PHF E-News: News for Public Health (August 2017)
Posted in: Community Development, Conferences and Events, Council on Linkages, Infrastructure, Performance Management and Quality Improvement, PHF News, Strategic Planning, and Workforce Development
August 15, 2017
Improve the quality and performance of your organization and the health of your community with news from the Public Health Foundation (PHF).
News, resources, tools, and information on performance management, quality improvement, and workforce development to improve the quality and performance...
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The University of Vermont Medical Center Saves Over $1 Million through Award-winning Community Partnership
Posted in: Community Development, Conferences and Events, Infrastructure, Performance Management and Quality Improvement, PHF News, and Strategic Planning
August 15, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON – Today, the Public Health Foundation (PHF) announced the 2017 winner of the Future of Population Health Award, which recognizes exemplary practice by hospitals and health systems that are collaborating with governmental health agencies and other community partners on ...
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Report: Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals Reflect Strategic Skills Needed to Take Action
Posted in: Council on Linkages, and Workforce Developmentby Kathleen Amos
July 31, 2017
The Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice (Council on Linkages) and its predecessor, the Public Health/Faculty Agency Forum, have long emphasized the need for skills that cut across public health disciplines and provide a foundation for effectively delivering the Essential...
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Council on Linkages Meeting Summary - July 2017
Posted in: Council on Linkages, and Workforce Development
July 30, 2017
Council on Linkages Meeting Summary
July 2017
The Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice (Council on Linkages) held its second meeting of 2017 on July 17th. More than 70 Council on Linkages members and friends participated in this virtual meeting, discussing...
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Public Health Learning (July 2017)
Posted in: TRAINby Samantha Draper
July 26, 2017
Public Health Learning July 2017
Preparing the workforce to improve the health of our communities
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 91 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. Drug overdose deaths and opioid-involved deaths continue to...
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A Bounty of Workforce Development Solutions
Posted in: Council on Linkages, PHF News, TRAIN, and Workforce Development
July 24, 2017
While public health workforce development is an evergreen topic, we have seen a recent surge in interest about resources to support this focus area. Inquiries for technical assistance in workforce development from the Public Health Foundation (PHF) more than tripled between May and June 2017. At the...
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PHF E-News: News for Public Health (July 2017)
Posted in: Community Development, Conferences and Events, Council on Linkages, Data Analysis, Infrastructure, Performance Management and Quality Improvement, PHF News, Strategic Planning, TRAIN, and Workforce Development
July 12, 2017
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Council on Linkages Update - June 2017
Posted in: Council on Linkages, and Workforce Development
July 6, 2017
Council on Linkages Update
June 2017
Below is the Council on Linkages Update for June 2017. Please feel free to use all or part(s) of this update in your organization's newsletter or other communications.
New Tool Available for Determining Essential Core Competencies...
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Public Health Learning (June 2017)
Posted in: TRAINby Samantha Draper
June 29, 2017
Public Health Learning June 2017
Preparing the workforce to improve the health of our communities
Summer has officially arrived! Is your community prepared? See the resources below to help ensure you and your community a safe and enjoyable summer season.
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New TRAIN Maryland Site Goes Live
Posted in: TRAIN
June 14, 2017
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene launched the state’s new TRAIN Learning Network site – TRAIN Maryland. Maryland is the 27th state on TRAIN and the 30th overall affiliate (states, national organizations, or educational institutions who have purchased a customized TRAIN portal) to...
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