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Upcoming Regional & National Events
National Staying Healthy Month: A January Reset for Region IV’s Public Health Workforce
Every January, National Staying Healthy Month encourages people to focus on habits that support well-being — healthy eating, physical activity, and mental health awareness. For the public health workforce, it's also a timely reminder: our ability to protect and...
October is Health Literacy Month: A Public Health Imperative
Health literacy—the ability to find, understand, and use health information—is more than a patient skill. It’s a public health priority. This October, as we observe Health Literacy Month, we are reminded that clear communication is a form of prevention in action. Why...
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Standing Together for Hope and Healing
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...
Public Health Professionals: The Unsung Heroes of Community Resilience
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...
Region IV PHTC Hosts 2025 Steering Committee Meeting
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 Holiday Blues: A Public Health Perspective
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...
Celebrating National Rural Health Day: Honoring the Heartbeat of Our Communities
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...
The Importance of Public Health Initiatives for Older Adults in the United States
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,...
Promoting National Immunization Awareness Month
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...
PHTCN and NNPH Members Attend Association of Public Health Nurses Annual Conference
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 –...
UPCOMING REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EVENTS
These upcoming conferences can help you reach your professional development goals. Check each event for abstract submission and registration deadlines.
- Alabama Public Health Association Educational Conference
- American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo
- Association of Public Health Nurses Conference
- Florida Public Health Association Annual Educational Conference
- Georgia Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Conference
- Institute for Rural Health Research Rural Health Conference
- Kentucky Public Health Association Conference
- Minority Health Conference
- Mississippi Public Health Association Conference & Annual Meeting
- National Network of Public Health Institutes Annual Conference
- Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) Annual Conference
- South Carolina Public Health Association Annual Conference
- South Carolina’s Rural Health Conference
- State of the Public’s Health Conference