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Promoting Healthy Aging in Your Public Health Practice

Promoting Healthy Aging in Your Public Health Practice

by R-IV PHTC | Apr 4, 2023 | Training

Healthy Aging

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.

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Trauma Informed Public Health Organizations

Trauma Informed Public Health Organizations

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.

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Physical Activity Guidelines and Move Your Way®: NC & MS Health Departments Implement Physical Activity Campaign

Physical Activity Guidelines and Move Your Way®: NC & MS Health Departments Implement Physical Activity Campaign

by R-IV PHTC | Feb 21, 2023 | Training

Move Your Way

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.

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The Changing Landscape of Antimicrobial Resistance Following the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Changing Landscape of Antimicrobial Resistance Following the COVID-19 Pandemic

by R-IV PHTC | Jan 23, 2023 | Training

Antimicrobial Stewardship

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.

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Public Perceptions and Preferences for Antibiotics: Considerations for Health Communication

Public Perceptions and Preferences for Antibiotics: Considerations for Health Communication

by R-IV PHTC | Dec 5, 2022 | Training

Antimicrobial Stewardship

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.

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Protect and Preserve: Priorities of Antimicrobial Stewardship

Protect and Preserve: Priorities of Antimicrobial Stewardship

by R-IV PHTC | Oct 19, 2022 | Training

Antimicrobial Stewardship

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.

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The ABC’s of Viral Hepatitis: Update for Public Health Professionals

The ABC’s of Viral Hepatitis: Update for Public Health Professionals

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:

  1. Describe key approaches to stopping the spread of viral hepatitis, eliminating it as a public health threat, and saving lives
  2. Discuss key strategies to increase vaccination and improve care and treatment of viral hepatitis
  3. 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.

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Strategies for Combatting Health Misinformation

Strategies for Combatting Health Misinformation

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.

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Responding to the 2022 Monkeypox Outbreak

Responding to the 2022 Monkeypox Outbreak

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 .

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The Mystery and Epidemiology of Long COVID

The Mystery and Epidemiology of Long COVID

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 .

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What You Should Know About the 2022 Monkeypox Outbreak

What You Should Know About the 2022 Monkeypox Outbreak

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?

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Predicting Human Disease Risk from Animal-borne Pathogens

Predicting Human Disease Risk from Animal-borne Pathogens

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.

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Dr. Joseph McCormick:  My Adventures Over 50 Years in Global Public Health

Dr. Joseph McCormick: My Adventures Over 50 Years in Global Public Health

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:

  1. To discover the health risks associated with field work in emerging infectious diseases.
  2. To learn the personal protective measures associated with specific viral pathogens.
  3. To understand the range of emerging pathogens in developing nations of Africa.
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Preventing Human Extinction as a Public Health Priority

Preventing Human Extinction as a Public Health Priority

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.”

 

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By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  1. Evaluate the major risks we currently face to the survival of the human species.
  2. Analyze the measures needed to counter each of these risks.
  3. Make the case that Public Health is the key professional discipline to address these challenges.
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Homelessness and Health among Veterans

Homelessness and Health among Veterans

by R-IV PHTC | May 1, 2022 | Training

Homelessness and Health among Veterans

Year:  2022 |  Competency/Strategic Skill: N/A  |  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:

    • Describe the experience of homelessness among Veterans.

    • Identify interventions to prevent and end homelessness among Veterans.

    • Describe the association between the use of tailored services to address adverse social determinants of health and Veterans’ risk of suicide mortality.

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Scientific Reporting During a Pandemic: A Conversation with Katherine Wu

Scientific Reporting During a Pandemic: A Conversation with Katherine Wu

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.

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Professional Growth through Public Speaking: Increasing Your Presentations Skills for Career Success

Professional Growth through Public Speaking: Increasing Your Presentations Skills for Career Success

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!

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Improving Lung Health of Patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD): Alabama Perspective

Improving Lung Health of Patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD): Alabama Perspective

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.

 

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Misinformation As a Risk Factor During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Misinformation As a Risk Factor During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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.

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Infection Prevention: What Is It? Can It Really Help Protect Us from Pathogens?

Infection Prevention: What Is It? Can It Really Help Protect Us from Pathogens?

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.

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Community Assessment: Conducting Surveys

Community Assessment: Conducting Surveys

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. 

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Difficult Dialogues: Learning Effective Communication About Tough Topics

Difficult Dialogues: Learning Effective Communication About Tough Topics

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.

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Epidemiology 101: Fundamental Concepts for Understanding the Pandemic

Epidemiology 101: Fundamental Concepts for Understanding the Pandemic

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.

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Adaptive Leadership for Public Health Podcast Series

Adaptive Leadership for Public Health Podcast Series

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

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Innovation Approaches to Tackle Public Health and Community Challenges

Innovation Approaches to Tackle Public Health and Community Challenges

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.

available on-demand—Innovation Approaches to Tackle Public Health and Community Challenges: Stakeholder Mapping
AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND—Innovation Approaches to Tackle Public Health and Community Challenges: Right-Sizing Problem Statements
Available on-demand—Innovation Approaches to Tackle Public Health and Community Challenges: Journey Mapping

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Using Strategic Messaging and Framing to Motivate Others to Support Public Health

Using Strategic Messaging and Framing to Motivate Others to Support Public Health

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.

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Reinvesting in the Health and Wellness of America

Reinvesting in the Health and Wellness of America

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.

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Making Meetings Matter

Making Meetings Matter

by R-IV PHTC | Jul 8, 2021 | Featured Training, Training

Making Meetings Matter

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.

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Data Quality and Evidence-based Decision Making in Public Health

Data Quality and Evidence-based Decision Making in Public Health

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.

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Public Health Data: A Training for Tier 1 Workforce

Public Health Data: A Training for Tier 1 Workforce

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.

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Principles of Data Quality

Principles of Data Quality

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.

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Professional Growth through Mentorship: How to Make the Most of Your Student Practicum

Professional Growth through Mentorship: How to Make the Most of Your Student Practicum

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!

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Pediatric Mental Health in the Wake of a Pandemic: Data, Strategies and Stories

Pediatric Mental Health in the Wake of a Pandemic: Data, Strategies and Stories

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.

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Opioid Use Disorder Treatment During COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment During COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities

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.

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Healer, Heal Thyself: Tools for Wellness and Self-Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Healer, Heal Thyself: Tools for Wellness and Self-Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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.

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Using Message Framing Tools to Build and Sustain Cross-Sector Partnerships

Using Message Framing Tools to Build and Sustain Cross-Sector Partnerships

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.

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Purpose Built Communities and the Role of Public Health

Purpose Built Communities and the Role of Public Health

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.

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COVID-19 Pandemic and the Isolated Child: Risks and Stressors

COVID-19 Pandemic and the Isolated Child: Risks and Stressors

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.

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Leading Change in Informatics and Data Analysis

Leading Change in Informatics and Data Analysis

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. 

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Bridging Mental Health and Public Health During COVID-19: A Town Hall

Bridging Mental Health and Public Health During COVID-19: A Town Hall

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.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

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.

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Dynamic Education And Learning (DEAL)

Dynamic Education And Learning (DEAL)

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.

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One RNA Virus is Enough! HIV Care in the Setting of the COVID Pandemic

One RNA Virus is Enough! HIV Care in the Setting of the COVID Pandemic

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.

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Impact of Child Sexual Abuse: Empowering Prevention through Education

Impact of Child Sexual Abuse: Empowering Prevention through Education

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.

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An Overview of Public Health Reaching Across Sectors

An Overview of Public Health Reaching Across Sectors

by R-IV PHTC | Dec 1, 2020 | Featured Training, Training

An Overview of Public Health Reaching Across Sectors

Year:  2020  |  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 online course. This is the second of three courses about Public Health Reaching Across Sectors (PHRASES).

This online course is an overview of Public Health Reaching Across Sectors or PHRASES, a compilation of communication strategies and tools for public health professionals to use to foster a better understanding of public health and the greater willingness of other sectors to engage in cross-sector partnerships. It will provide an introduction to how productive framing and messaging can improve partnerships and overall health outcomes, and an overview of the tools and strategies PHRASES provides to improve communication to other sectors.

PHRASES is a joint project of the de Beaumont Foundation and the Aspen Institute’s Health, Medicine and Society Program.

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Communicate Effectively While Wearing a Mask and in Virtual Environments

Communicate Effectively While Wearing a Mask and in Virtual Environments

by R-IV PHTC | Oct 12, 2020 | Training

Communicate Effectively While Wearing a Mask and in Virtual Environments

Year:  2020  |  Competency/Strategic Skill:  Communication |  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 October 26, 2020.

As we begin discussions of re-opening the nation, we are all faced with the reality of walking back into a world that is vastly different than just a few months ago. Perhaps most noticeably, many public places have initiated mask policies. In a recent study completed in Hong Kong, it was determined that wearing a mask can decrease infection by 75%. In short, by wearing a cloth mask you significantly reduce your own risk of exposure to and spread of virus containing particles. Wearing a mask can be an effective protective measure in preventing community spread of COVID-19, however, we can’t ignore its effects on day to day life. Masks are annoying, uncomfortable, and inconvenient, especially when you need to vocally communicate while wearing one. The workforce is also moving towards virtual platforms in with thunderous acceleration. Virtual platforms also create challenges for communication from home-office ergonomic blunders to prolonged conference calls with less than superb equipment.

This webinar is purposed to equip a diverse, public-facing group of professionals with information and skills necessary to overcome these communication barriers with excellence. Topic areas will include the anatomy and physiology of communication, purposeful enhancement of communication techniques to overcome physical and digital barriers, and recovery techniques to combat work and life related vocal fatigue. The webinar will be presented by Nathaniel Sundholm, MS, CCC-LSP, of the Emory Voice Center.

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Stemming the Rising Tide of STDs through Partnerships and Comprehensive Strategies

Stemming the Rising Tide of STDs through Partnerships and Comprehensive Strategies

by R-IV PHTC | Oct 8, 2020 | Training

Stemming the Rising Tide of STDs through Partnerships and Comprehensive Strategies

Year:  2020  |  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 Monday, October 19.

This presentation will cover the rising rates of STDs in the United States, drivers of these rates and innovative approaches to mitigate these trends. The role of STDs in Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) and the impact of COVID-19 on STD trends will also be discussed. The webinar will be presented by Gail Bolan, MD, Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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HIV/AIDS in South Carolina

HIV/AIDS in South Carolina

by R-IV PHTC | Oct 2, 2020 | Training

HIV/AIDS in South Carolina

Year:  2020  |  Competency/Strategic Skill:  Data Analytics and Assessment |  Priority Topic:  HIV/AIDS  |  Setting:  Online  |  Format:  Live  |  Sponsor:  Medical University of South Carolina

Overview:

This is a live webinar scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2020 at 12:00pm ET. 

The webinar will be presented by Virgina Fonner, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor of the Division of Global and Community Health at the Medical University of South Carolina.

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Making Sense of COVID-19 Data

Making Sense of COVID-19 Data

by R-IV PHTC | Sep 24, 2020 | Training

Making Sense of COVID-19 Data

Year:  2020  |  Competency/Strategic Skill:  Data Analytics and Assessment |  Priority Topic:  Other Infectious Disease  |  Setting:  Online  |  Format:  On-demand  |  Sponsor:  Emory University/Central Office

Overview:

This webinar with Amber Schmidtke, PhD, was held on September 30, 2020.

Public health data are often imperfect, which means we have to rely on multiple data streams to get a clearer picture of the present situation. Proper understanding of data with context is the antidote to disinformation. In this webinar, we’ll go through how to find and evaluate data, identifying the merits and challenges of different data sets, to make sure we have the right data to answer our questions.

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Ending the Silence for Families

Ending the Silence for Families

by R-IV PHTC | Sep 15, 2020 | Training

Ending the Silence for Families

Year:  2020  |  Competency/Strategic Skill:  Community and Partner Engagement |  Priority Topic:  Mental Health  |  Setting:  Online  |  Format:  Live  |  Sponsor:  Emory University/Central Office

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This is a live webinar scheduled for September 23, 2020 from 10-11am ET. This webinar is co-sponsored by the Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory.

Join us as we discuss mental illness warning signs, facts and statistics. Guest presenters Annie Connor and Lauren Paul are with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Georgia.

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