Every September, communities across the nation recognize National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, honor lives lost, support those impacted by suicide, and emphasize that prevention is possible. Suicide remains a leading public health...

Every day, public health professionals work tirelessly to protect, educate, and strengthen communities. Their impact is extraordinary, helping individuals and groups navigate crises, adapt to challenges, and build lasting resilience. How Public Health Professionals...

The Region IV Public Health Training Center (PHTC) started the new year by hosting a meeting in Atlanta for members of its Steering Committee. The Committee discussed priorities and challenges for their public health communities, ways to strengthen connections between...

The 2025-2026 PHPC Leadership Institute application period is now open! 2024-2025 Region IV PHTC Public Health and Primary Care Leadership Institute Cohort   Are you ready to elevate your leadership skills and make a lasting impact on public health? The Region IV...

As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of celebrations, family gatherings, and festive events. But for many, the holidays can also bring a sense of stress, isolation, and emotional fatigue—what is commonly referred to as the...

Every year, on the third Thursday of November, we celebrate National Rural Health Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the vital contributions of rural communities and the healthcare professionals who serve them. It’s a time to reflect on the unique challenges rural...

With 10,000 Americans reaching the age of 65 daily, the aging population is growing at an unprecedented rate. This underscores the urgent need to address the unique health needs and challenges older individuals face. Public health departments and systems, therefore,...

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is observed annually in August to emphasize the importance of vaccination for individuals of all ages. Let’s RISE is a CDC initiative that provides practical strategies, resources, and data to help ensure that all Americans...

Members of the Public Health Training Center Network (PHTCN) and the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) recently participated in and presented at the Association of Public Health Nurses (APHN) Annual Conference in Denver, CO. Dena Fife (MPHTC –...