Informed Public Health Organizations.” In this training, Dr. Abraham Salinas, Director of the Harrell Center, will explain what trauma is, and why we need trauma-informed public health. This training will define and explain the difference between stress, traumatic stress, psychological trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Salinas will describe the twelve core trauma principles and the six principles of a trauma-informed approach in the context of public health organizations, identify guidelines for the identification and prevention of adverse childhood experiences, other traumatic experiences, and trauma-related sequelae among clients, their families, communities, and the public health workforce. Lastly, participants will be provided tools to foster the adoption of trauma-informed practices for public health organizations.
This training is sponsored by the University of South Florida College of Public Health’s Center for Leadership in Public Health Practice, the Florida Community Based Training partner of the Region IV Public Health Training Center based at Emory University.
by R-IV PHTC | Feb 21, 2023 | Training
Physical Activity Guidelines and Move Your Way®: NC & MS Health Departments Implement Physical Activity Campaign
Year: 2023 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Program Planning | Priority Topic: Physical Activity | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a live webinar held on February 17, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) developed the Move Your Way® campaign in 2018 to share key recommendations from the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The campaign aims to increase awareness and knowledge of the guidelines, physical activity self-efficacy, and ultimately change behavior. It includes over 80 free resources, such as posters, fact sheets, and videos, that are available in English and Spanish and tested with diverse audiences. This webinar will provide an overview of the campaign, highlight how community pilots from health departments in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, and Jackson, Mississippi successfully implemented Move Your Way®, and describe strategies for how public health professionals and organizations can leverage the campaign to promote physical activity in their communities.
Joshua Chigozie Ogbuefi, MPH, is a Health Communications Fellow at the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. His primary role is project support for the Move Your Way® campaign, which is the communications campaign for the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. His other projects at ODPHP include supporting the ODPHP Healthy Equity Workgroup as a communications subject matter expert and project manager for the ODPHP social media team. Prior to his current role, Joshua interned at the CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical, Activity, and Obesity, Physical Activity and Health Branch supporting the branch’s health equity work. Joshua holds a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Behavior from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from The Ohio State University.
Katie Costello, MPH, is a Health Communications Fellow at the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Her primary role is project support for the Move Your Way® campaign, which is the communications campaign for the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Her portfolio also includes supporting the promotion of ODPHP’s Healthy People 2030 and Healthy Aging initiatives. Prior to her current role, Katie served as an intern at the Society for Public Health Education where she contributed to the organization’s cooperative agreement with CDC Healthy Schools. Katie holds a Master of Public Health degree in Physical Activity and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Laura Steele oversees BikeWalkKC’s education team and works to ensure program sustainability through cultivating strong relationships with numerous community organizations, school districts, public health-focused workgroups and others across the Kansas City Metro. She is involved with the Women Bike KC initiative and coordinates the KC Women’s Bike Summit and the Greater KC Safe Routes to School Summit. Laura is Licensed Cycling Instructor, 2017 alumni of the Healthy Communities Leadership Academy, frequent bike commuter, and a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia. She was elected as a Council Member for the City of Westwood in 2019 and resides with her family of cyclists in Westwood, KS.
CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.
by R-IV PHTC | Jan 23, 2023 | Training
The Changing Landscape of Antimicrobial Resistance Following the COVID-19 Pandemic
Year: 2023| Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Fundamentals | Priority Topic: Other Infectious Diseases | Setting: On-Line| Format: On-Demand| Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office, University of Alabama at Birmingham
AOverview:
This is a recording of the webinar scheduled for February 8, 2023 at 11AM CT.
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the largest health threats to healthcare systems and the COVID-19 pandemic has identified weaknesses that have allowed for transmission within hospitals. In this talk, Dr. Rachael Lee, assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and healthcare epidemiologist for the UAB Health System will provide a summary of the epidemiology of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in a pandemic era.
This webinar is presented by the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance, and is co-sponsored by Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance, the Region IV Public Health Training Center, and Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety.
by R-IV PHTC | Jan 3, 2023 | Training
Using Behavioral Theory to Understand the Red/Blue Divide in COVID-19 Vaccination Intentions
Year: 2023| Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Fundamentals | Priority Topic: Other Infectious Diseases| Setting: On-Line| Format: On-Demand| Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Overview:
This is a recording of the webinar scheduled for January 23, 2023 at 1PM CT.
This webinar is presented by the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance. Political partisanship is an important predictor of COVID-19 vaccination status. This webinar will discuss the results from research testing the hypothesis that partisan differences in intention to receive a COVID-19 vaccine can be explained by a commonly used theory of behavioral health intentions, Protection Motivation Theory.
This webinar is co-sponsored by the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control and the Region IV Public Health Training Center.
by R-IV PHTC | Dec 5, 2022 | Training
Public Perceptions and Preferences for Antibiotics: Considerations for Health Communication
Year: 2022| Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Fundamentals; Health Communication | Priority Topic: Antibiotics | Setting: On-Demand| Format: Live | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Overview:
This is a recording of the webinar scheduled for December 14, 2022 at 12PM CT.
This webinar is presented by the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance. In this webinar, Dr. Alistair Thorpe will discuss health communication efforts to reduce antibiotic overuse and scope for improving their impact through research on public perceptions and preferences about antibiotics. This webinar is co-sponsored by the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control and the Region IV Public Health Training Center.
This webinar is co-sponsored by the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control and the Region IV Public Health Training Center.
by R-IV PHTC | Nov 21, 2022 | Featured Training, Training
Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the Workplace through Mentorship
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a self-paced online course with three modules. Training takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. Participants will need a broadband internet connection (Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred browers) and computer speakers.
This course will provide an introduction to mentorship, best practices and expectations of mentees and mentors, and organizational strategies for implementing a successful mentorship program to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. In this course, mentorship is presented as an effective strategy to advance DEI among individuals, groups, and organizations, especially those in governmental public health agencies. There are no prerequisites.
The course contains three modules: the content module, a resources module, and an evaluation. After finishing all three modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.
by R-IV PHTC | Oct 19, 2022 | Training
Protect and Preserve: Priorities of Antimicrobial Stewardship
Year: 2022| Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Fundamentals | Priority Topic: Other Infectious Diseases | Setting: On-Line| Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Overview:
This is a recording of the live webinar scheduled for November 1, 2022 at 12PM CT.
Antimicrobials are essential for modern medicine; however, they become less effective over time. In addition, adverse effects and other negative consequences of antimicrobial use are not uncommon. Dr. Matthew Brown, the supervising pharmacist for antimicrobial stewardship and the director of the PGY2 infectious diseases pharmacy residency program at UAB Hospital, will provide an overview of antimicrobial stewardship and how it can help protect patients and preserve the utility of these important medications.
This webinar is presented by the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance, and is co-sponsored by Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance and the Region IV Public Health Training Center.
by R-IV PHTC | Sep 27, 2022 | Training
The ABC’s of Viral Hepatitis: Update for Public Health Professionals
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Communication | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Overview:
This is a recording of a webinar held on October 18, 2022 at 12PM CT.
This webinar will provide a snapshot of viral hepatitis epidemiology and an overview of the 2021-2025 US National Strategic Plan/Roadmap for Elimination which is highly relevant to the public health community. We will include a discussion about current surveillance data that reveals trends, challenges and opportunities, prevention through vaccination and approaches to treatment.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants should be able to:
- Describe key approaches to stopping the spread of viral hepatitis, eliminating it as a public health threat, and saving lives
- Discuss key strategies to increase vaccination and improve care and treatment of viral hepatitis
- Describe the social determinants of health that contribute to the viral hepatitis epidemic and the unequal burden of viral hepatitis in the United States
Speaker: Barbara DeBaun, MSN, RN, CIC, Improvement Advisor at Cynosure Health
Barbara DeBaun has over 40 years of experience in the field of infection prevention and quality improvement. She is currently an Improvement Advisor with Cynosure Health where she provides vision and leadership in the development, implementation and facilitation of infection prevention and quality improvement initiatives for healthcare organizations. Barbara is a certified Infection Control Practitioner and holds a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from Pace University in New York and a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from San Francisco State University. Barbara served two years as an elected member of APIC Board of Directors. Barbara has lectured nationally and internationally on a variety of patient safety and infection control topics and has published over a dozen articles and several book chapters. In 2008, she was selected as Infection Control Today’s Educator of the Year.
This webinar is co-sponsored by Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance and the Region IV Public Health Training Center.
by R-IV PHTC | Sep 27, 2022 | Featured Training, Training
Strategies for Combatting Health Misinformation
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Communication | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand| Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Overview:
This is a recording of the live webinar scheduled for October 13, 2022 at 12PM CT.
Misinformation has been a risk factor throughout the pandemic, leading to more disease and death from COVID-19. Dr. Katrine Wallace (UIC School of Public Health) is an epidemiologist and social media science communicator who debunks misinformation and false claims about COVID-19 and the vaccines. In this webinar, Dr. Wallace will explain the difference between misinformation vs disinformation, discuss why disinformation is such a widespread public health issue, and identify strategies to combat health misinformation among your own friends/family/workplace.
This webinar is co-sponsored by Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance and the Region IV Public Health Training Center.
by R-IV PHTC | Sep 12, 2022 | Training
Responding to the 2022 Monkeypox Outbreak
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Fundamentals | Priority Topic: Other Infectious Diseases | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham and Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar from September 15, 2022 at 12 pm CT.
In this webinar, Dr. Nicolas Van Wagoner, associate professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, will provide a historical overview of monkeypox before 2022 and how the outbreak has reemerged globally, as well as in the United States. This webinar will outline the current state of monkeypox, and the public health response including testing, prevention, and vaccination, as well as provide guidance on communications to prevent misinformation and stigma.
This webinar is co-sponsored by Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance, the Region IV Public Health Training Center, and the Deep South Center for OH&S .
by R-IV PHTC | Aug 22, 2022 | Training
The Mystery and Epidemiology of Long COVID
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Fundamentals | Priority Topic: Other Infectious Diseases | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham and Emory University/Central Office
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Overview:
This is a recording of the live webinar from September 29, 2022 at 12 pm CT.
Two and a half years into the COVID-19 pandemic, there is emerging evidence that in some patients, its symptoms may linger for months or even years after the initial infection. While prevalence estimates vary widely, such ‘long COVID’ symptoms likely persist in more than 10% of all COVID-19 cases. This webinar will summarize the current scientific debate about long COVID– is it an autoimmune disease, a consequence of comorbidities, or something else? We will draw on a recent study of 100,000+ COVID-19 cases to understand who is susceptible to long COVID, how long the symptoms can last, and whether vaccination can improve long COVID outcomes.
This webinar is presented by Stella Aslibekyan, PhD, Senior Scientist, Genetic Epidemiology, 23andMe; Adjunct Professor, Epidemiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham & University of Kentucky. This webinar is co-sponsored by Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance, the Region IV Public Health Training Center, and the Deep South Center for OH&S .
by R-IV PHTC | Aug 22, 2022 | Training
What You Should Know About the 2022 Monkeypox Outbreak
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Fundamentals | Priority Topic: Other Infectious Diseases | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Alabama Public Health Training Network
Overview:
This is a 12-minute podcast episode.
From early May 2022 to June 13, 2022 (the date of this podcast recording), over 1,300 confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported across 31 countries that normally don’t see any cases of monkeypox. Occasionally, outbreaks have occurred outside Africa. But, in most instances, these cases were associated with international travel or contact with individuals or animals from endemic regions. Currently, the CDC and World Health Organization are tracking multiple reported cases and monitoring several person in counties without endemic monkeypox and with no known travel links to an endemic area.
In today’s podcast, we welcome back Dr. Rachael Lee, Associate Professor in the UAB Division of Infectious Diseases and UAB Health Epidemiologist to talk to us about monkeypox – what it is and if we should be worried?
by R-IV PHTC | Aug 22, 2022 | Training
Emory Urban Health Initiative: Applying Principles of Participatory Community Engagement to Advance Health Equity
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Community and Partner Engagement | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
In Overview:
This is a recording of the 90-minute live webinar from September 14, 2022 (12 – 1:30 pm ET).
The Emory Urban Health Initiative (UHI) has a mission to provide health disparities education and advocacy, build collaborative partnerships, and develop best practice models with low-wealth communities and those who work with them to advance equity in health and well-being. In this webinar, Stacie Schmidt, MD, the Co-Director of the Emory Urban Health Initiative (UHI), Carolyn Aidman, PhD, the Associate Director of Emory UHI, and Joan Wilson MS, JM, FACHE, the Assistant Director of Emory UHI will describe the work of UHI in advancing the social, economic, and ecological well-being of communities in the Atlanta metro area. Participants will learn about best-practice models for participatory community engagement within low-wealth and underserved communities. Attendees will also gain perspective about the collaborative model of the program in developing health career students into future professionals who embrace and engage communities in self-efficacy and experiential approaches to solving the health problems affecting their communities.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of the Emory Urban Health Initiative in advancing the social, economic, and ecological wellbeing of communities in the Atlanta metro area.
- Identify at least 2 best-practice models for participatory community engagement with low-wealth communities.
- Explain how the Urban Health Initiative model fosters growth of future health career professionals who embrace and implement community-engaged principles in their future work.
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by R-IV PHTC | Jun 11, 2022 | Training
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Resource Management and Financial Planning | Priority Topic: Mental Health | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina
Overview:
This is a recording of a one-hour webinar.
In this recorded webinar, presenters discuss various types of stress and the physiological and mental health impacts that result from prolonged stress and burnout on the healthcare worker in particular. Furthermore, the presentation provides strategies and solutions to reduce stress and mitigate the associated health risks including increasing their sense of purpose, utilizing proper goal setting techniques and cultivating a culture of wellbeing within the workplace and beyond. This module contains a recorded presentation and evaluation.
by R-IV PHTC | Jun 11, 2022 | Training
Predicting Human Disease Risk from Animal-borne Pathogens
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Data Analytics and Assessment | Priority Topic: Other Infectious Diseases | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office and University of Alabama at Birmingham
Overview:
This is a recording of the webinar scheduled for July 28, 2022 at 11am CT.
Dr. Barbara Han, a disease ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, will explore recent approaches that combine knowledge about animal ecology with machine learning and artificial intelligence tools to make predictions about where and from which species the risks of zoonotic outbreaks are greatest. Examples will emphasize the ongoing spillback transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from humans to animals, the risk of establishing new viral reservoirs of COVID-19, and predicting wild reservoirs of bat-borne filoviruses (Ebola, Marburg) and rodent-borne pathogens such as monkeypox.
Dr. Han is a disease ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York. She completed her PhD at Oregon State University during which time she also completed a Fulbright Fellowship in Venezuela. Dr. Han went on to complete consecutive postdoctoral fellowships in biological informatics (NSF) and machine learning (NIH) at the University of Georgia. Her research program at the Cary Institute develops predictive analytics of zoonotic diseases and is supported by grants from the NIH, NSF, and DARPA.
by R-IV PHTC | May 19, 2022 | Training
Dr. Joseph McCormick: My Adventures Over 50 Years in Global Public Health
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Foundations | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: University of Louisville School of Public Health
In Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar held on February 23, 2022
Meningococcal meningitis, Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever, Lassa Fever, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever…the names top the list of the most feared and frequently lethal diseases known to humanity. These were the everyday domain of our February 23 Woodson Keynote Webinar Series speaker, Dr. Joseph McCormick.
Joseph B. McCormick was the founding Dean at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health. He was Dean for over 18 years and currently holds the James H. Steele, DVM Professorship at the UT Health School of Public Health in Brownsville. He earned bachelors degrees in chemistry and mathematics from Florida Southern College, an MS from the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and an MD from Duke University School of Medicine.
Dr. McCormick’s tenured career spans decades, countries and organizations. He is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, a member of several scientific organizations, has published hundreds of scientific articles and has worked with co-authors from 20 different countries. Dr. McCormick and his wife Susan published an account of their journeys tracking viruses in Level 4: Virus Hunters of the CDC, which has been published in 8 languages.
By the end of this course, learners will be able:
- To discover the health risks associated with field work in emerging infectious diseases.
- To learn the personal protective measures associated with specific viral pathogens.
- To understand the range of emerging pathogens in developing nations of Africa.
by R-IV PHTC | May 19, 2022 | Training
Preventing Human Extinction as a Public Health Priority
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Foundations | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: University of Louisville School of Public Health
In Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar held on April 20, 2022
Dr. Luby discussed how multiple threats including armed conflict involving nuclear weapons, genetically engineered pathogens, environmental catastrophes, and artificial superintelligence, could lead to human extinction by the end of the century. The global public health community should take these threats seriously and work to prevent them. Dr. Luby will discuss these threats in detail along with countermeasures to reduce their likelihood.
For the last 30 years Dr. Stephen Luby’s research efforts have engaged a broad array of health issues in low-income countries. Dr. Luby currently serves as the Director for Research of Stanford University’s Center for Innovation in Global Health. He is also appointed as a Professor of Medicine of Infectious Diseases and a Senior Fellow to Stanford’s Woods Institute for the Environment and the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. Earlier in his career he lived in Pakistan for 5 years and Bangladesh for 8 years. Dr. Luby is a prolific researcher who by working closely with local collaborators has conducted extensive work assessing pandemic risks and strategies to reduce these risks. He teaches a popular course to Stanford freshman entitled “Preventing Human Extinction.”
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Evaluate the major risks we currently face to the survival of the human species.
- Analyze the measures needed to counter each of these risks.
- Make the case that Public Health is the key professional discipline to address these challenges.
by R-IV PHTC | May 1, 2022 | Training
Homelessness and Health among Veterans
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Cultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
In Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a live webinar from May 24, 2022 from 12 – 1:30 pm ET.
Veterans experience higher rates of both homelessness and suicide compared with their non-Veterans peers. In addition, Veterans experiencing adverse social determinants of health—such as homelessness—are at increased risk of suicide and other poor health outcomes. In this webinar, Dr. Ann Elizabeth Montgomery, Associate Professor at the UAB School of Public Health, will explore the concept of homelessness and housing instability generally and experiences among Veterans specifically. We will discuss how homelessness is defined and enumerated, pathways into homelessness, trajectories of homelessness, and multi-level interventions to prevent and end homelessness. We will also explore the intersection among homelessness (and other adverse social determinants of health), Veterans’ use of tailored services to address these needs, and their experience of particular health conditions and outcomes, including suicide ideation, attempt, and death.
By the end of this webinar you will be able to:
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Describe the experience of homelessness among Veterans.
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Identify interventions to prevent and end homelessness among Veterans.
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Describe the association between the use of tailored services to address adverse social determinants of health and Veterans’ risk of suicide mortality.
by R-IV PHTC | Apr 25, 2022 | Training
Addressing LGBTQ Health Risk and Resilience in the Southeast
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Cultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of the live webinar from May 10, 2022 from 12 – 1:30 pm ET.
Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) face a disproportionate number of structural, programmatic, and individual-level barriers to address their health and wellbeing. LGBTQ communities also have developed incredible resilience and coping mechanisms in response to daily experiences with stigma and discrimination. In this webinar, Dr. Sarah MacCarthy, the first appointed holder of the Magic City LGBTQ Health Studies Endowed Professorship at the UAB School of Public Health, will discuss different terms and concepts related to LGBTQ health, with attention to the ways in which the rapidly changing landscape impacts research and practice. She will also help detail the growing size of LGBTQ communities across the country. Dr. MacCarthy will describe LGBTQ health inequities nationally and highlight the ways in which unique barriers and facilitators impact the Southeast. Dr. MacCarthy will also identify resources that health departments can use to find evidence-based practices to serve this population.
By the end of this webinar you will be able to:
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- Define key terms that relate to LGBTQ communities
- Describe the health inequities experienced across and within LGBTQ communities
- Describe some of the root causes of health inequities impacting the LGBTQ community
- Identify resources for evidence-based practices to better serve the public health needs of LGBTQ people
by R-IV PHTC | Apr 11, 2022 | Training
Scientific Reporting During a Pandemic: A Conversation with Katherine Wu
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Communication | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: Live | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Overview:
This is a recording of the live webinar scheduled for May 11, 2022 at 12PM CT.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, media outlets have been tasked with translating complex and evolving scientific data about the nature and risks of SARS-CoV-2 to the public. Journalists in these roles have had to stay up to date with rapidly evolving information, wade through misinformation, scrutinize data, and amplify voices from underrepresented and marginalized communities at unprecedented speed to keep the public informed. In this webinar, Dr. Katherine Wu, a staff writer at The Atlantic, joins us for a conversation about her experience, challenges, and lessons learned while reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic.
This webinar is co-sponsored by Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance and the Region IV Public Health Training Center.
by R-IV PHTC | Mar 30, 2022 | Featured Training, Training
Professional Growth through Public Speaking: Increasing Your Presentations Skills for Career Success
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Communication | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a webinar held on March 22, 2022.
This session, featuring Gillian Landgraff, Senior Learning Consultant, Learning & Organizational Development, Emory University, is designed to introduce proven techniques to demonstrate confidence when speaking publicly, describe components of an effective presentation, recognize common errors in the use of A/V equipment, PowerPoint, and props, and identify ways to assess and gain control of the audience. Session discussions will focus on preparing participants with presentation techniques and the do’s and don’ts of being an effective presenter. By examining their skill gaps and opportunities for growth, participants can enhance presentation skills for career success. Participants will leave this session with strategies to build their skillsets to deliver the presentations with confidence while captivating the audience!
by R-IV PHTC | Mar 18, 2022 | Training
Improving Lung Health of Patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD): Alabama Perspective
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Fundamentals | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: On-line | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Alabama Public Health Training Network
Overview:
This is a live webinar on April 13, 2022 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm CT
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is the most common life-shortening autosomal recessive disorder that predominantly affects African Americans. Alabama has one of the highest rates of SCD according to the CDC. Acute Chest Syndrome (ACS) is the most common cause of death in children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and accounts for 25% of the mortality in SCD. ACS requires admission to the hospital with an average stay of 10 days in children and 13 days in adults. It peaks in childhood, affecting 25.3% of children with a death rate of 1.1% per episode.
In adults, the mortality rate of ACS is even higher at 4.3% per episode. Recurrent ACS leads to pulmonary fibrosis and restrictive lung disease which adds to the morbidity related to SCD and increases the odds of recurrence due to worsened oxygenation. Most of the morbidity and mortality burden of SCD occurs from ACS and other pulmonary complications of SCD such as asthma, pulmonary hypertension, and sleep disordered breathing. There are
promising curative therapies of SCD which should enhance
efforts to maintain lung health in this population.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants should be able to:
1. List pulmonary complications of sickle cell disease (SCD).
2. Discuss the impact of pulmonary complications on patients with SCD, including patient’s perspectives.
3. Describe efforts to improve the lung health of children with SCD in Alabama using Children’s of Alabama and the University of
Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) as examples.
by R-IV PHTC | Mar 9, 2022 | Featured Training, Training
Misinformation As a Risk Factor During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Communication | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: Live | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Overview:
This is a recording of the live webinar scheduled for April 26, 2022 at 12PM CT.
Misinformation has been a risk factor throughout the pandemic, leading to more disease and death from COVID-19. Dr. Katrine Wallace (UIC School of Public Health) is an epidemiologist and social media science communicator who debunks misinformation and false claims about COVID-19 and the vaccines. In this talk, she will discuss the difference between misinformation vs disinformation, the techniques that people use to mislead, why misinformation goes so viral on social media, and how viral misinformation is negatively affecting public health.
This webinar is co-sponsored by Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance and the Region IV Public Health Training Center.
by R-IV PHTC | Mar 9, 2022 | Training
Infection Prevention: What Is It? Can It Really Help Protect Us from Pathogens?
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Fundamentals | Priority Topic: Other Infectious Diseases | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office, University of Alabama
Overview:
This is a recording of a live webinar scheduled for March 22, 2022 at 12PM CT.
The Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance presents “Infection Prevention: What is it? Can it really help protect us from pathogens?”. COVID has reminded us how vulnerable the human race is to pathogens. Infectious disease outbreaks and pandemics are not new. They have helped shape how the human race has evolved and how we live in the world.
In this webinar, Mary Duncan, Senior Director of Infection Prevention at the University of Alabama-Birmingham Health System, will explain what infection prevention is and how it can help protect us from infectious diseases. She will review the evolution of infection prevention and explore key infection prevention measures that are used every day. Participants will also be able to identify potential trends in infection prevention and how these may help protect us from another pandemic. This webinar is co-sponsored by Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance, Region IV Public Health Training Center, and the Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety.
This webinar is co-sponsored by Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance, Region IV Public Health Training Center, and Deep South Center for OH&S .
Alabama Nursing CEUs Pending.
by R-IV PHTC | Feb 25, 2022 | Featured Training, Training
Community Assessment: Conducting Surveys
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Data Analytics and Assessment; Community and Partner Engagement | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a self-paced online course expected to take 45 minutes to complete.
This course provides an introduction to planning for and conducting community surveys. It introduces concepts and applies knowledge and skills that are essential for planning for and conducting a survey and analyzing and disseminating survey data specifically for the purpose of community assessment. It is an introductory-level course designed to build competence in data analytics and assessment as well as community engagement in public health professionals, especially those in the governmental public health workforce. There are no prerequisites.
The course contains two modules: the content module and an evaluation. After finishing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.
Participants will need a broadband internet connection (Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred browsers) and computer speakers. For technical support, please contact emoryphtc@emory.edu.
About the Course Developers
This course was developed by the Region IV Public Health Training Center at the Emory University Rollins Schools of Public Health. The content was developed by Kirsten Rodgers, EdD, MSPH, MCHES®, Principal and Owner of Proximate Learning.
by R-IV PHTC | Feb 25, 2022 | Featured Training, Training
Difficult Dialogues: Learning Effective Communication About Tough Topics
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Communication | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office, University of Alabama
Overview:
This is a recording of the live webinar scheduled for March 10, 2022 at 12PM CT.
In today’s polarized and increasingly isolated communication landscape it can feel impossible to break through the noise and establish a meaningful dialogue about issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this webinar, Dr. Adam Brooks from the University of Alabama shares with us the basis for effective communication and how to shift tough topics from a debate to a dialogue.
By the end of this webinar you will be able to:
- Identify the techniques of effective communication.
- Break down barriers to arrive at shared understanding.
- Determine the difference between dialogue and debate.
- Apply the four steps of active listening.
- Recognize the barriers put up around complex issues like vaccine.
- Develop strategies to structure conversations for better outcomes.
This webinar is co-sponsored by Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance and the Region IV Public Health Training Center.
by R-IV PHTC | Feb 10, 2022 | Training
Epidemiology 101: Fundamental Concepts for Understanding the Pandemic
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Data Analytics and Assessment | Priority Topic: Other Infectious Disease | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office and University of Alabama at Birmingham
Overview:
This is a 60-minute recording of a live webinar.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding epidemiologic concepts has become paramount for personal and professional decision-making. This webinar will give you several tools to read and critically think about pandemic-related news. We will explore concepts like herd immunity, vaccine efficacy, and endemic infection, and consider what they mean for COVID-19 control. Finally, we will practice disentangling correlation from causation.
by R-IV PHTC | Dec 2, 2021 | Featured Training, Podcast, Training
Adaptive Leadership for Public Health Podcast Series
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a podcast series with six episodes offered as part of our Leading Public Health podcast. Each episode is about 20 minutes. New episodes are released monthly.
Adaptive Leadership for Public Health is designed to help tier 3 (senior management/executive level) public health professionals address complex challenges by growing and thriving as an adaptive leader.
Episode 1: What is Adaptive Leadership? (available now) Download Transcript
Episode 2: Leadership Principles and Practices (available now) Download Transcript
Episode 3: Cultural Competence (available now) Download Transcript
Episode 4: Managing Conflict (available now) Download Transcript
Episode 5: Collaborative Leadership (available now) Download Transcript
Episode 6: Leading Change (available now) Download Transcript
by R-IV PHTC | Nov 15, 2021 | Training
Innovation Approaches to Tackle Public Health and Community Challenges
Year: 2021/2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a three-part webinar series; all parts were recorded. These were interactive webinars in which learners engaged with the instructor and other participants. Learners may choose to register for all webinars in the series or for individual sessions.
Systems problems, by definition, are complex and can seem impossible to tackle. However, there are tools and innovative approaches that might help public health professionals and partners make progress on these problems. Join us for a 3-part webinar series to learn tools and approaches for tackling large-scale community challenges, from maternal health to opioid overdoses. In the first webinar, we will cover stakeholder mapping and how understanding the whole ecosystem of players can help you decide who to include in co-creating solutions and what communications approaches to use. The second webinar will cover right-sizing your problem so that you can effectively approach and tackle it. If we don’t break systems problems down into manageable pieces, we often become immobilized by the complexity or risk losing the nuances of the problem. Finally, building off the identified parts of the ecosystem, in the third webinar, we’ll journey map the current, as well as the ideal, situation. From there, we can look at the gaps between the two states and ideate possible solutions.
by R-IV PHTC | Oct 26, 2021 | Training
Using Strategic Messaging and Framing to Motivate Others to Support Public Health
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Community and Partner Engagement | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a self-paced course. This is the third of three courses on Public Health Reaching Across Sectors (PHRASES).
This course focuses on how to use strategic messaging tools simultaneously with framing tools to motivate cross-sector partners and other non-public health experts to support public health interventions, programs, and policies. The strategic messaging tools that are explored include unique value proposition, narrative structure, one-minute messages, and the public health story map.
by R-IV PHTC | Oct 26, 2021 | Training
Refugee Health: Public Health Promotion and Disease Prevention through Culturally Competent Care
Year: 2017 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Cultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a webinar held on March 13, 2017.
This webinar presentation explores refugee resettlement, health surveillance methods that help identify health conditions among newly arriving refugees, and the impact of refugee health from multiple perspectives. During 2016, approximately 80,000 refugees and other entrants were resettled into virtually every state in the US as part of the federal refugee resettlement program. Refugees bring with them a variety of health conditions and health needs that are important to address in order for them to achieve the self-sufficiency required for success resettlement. As refugees represent multiple cultures and speak many different languages, integration into local society requires that communities be competent to address the cultural and communication needs of their new community members.
by R-IV PHTC | Sep 28, 2021 | Featured Training, Training
Reinvesting in the Health and Wellness of America
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Resource Management and Financial Planning | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a webinar held on October 12, 2021.
Dr. William E. Cooke is a physician in a rural, southern Indiana town of Austin, Indiana, and has first-hand knowledge of how the resources and opportunities available to communities impact the health, prosperity, and wellbeing of the people living there. Discrimination and deindustrialization have left pockets of concentrated poverty, toxic stress, and inequity and created health disadvantages for many. Unfortunately, our public health system has not risen to the challenge. In his book, Canary in the Coal Mine: A Forgotten Rural Community, a Hidden Epidemic, and a Lone Doctor Battling for the Life, Health, and Soul of the People, Dr. Cooke discusses these factors and how they came into play in his fight against the opioid epidemic and the worst drug-fueled HIV outbreak ever seen in rural America.
In this webinar and based on his experiences in Austin, Dr. Cooke will discuss the need to reinvest in the health and wellness of America and to build an effective public health system that benefits everyone in the community.
by R-IV PHTC | Sep 13, 2021 | Featured Training, Training
Data-Driven and Equity-Driven Tools to Assess Climate, Health, and Equity Locally
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Cultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a webinar held on September 16, 2021.
Which data and tools can help us determine patterns of unfair differences and drive equitable solutions? This presentation will introduce a range of actionable tools, applied nationally to indicate vulnerability at the nexus of climate change, health, and equity. Equity is deeply connected to all health issues, and climate risks are exacerbating these problems. How can we promote interventions which maximize co-benefits and holistically foster well-being?
This session will explore socioeconomic risks and correlate them to disaster risk. Are there links between flood risk hotspots and other geographic factors which exacerbate disadvantaged communities? Where are there vulnerable populations located in high storm surge zones? Households with severe cost burden are less likely to have savings to prepare for, stay safe during, and recover from hurricanes and environmental hazards.
With COVID-19 intersecting with hurricane season, we have seen the dramatic interactions and cascading impacts of dual disasters. How can we bring these issues to light and drive positive change in our most susceptible areas? We will share how the Florida and Georgia Hurricane Response Hubs have been promoting data-driven leverage to prioritize resources and support.
by R-IV PHTC | Sep 13, 2021 | Training
Stop Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Hate
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Cultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion | Priority Topic: Mental Health | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a webinar held on September 29, 2021.
Since early 2020, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities across the country have been subjected to racist physical and verbal attacks sparked by the pandemic. Thousands of incidents have been reported to the Stop AAPI Hate coalition, which consists of the Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON), Chinese for Affirmative Action, and the Asian American Studies Department of San Francisco State University. The Stop AAPI Hate coalition has been working to track and respond to incidents of hate, violence, harassment, discrimination, shunning, and child bullying against AAPIs. This webinar will describe partners and investments needed to address racism and discrimination toward AAPI communities and ways in which public health professionals can help stop anti-Asian hate.
by R-IV PHTC | Jul 8, 2021 | Featured Training, Training
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Resource Management and Financial Planning | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a two-hour recording of a webinar held on July 15, 2021.
Recent research says that executives average 23 hours per week in meetings and 49% of participants considered unfocused meetings and projects as the biggest workplace time waster and the primary reason for unproductive work days.In this session you’ll learn tactics to reduce meeting attendance and make the meetings you are going to more efficient and (dare we say) more fun. From pre-meeting planning, to structured meeting styles, to post-meeting follow up, participants will do hands-on training that will improve any meeting they are running. Stop steamrollers before they start, draw out the quiet experts in the room, be strategic with your slide deck and keep your agenda on track. By energizing and activating meetings, hopefully we can get out of meetings a little faster and a little happier.
by R-IV PHTC | Jun 24, 2021 | Training
Data Quality and Evidence-based Decision Making in Public Health
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Data Analytics and Assessment | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: East Tennesee State University
Overview:
This is a self-paced online module.
This video is intended to train the public health workforce by providing information on: 1. Fundamentals of data and data quality. 2. Basic concepts of evidence-based decision making in public health, its relationship with data quality, and some trusted sources of public health evidence.
by R-IV PHTC | Jun 24, 2021 | Training
Cultural Awareness for Contraception Counseling as Routine Evidence Based Practice for Minority Women
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Cultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: East Tennesee State University
Overview:
This is a self-paced online module.
Cultural awareness is a component of culturally competent care therefore this training has been developed in response to the growing diversity in the US population, and the unmet need for contraception among minority women. Additionally, a training gap for cultural competency has been identified in the public health tier 3 workforce of Region IV, according to the Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS) findings. The training focuses on integrating and transforming knowledge into behavior and attitude change, by adopting policy, standards, and best practices. The framework for this resource is based on Transformative Learning Theory; a theory that supports adult learners.
by R-IV PHTC | Jun 24, 2021 | Training
Training the Public Health Workforce in Health Equity: Learning from Europe
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Cultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: East Tennesee State University
Overview:
This is a self-paced online module.
The United States and European countries are often compared as the highest-ranking regions in socio-economic conditions, political structures, healthcare systems, and economic resilience. Both are high resource regions that are world renown for medical innovation. However, the U.S. consistently ranks low in health equity compared to other high resource countries, many of which are in Europe. This training discusses best practices that public health workers could adopt stateside from European public health initiatives.
by R-IV PHTC | Jun 24, 2021 | Training
Public Health Data: A Training for Tier 1 Workforce
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Data Analytics and Assessment | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: East Tennesee State University
Overview:
This is a self-paced online module.
The manual is designed to fill the gap by providing a course that can be used to train the region’s entry-level or nonsupervisory workforce on different areas of data for decision making, namely, identifying appropriate sources of data and information, collecting valid data, interpreting and using data to address public health issues. The manual has different modules that are intended to be used for each area; while modules can also be omitted or combined for use as needed.
by R-IV PHTC | Jun 24, 2021 | Training
Principles of Data Quality
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Data Analytics and Assessment | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: East Tennesee State University
Overview:
This is a self-paced online module.
The essence of this training is to enable the public health workforce to manage and interpret data effectively by understanding the core principles of data quality.
by R-IV PHTC | Jun 3, 2021 | Training
Professional Growth through Mentorship: How to Make the Most of Your Student Practicum
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Community and Partner Engagement | Priority Topic: | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a one-hour recording a webinar held on June 16, 2021.
The field of public health is booming with opportunities for students to put public health into action beyond the classroom. From the public sector to the private, and both in governmental and nongovernmental spaces – there are endless directions that students can take public health degrees. This session, featuring Montrece Ransom, JD, MPH, Director of the National Coordinating Center for Public Health Training, is designed to introduce students to the purpose of coaching, mentorship and sponsorship and how to leverage these relations for career growth. Session discussions will focus on preparing students for their next role now while in practicums and the do’s and don’ts of being an effective mentee. By examining their skill gaps and opportunities for growth, students can shape their practicum experiences to position them to get the job they want upon graduation. Students will leave this session with strategies to build their skillsets and invest in valuable relationships to land their next role with confidence!
by R-IV PHTC | May 6, 2021 | Featured Training, Training
Connecting Cross-Sectors to Advance Health Equity Where it Matters
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic: Cultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a live webinar held on May 24, 2021.
Recently, we have seen an increase in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace to address public health inequities. The slogan “Nothing for us, without us” has encouraged inclusivity and representation of disparate end-users in the planning and implementation of interventions that address Social Determinants of Health. However, to effectively address disparities, we must reach beyond roles, and collaborate to address multi-sectoral problems that foster inequalities.
by R-IV PHTC | May 3, 2021 | Training
Pediatric Mental Health in the Wake of a Pandemic: Data, Strategies and Stories
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Program Planning | Priority Topic: Mental Health | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 60-minute recording of a live webinar held on May 19, 2021. This webinar is co-sponsored by the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center at Emory University.
The recent pandemic has created a confluence of uncertainty, social isolation, and disruptions in services and supports important to children. The nature and extent of the mental health impact on this age group depends on pre-existing vulnerabilities, contextual issues related to their COVID experiences, and the effectiveness of response efforts. In this interactive, virtual webinar, risks and protective factors will be identified, and effective strategies for promoting recovery from pandemic related distress will be explored using a developmental lens, and a social-ecological framework. Whenever possible, child and parent narratives will be used to illustrate concepts.
by R-IV PHTC | Apr 22, 2021 | Training
Public Health Over Politics: Impact on the Public Health Workforce
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Policy Development | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a webinar held on May 5, 2021.
With the pressure of pandemic politics, we are seeing an impact on the public health workforce including burnout and an exodus of public health workers. During the worst pandemic in over a century, we also saw the devastating impact of politics on public health. This webinar will explore how politics made the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic more difficult, and the long-term impact on the public health workforce.
by R-IV PHTC | Apr 19, 2021 | Training
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment During COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Program Planning | Priority Topic: Opioid Abuse | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a live webinar held on April 28, 2021. This webinar is co-sponsored by the Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory.
The epidemic of opioid use and related harms has been exacerbated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Mitigation strategies for COVID-19 have led to disruption in the delivery of healthcare, increased social isolation, and rapid release of individuals from jails and prisons- all of which may increase the risk of overdose. Gaps in the continuum of care including access to mortality-reducing medication treatment for opioid use disorder have become more evident. In response, the federal government has made significant changes intended to provide more flexibility in how and where care is delivered for both methadone and buprenorphine treatment. Providers have welcomed these changes, and we will discuss several of these practice changes including how to utilize telemedicine and new long-acting injectable formulations to initiate and help retain patients in care.
by R-IV PHTC | Apr 12, 2021 | Training
Healer, Heal Thyself: Tools for Wellness and Self-Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Change Management | Priority Topic: Mental Health | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a live webinar held on April 20, 2021.
During this webinar, we will focus on helping public health professionals develop tools needed to enhance their self-care and overall wellness. Approaching wellness from a holistic perspective, participants will leave with actionable items to develop a plan for self-care. The objective is to increase the investment in their personal wellness and self-care while becoming an example for those they serve. This webinar will teach them how to relieve the stresses they face in healthy ways and help them identify mental health resources and natural supports.
by R-IV PHTC | Apr 1, 2021 | Featured Training, Training
Using Message Framing Tools to Build and Sustain Cross-Sector Partnerships
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Community and Partner Engagement | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 30-minute self-paced online module. This is the second of three courses about Public Health Reaching Across Sectors (PHRASES).
This course focuses on the 10 PHRASES (Public Health Reaching Across Sectors) framing recommendations and four framing tools. The four framing tools included in the PHRASES Toolkit are frame elements, sample emails, “When You Say They Think” charts, and reframed answers to tough questions.
by R-IV PHTC | Mar 19, 2021 | Training
Purpose Built Communities and the Role of Public Health
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: On-Demand | Format: Live | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a webinar held on March 31, 2021.
During this webinar, we will discuss the causes and impact of poverty as well as the role of public health in building cross-sectoral partnerships to improve social determinants of health. We will discuss the Purpose Built Community approach to building healthier communities and more equitable neighborhoods and the impact COVID-19 is having on the community development strategies.
by R-IV PHTC | Mar 19, 2021 | Training
At-Risk Adult Abuse: Hiding in Plain Sight
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Cultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion | Priority Topic: Mental Health | Setting: Online | Format: Live | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a live webinar scheduled for April 7, 2021 at 9am ET. This webinar is co-sponsored by the Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory.
Learn how to recognize signs of elder abuse in a healthcare setting by better understanding Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (ANE) and related policies.
by R-IV PHTC | Mar 3, 2021 | Training
COVID-19 Pandemic and the Isolated Child: Risks and Stressors
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Community and Partner Engagement| Priority Topic: Other Infectious Diseases | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a webinar held on March 15, 2021.
During this webinar, we will address a variety of issues facing children and families during the pandemic including risks due to social isolation, virtual schooling, and the added stress on families. It will discuss how to help children adjust to being back to in-person school and stressors they may be experiencing. Resources will be provided to support children and families.
by R-IV PHTC | Feb 26, 2021 | Featured Training, Training
Leading Change in Informatics and Data Analysis
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Data Analytics and Assessment| Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Change is a constant in both our personal and professional lives. The idea that human beings naturally resist change is deeply ingrained into our culture and how we think about change. This course provides public health professionals with a foundation in change management and practical tools for utilizing formal change management for an informatics or data analytics project.
The entire training is expected to take 30 minutes to complete. There are no prerequisites.
The course contains three modules: the content module, a workbook, and an evaluation. After finishing all three modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.
Participants will need a broadband internet connection (Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred browsers) and computer speakers. For technical support, please contact emoryphtc@emory.edu.
by R-IV PHTC | Feb 26, 2021 | Training
Health Equity: Marriage of Programming and Policy
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Policy Development| Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: Live | Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Overview:
This is a live webinar scheduled for March 9, 2021 at 9am ET.
Join us for an insightful conversation about the intersection of programming and policy development with a focus on nutrition access and infant and maternal health. Dr. Deidre Grim of Healthy Savannah and Grim Consulting Group joins us from a city that mirrors our own. Savannah, Georgia, is a port city that faces similar challenges with nutrition access and infant and maternal health. In this session, we will explore how she navigated both challenges in her work within the nonprofit Healthy Savannah, and her experiences with First Food Friendly Communities. She has learned that in order to make sustainable and equitable change, one must co-develop programming that will lead to lasting policy change. Dr. Grim lives by the words of Vice President Kamala Harris teaches, “If you are fortunate to have an opportunity, it is your duty to make sure other people have those opportunities as well.”
Joining her in this conversation is Marissa Bryant Franks, Health Equity Outreach Coordinator for New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and Evan Folds, Project Manager, Northside Food Co-Op and Founder/President of Be Agriculture. Get ready for an engaging interview-style conversation between leaders in two similar port cities. Hosted by Center for Healthy Communities and NC Public Health Training Center, part of UNCW CHHS Community Engagement.
by R-IV PHTC | Feb 16, 2021 | Featured Training, Training
Racism, Bias, and Other Determinants of Health: Issues and Actions
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Cultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion| Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: On-Demand | Format: Live | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a live webinar.
During this webinar we will discuss racism and social determinants of health, and the role bias plays in healthcare decision making as well as its impact on adverse health outcomes. We Weill discuss how our backgrounds inform our perspectives and how we relate to colleagues and patients. We will also explore strategies that students and physicians can employ to mitigate bias.
by R-IV PHTC | Feb 10, 2021 | Training
Bridging Mental Health and Public Health During COVID-19: A Town Hall
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic: Community and Partner Engagement | Priority Topic: Mental Health | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a live webinar. The Southeast Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) co-sponsored this webinar.
The COVID-19 Pandemic has placed both mental health and public health workers on the front lines in an array of on-going stressful situations. As a result, mental health and public health agencies have had to innovate and adapt practices to support and care for their workforce and the populations they serve. This townhall event will feature mental health and public health agency representatives sharing insight on ways they have addressed COVID-19 while also supporting staff, the value of Mental Health-Public Health partnerships, and the related challenges they anticipate during the first half of 2021. Our panelists for this event include Dr. Audrey Arona, Chief Executive Officer and District Health Director for the Gwinnett-Newton-Rockdale County Health Department, and Jennifer Hibbard, Chief Executive Officer for Viewpoint Health.
by R-IV PHTC | Feb 2, 2021 | Training
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Program Planning| Priority Topic: Other Infectious Diseases | Setting: Online | Format: Live | Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina
Overview:
This is a live webinar scheduled for Friday, February 19, 2021 from 12pm-1pm ET.
The Medical University of South Carolina Department of Public Health Sciences is hosting a Public Health Training Web Series. This webinar will focus on COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy. The presenter will be Dr. Danielle Scheurer, Professor of Quality Management and Patient Safety at the Medical University of South Carolina.
by R-IV PHTC | Jan 27, 2021 | Training
Racial Disparities at Every Stage of COVID-19: Infections, Hospitalizations, Death Rates… and Now the Vaccine
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Cultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion | Priority Topic: Other Infectious Disease | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a webinar held on February 8, 2021.
During this webinar we will discuss how the existing racial disparities and health inequities in our country have amplified the effects of COVID-19. From infection rates, hospitalizations, and deaths, communities of color have been impacted by COVID-19 at higher rates. Now, after more than a year since the world woke to a spreading viral pandemic, an effective COVID-19 vaccine offers protection and a promise of normal life. But a final-step challenge persists – getting the vaccine into the arms of people who need it most. Please join us for a presentation and conversation with Taison Bell, MD and moderated by Sam Fulwood, PhD.
by R-IV PHTC | Jan 19, 2021 | Featured Training, Training
Dynamic Education And Learning (DEAL)
Year: 2022 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Program Planning| Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
These are recordings of our 5-session series of 90-minute interactive online workshops offered every other week starting March 10, 2022 and ending May 5, 2022. All sessions were from 1–2:30 pm ET. Learners may choose to register for all workshops in the series or for individual sessions.
Dynamic Education And Learning (DEAL) is designed for public health professionals who want to elevate the quality of the distance-based trainings they develop and deliver. The series covers training planning, promotion, implementation and evaluation. Although much of the content is developed with distance-based training in mind, many concepts can also be applied in in-person trainings as well. Learners can register for any or all of the five sessions.
Session 1 Best Practices for Developing Quality Distance-based Training covers key terminology, e-learning standards, best practices and unique considerations for engaging in the distance-learning environment.
Session 2 Developing a Strong Foundation for Your Training covers how to define and learn about a target audience, develop learning objectives, create appealing titles and descriptions, and ways to promote training offerings.
Session 3 Introduction to Technology for Teaching and Assessment covers technology tools and the selection of appropriate strategies and technologies for teaching and assessment.
Session 4 How to Create Engaging Webinars and Interactive Slideshows covers webinars and interactive slideshows, and discusses the value of interaction in adult learning and how technology can be used to engage learners.
Session 5 Developing Training Evaluations covers methods of evaluation, Kirkpatrick’s levels of evaluation, effective survey questions, and strategies of data collection.
by R-IV PHTC | Jan 12, 2021 | Training
One RNA Virus is Enough! HIV Care in the Setting of the COVID Pandemic
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: HIV/AIDS | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is 90-minute recording of a webinar held on January 21, 2021.
During this webinar, we will review how the COVID-19 pandemic has detrimentally affected HIV care and steps that have been taken to mitigate these effects.
by R-IV PHTC | Jan 7, 2021 | Training
Creating a Learning Agenda for Systems Change: A Toolkit for Building an Adaptive Public Health Workforce
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Leadership and Systems Thinking | Priority Topic: N/A | Setting: Online | Format: On-demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a recording of a one-hour webinar held on February 2, 2021.
Many complex and systemic challenges such as racism, the opioid crisis and mental health stand at the root of community health issues. These are challenges that no individual can address alone, and no single solution or intervention will solve. Therefore, the public health workforce needs to have the knowledge and skills to respond adaptively and to engage in multi-sector collaborations and multi-level interventions. Existing public health workforce development models, however, largely address gaps in specific skills or content areas of individual learners and individual competencies.
The Public Health Learning Network (PHLN) has developed the Learning Agenda Toolkit to help the public health workforce develop a coordinated system of effective, efficient and quality learning to address complex challenges. The Creating a Learning Agenda for Systems Change: A Toolkit for Building an Adaptive Public Health Workforce includes a conceptual Learning Framework, Rapid Assessment Tool, Discussion Guide, and Learning Approach Planning Tool to help public health leaders and workforce development specialists build a robust Learning Agenda and achieve their vision of systems change. The purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview of the Learning Agenda Toolkit and how different Learning Approaches – implemented over time – can be used to build collective competency to address community challenges. The session will also include a discussion of some ways that public health leaders might use the Learning Framework and tools to better align Learning Opportunities to address their communities’ challenges.
This webinar will be co-presented by Christina Welter, DrPH, MPH and Karla Todd Barrett, MBA, MSM. Dr. Welter is a policy practitioner, visionary leader, and practice-based researcher committed to helping organizations and their partners co-create equity-focused systems change. Among many roles, she is the Director of the DrPH in Leadership at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health. Ms. Todd Barrett is the Senior Program Manager and Training Specialist at the Boston University School of Public Health. She manages overall operations and partnerships for the New England Public Health Training Center (NEPHTC), including training delivery and development, data analysis, and governance.
To download your copy of the Learning Agenda Toolkit, please go to www.publichealthlearningagenda.org.
by R-IV PHTC | Jan 5, 2021 | Training
Impact of Child Sexual Abuse: Empowering Prevention through Education
Year: 2021 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Program Planning | Priority Topic: Mental Health | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a webinar held on January 11, 2021.
Child sexual abuse prevention starts with knowledge and awareness of the problem. This webinar provides professionals who work with children and families with an overview of the issue as well as tools and strategies to create safer environments for children in both a professional and personal setting. The webinar will cover practical actions adults can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities, and will give participants information about evidence-informed training programs available to deepen knowledge and enhance skill building to prepare adults to speak up and prevent sex abuse.
by R-IV PHTC | Dec 2, 2020 | Training
Vaccine Hesitancy among African American Communities
Year: 2020 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Cultural Competence, Diversity, and Inclusion | Priority Topic: Other Infectious Diseases| Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office
Overview:
This is a 90-minute recording of a webinar held on December 16, 2020.
Vaccine refusal or delay has substantial public health implications. During this webinar, we will discuss vaccine hesitancy among African American communities. We will discuss the history of vaccine hesitancy and how we can build trust in the African American community to increase vaccine uptake. At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: a) define vaccine hesitancy, b) describe racial disparities in vaccine coverage, c) describe approaches to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
