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World Hepatitis Day: Get Involved. Get Educated.

Posted in: TRAINby Samantha Draper

July 25, 2013

July 28, 2013 is the 6th anniversary of World Hepatitis Day. Sponsored by the World Hepatitis Alliance, this day provides international focus for patient groups and people living with hepatitis B and C. This event is an opportunity in which interested groups can raise awareness and influence real...

Full Steam Ahead for Florida-TRAIN

Posted in: TRAINby Samantha Draper

June 28, 2013

The Public Health Foundation and the TRAIN team are thrilled to announce the official launch of the Florida-TRAIN (FL-TRAIN) customized affiliate site (affiliates are states, national organizations, or educational institutions who have purchased a customized TRAIN portal). Florida joins the TRAIN network as...

Celebrate Men’s Health Month This June with TRAIN

Posted in: TRAINby Samantha Draper

May 31, 2013

During June, National Men’s Health Month is celebrated. This month is anchored by a Congressional health education program and is celebrated across the country with health screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities. The goal for this year’s National...

TRAIN Datasets Updated to Include 2012 Data

Posted in: TRAINby Samantha Draper

May 21, 2013

In order to continually advance the efforts of the Public Health Services and Systems Research (PHSSR) Agenda, data on the public health workforce must remain current. Through a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in 2010, the Public Health Foundation (PHF) created three datasets on...

Participate in National Arson Awareness Week with TRAIN

Posted in: TRAINby Samantha Draper

April 30, 2013

The week of May 5 – 11 is National Arson Awareness Week. This week is sponsored by the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and its partners: the National Fire Protection Association, International Association of Arson Investigators, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, National Association...

Updated TRAIN Snapshot Released

Posted in: TRAINby Samantha Draper

March 25, 2013

The TRAIN Snapshot has been updated to reflect the most recent statistics at the start of 2013. This brochure illustrates some of the numbers and facts about TRAIN, the premier learning management system for professionals and volunteers who protect the public’s health. The updated TRAIN Snapshot can...

Applications Open for E-Learning Institute

Posted in: TRAINby Samantha Draper

February 15, 2013

Public Health Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office of Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services (OSELS) are now accepting applications for the E-Learning Institute. This pilot of the E-Learning Institute will “focus on empowering a pilot group of 8 to...

Did you know? Spanish Language TRAIN User Quick Guide Available

Posted in: TRAINby Samantha Draper

February 14, 2013

The TRAIN User Quick Guide is a reference for learners when assistance is needed navigating through some of TRAIN’s basic functionalities. This resource, previously only offered in English, has now been translated into Spanish to accommodate the growing number of Spanish speakers in the United States. ...

TRAIN Celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month

Posted in: TRAINby Samantha Draper

February 6, 2013

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month which is sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA) and aims to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. This year’s campaign, “Get a Gold Medal Smile,” aims to organize “thousands of dedicated dental professionals, health care...

Participate in National Cancer Month & World Cancer Day with TRAIN

Posted in: TRAINby Samantha Draper

February 4, 2013

This year World Cancer Day takes place on February 4th, which is part of the month long celebration of National Cancer Prevention Month. World Cancer Day, organized by the Union for International Cancer Control (IUCC), is an opportunity to raise cancer awareness and dismiss misconceptions about the...