The Frontline of Population Health: Community Health Workers
A presentation examining the issues facing the Community Health Workers (CHW) profession from the 2016 NNPHI Annual Conference.
Funding Opportunity: Advancing Infection and Prevention Control – Building Bridges in Infection Prevention & Control Workshop Facilitator
- By: Maurice Starks
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The National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) seeks qualified facilitators for an in-person workshop focused on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in healthcare. This workshop, titled Building Bridges: Strengthening Relationships Between Public Health Institutes and Healthcare Entities to Advance Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), is part of an effort to enhance public health workforce […]
Funding Opportunity: Activities to Increase Engagement of Community Based Organizations in Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) Processes
- By: Maurice Starks
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NNPHI is seeking a tribally-led implementation partner to work alongside CDC, CDC Foundation and other partners to increase engagement of community based organizations (CBOs) in Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) processes. This opportunity will explore the need, interest, capacity and applicability of maternal mortality review committees in tribal spaces. Key Details & Application Deadline: Funding […]
Funding Opportunity: Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) Data Modernization Technical Assistance Providers
- By: Chloe Lake
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The National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals and organizations to provide technical assistance (TA) to Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) recipients engaged in Data Modernization Initiative (DMI) efforts. Key Details & Application Deadline: Funding Available: Up to $20,000 per domain area, with up to four agreements awarded Project […]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Strategic Leadership in DMI Efforts (SLIDE) RFQ
- By: Maurice Starks
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The National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) invites qualified facilitators and trainers to develop and deliver content for the Strategic Leadership in DMI Efforts (SLIDE) program. SLIDE is a cohort-based initiative designed to enhance the capacity of public health professionals to plan, manage, and implement data modernization initiatives (DMI). This program integrates leadership development, strategic […]
Connecting Public Health, Technology, and Communities: The Path to Data Modernization
- By: Jaime Jimenez, MPH
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Data modernization has become a cornerstone of public health discussions, with most recent webinars, conferences, and blog posts now emphasizing its importance. The National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) Open Forum Conference was no exception. From leveraging electronic medical records to advance chronic disease data to exploring how AI is revolutionizing data science training, […]
Let’s Start Learning, Navigator: New Indigenous Public Health Leaders Pathway
- By: Loren Milliken, MSW, MPH,
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As we approach Native American Heritage Month in November, the National Network of Public Health Institutes is committed to celebrating and uplifting the diverse traditions, languages, and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. We are excited and honored to introduce the Indigenous Public Health Leaders Learning Pathway, featuring self-guided modules based […]
Modernizing Public Health: The Critical Role of Technology and Workforce Training
- By: Loren Milliken, MSW, MPH,
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Data modernization in public health is not a new concept. Public health systems have long depended on manual and often fragmented methods of data collection. The digital transformation of health systems became critical for improving the timeliness and accuracy of public health surveillance. The use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in public health began in […]
Cultivating Data Science Leaders in Public Health: Bridging Academia and Workforce Needs
- By: Loren Milliken, MSW, MPH,
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In the rapidly evolving field of public health, the intersection of data science and leadership is becoming increasingly critical. As public health challenges grow in complexity, the demand for professionals skilled in data science and equipped with leadership abilities has surged. Yet, there is a noticeable gap between academic preparation and workforce requirements. The Public […]
The Importance of Upskilling the Public Health Workforce through Accessible Informatics Trainings
- By: Rachel Brink, MPH, MBA
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As the world faces unprecedented health challenges—from pandemics to chronic disease management—the role of data in public health has become increasingly vital. Years of underinvestment in public health infrastructure have resulted in outdated technology, fragmented data-sharing systems, and limited workforce capacity. With rapid technological advancements, public health must evolve to leverage these innovations effectively. In […]
Laying the Groundwork: Leveraging Local Health Networks to Modernize Public Health Data in Chicago
- By: Garlie St-Cyr, MPH
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Despite recognizing data improvement as a potential strategy to address the increasing chronic disease burden in the United States, the public health sector has struggled to keep pace with advances and innovation in data. Challenges in coordination between public health agencies, healthcare systems, and other sectors have led to limitations in data’s ability to inform […]
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