2014 NNPHI Annual Conference. “Partnering for Population Health: Exploring Resources, Tools, and Strategies for Successful Public Health and Health Care Collaboration,” by Elizabeth Foley, MCD. Public Health) Public health institutes have a unique role to play in fostering better health by acting as translators, brokers, and trainers.This interactive workshop explores tools, strategies and lessons learned, and showcases how to work collaboratively to impact population health.