Leading Across Generations: Fostering Collaboration and Connection in Public Health

by R-IV PHTC | May 20, 2025 | Featured Training, Training

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Leading Across Generations: Fostering Collaboration and Connection in Public Health

Overview:

This is a live webinar on June 11, 2025, from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm ET. Participants will use Zoom to join.

An insightful webinar designed to explore generational differences within the public health workforce. This session aims to foster understanding and acceptance, encouraging leaders to champion unique differences and collaboration among all generations represented in their workplace. The content is tailored to spark reflection and conversation, ultimately enhancing leadership development and promoting a cohesive and effective public health environment.

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 municipalities. 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:

Identify insights into the unique characteristics and contributions of different generations within the public health workforce.
Recognize effective leadership strategies to promote collaboration and connection among all generations in their workplace.

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.

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Empowered Leadership Series

by R-IV PHTC | May 6, 2025 | Featured Training, Training

Empowered Leadership Series

Overview:

Each webinar recording is 90 minutes in length.

Empowered Leadership is a 4-part webinar series that is designed to empower leaders in creating thriving workplaces. From prioritizing mental health and fostering trust to supporting employee growth and strengthening team dynamics, each session offers actionable strategies to enhance your effectiveness as a supervisor.

Webinar 1: Cultivating Wellbeing – Mental Health Strategies for Supervisors — 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.

Webinar 2: Growth in Action – Empowering Employee Potential — 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.

Webinar 3: Trust at the Core – Bulding Strong Supervisor-Staff Relationships — 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.

Webinar 4: Unified Teams – Strengthening Relationships for Workplace Success — 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.

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The Prescription for Response: Hurricane Helene Emergency Coordination and Resource Management in Tennessee

by Tara Poole | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Training, Training

The Prescription for Response: Hurricane Helene Emergency Coordination and Resource Management in Tennessee

Overview:

This is a 90-minute recording of a live webinar on May 6, 2025.

In this presentation, you will learn about the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and its impact on Tennessee. We will highlight public health and medical response efforts, including critical deployable equipment and strike teams utilized during the disaster. Additionally, we will explore pharmacy-related planning and response topics addressed throughout the event. This session will also cover successes and lessons learned from the response, providing valuable insights to inform strategies for mitigating the impact of future disasters.

Paul E. Petersen, PharmD, MPH, CEM, is the Director of the Tennessee Department of Health’s Emergency Preparedness Program. Dr. Petersen leads Tennessee’s response to all public health and medical emergencies. Tennessee has experienced a wide range of threats and public health emergencies requiring decisive action by program staff, health care coalitions, and other response partners. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he also served as the interim Director for the Vaccine-Preventable Disease and Immunization Program.

Originally from California, he earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of the Pacific Thomas L. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2001. Dr. Petersen completed his PGYI Pharmacy Practice Residency at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville, where he also served as the Clinical Operating Room Pharmacist prior to his move to state government in 2005. He completed his Master of Public Health degree at East Tennessee State University in 2022. He serves on various national preparedness policy committees, including work with the National Academies, National Emergency Management Association, and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. He is also an active member of several professional public health and pharmacy associations, including the 2025 President of the Nashville Area Pharmacists Association.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe the aftermath of Helene on infrastructure in Tennessee.
Summarize the health and medical response efforts, including deployable equipment leveraged during Helene.
Illustrate pharmacy-related planning and response topics that were navigated during Helene.
Prioritize critical emergency preparedness and response efforts to mitigate the impact of future disasters.

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.

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Think TB: Raising Tuberculosis Awareness and Enhancing Public Health Practices

by R-IV PHTC | Feb 24, 2025 | Featured Training, Training

Think TB: Raising Tuberculosis Awareness and Enhancing Public Health Practices

Year: 2025 | Competency/Strategic Skill: Public Health Fundamentals | Priority Topic: Other Infectious Diseases | Setting: Online | Format: On-Demand | Sponsor: Emory University/Central Office; Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center (SNTC); Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control Training and Technical Assistance (ARC IPC)

Overview:

This is a 90-minute recording of a live webinar on April 2, 2025.

Join our upcoming webinar to enhance your knowledge of tuberculosis and its implications for public health practice. This session is designed to help public health professionals recognize transmission risks, understand local and national epidemiological trends, and explore the significance of treatment burden and compliance. Learn the critical role of collaboration with state TB programs in effectively managing and preventing TB in your communities. Equip yourself to be a key player in the fight against tuberculosis.

Maria Lasley, BSN, RN, is a Nurse Consultant for the Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center (SNTC). As a consultant, Maria is involved with planning, developing, conducting and evaluating TB-related trainings. She provides technical assistance, nursing consultation, mentoring, and education on TB nursing practices and case management, as well as facilitates the exchange of information between internal and external medical providers, state and territory TB programs, local community health departments and laboratories. Maria is a self-motivated professional and demonstrates initiative with a focus on meeting or exceeding intended goals.

Pamela Nelson, BSN, RN, is the Regional Nursing Consultant and Area TB Coordinator for the Florida Department of Health (FDOH). Pamela has over 20 years of nursing experience with advanced training in tuberculosis, as well as emergency response and management. She is a member of the Florida Nurse Association and has received a number of honors and awards related to her work with tuberculosis and the state of Florida.

Amy Painter, BSN, RN, is the TB Division Director for the South Carolina Department of Public Health (SC DHEC). As the division director, she monitors and guides TB Control program activities to ensure compliance with state, federal, and local laws and regulations and with epidemiologic trends and grant deliverables. Amy is a self-starting, goal-oriented strategist whose confidence, perseverance, and vision promotes success. She has over twenty years of public health experience in a variety of programs and brings front-line nursing knowledge.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Define how tuberculosis (TB) is transmitted to increase awareness of transmission risks and its impact on the public’s health.
Summarize the local impact of TB and apply national TB epidemiology concepts to support local TB elimination efforts.
Explain treatment burden based on health and non-health factors that contribute to variability in individual risk and compliance (duration, # of pills, side effects).
Discuss the importance of partnering with the TB program in your state.

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.

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From Vision to Action: Creating Strength-Based Goals to Enhance Personal and Professional Growth

by R-IV PHTC | Jan 6, 2025 | Featured Training, Training

From Vision to Action: Creating Strength-Based Goals to Enhance Personal and Professional Growth

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.

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