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Montana Leverages Virtual Platform to Optimize Training and Improve Service Delivery Across the State
- By: Chloe Lake
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Montana’s public health system is broad and decentralized, with 60 local and tribal health departments spread across urban centers, rural communities, and remote frontier areas. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Public Health and Safety Division works to ensure that the state’s public health workforce is as effective as possible by supporting […]
Data Science and Leadership Training & Skills Development
- By: Fahrenheit Creative Group
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Welcome to the training and skills page of the Data Science and Leadership program, designed to equip public health professionals with essential skills in data-driven leadership and health equity. Our curated training resources empower mid-senior level public health advisors to lead with data-informed decisions, driving impactful change in communities. Featured Trainings Key Insights from the […]
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 […]
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 Years of underinvestment in public health infrastructure have resulted in outdated technology, fragmented data-sharing systems, and limited workforce capacity.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 […]
Empowering Frontline Heroes: How Small Grants and Training Are Enhancing the Medicolegal Death Investigation Response to the Overdose Epidemic
- By: National Network of Public Health Institutes and Helen Batts, MPH
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International Association of Coroner’s and Medical Examiner’s Annual Symposium, July 2023, Las Vegas, NV Amidst the crowd of conference attendees, a familiar face emerged – the coroner of a small rural county in the east-central part of Alabama, whose frequent visits to the NNPHI booth during the 2022 conference had left an indelible mark. The […]
Environmental Public Health Training Needs Assessment
- By: Chloe Lake
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The National Environmental Health Association, in partnership with NNPHI, conducted an environmental health workforce assessment to identify training needs across jurisdictions. The assessment revealed a demand for role-specific and scenario-based training modules with flexible delivery methods. This document details the process for and conclusions from the assessment. This work is supported by funds made available […]
Incorporating a Relational Model in Training and Technical Assistance to Promote Trust, Equity, and Collaboration
- By: Meghan Wolfe, Asha Bell, MPH and Loren Milliken, MSW, MPH,
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Training and technical assistance for health departments are essential components of public health infrastructure aimed at enhancing health department personnel’s knowledge, skills, and capabilities. Training and technical assistance (TTA) can be defined as targeted and tailored support for organizations or agencies that includes answering questions, sharing resources, or providing guidance on a specific area. Technical […]
Preparing for the Unforeseen: Insights from the Public Health Policy & Strategy Innovation Hub Training
- By: Helen Batts, MPH
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In today’s ever-changing landscape, being an effective public health professional requires being responsive to your community’s needs, and anticipating what services and programs will be needed. Yet, traditional public health training often falls short of equipping professionals with the foresight, adaptability, and collaborative tools needed to navigate future challenges effectively. A 2023 analysis of 201 […]
Helping the Helpers: How We Can Support Public Health Training Developers
- By: Caitlin Moore, MSW, MPH
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Many public health professionals are aware of “Train the Trainer” programs that instruct professionals on providing necessary knowledge or skills to other practitioners, but how does the trainer know where to start? How do they get support, and what does- or can- that look like? In 2023, the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) […]
Public Health Infrastructure Grant Training and Technical Assistance Accessibility Guide
- By: Chloe Lake
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This Accessibility Guide was created by the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) to make the delivery of training and technical assistance through the OE22-2203: Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems Grant, commonly referred to as the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG), more inclusive. PHIG is a five-year investment providing funding […]
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