Resources & Tools

In partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Public Health Foundation (PHF) is pleased to announce the release of Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 14th Edition or "The Pink Book." This new edition contains updated immunization and vaccine...

Be Antibiotics Aware Resources Available Through PHF's Online Store

July 10, 2018

Each year in the United States, at least 2 million people become infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria and at least 23,000 die as a result. Antibiotics save lives but any time antibiotics are used, they can cause side effects and lead to antibiotic resistance. At least 80 million antibiotic prescri...

Managing Disruptions and Distractions Matrix

May 4, 2016

The Managing Disruptions and Distractions Matrix can be used to maneuver constant disruptions and distractions at home and at work. Used at the beginning of each week, this tool helps to chart a course for accomplishing tasks that are important and urgent. Developed by Public Health Foundation (PHF) Senior...

Healthy People 2010 Toolkit

September 10, 2010

The Healthy People 2010 Toolkit provides guidance, technical tools, and resources to help states, territories, and tribes develop and promote successful Healthy People 2010 plans and to prepare for 2015 or 2020 plans. It can also serve as a resource for communities and other entities embarking on similar...

Choose Respect Campaign Collection

August 11, 2010

Research Shows: 72% of students in 8th and 9th grade report that they are dating by the time they are in high school. One in four teens reports verbal, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse each year. 54% of students report dating violence among their peers. The Choose Respect Campaign provides...

Principles of Epidemiology in Public Health Practice, 3rd Edition

July 21, 2010

This print-based, self-study course provides public health and other healthcare professionals with basic epidemiology principles, concepts, and procedures used in the surveillance and investigation of health-related events. This resource contains key features and applications of descriptive and analytic...

Cold or Flu: Antibiotics Don't Work for You Brochure

July 21, 2010

This full color, trifold brochure briefly explains the difference between bacteria and viruses and how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. It also answers some common questions about when it is and is not appropriate to use an antibiotic. The brochure was developed by the Centers for Disease Control...

Management of Occupational Blood Exposures to HBV, HCV, or HIV Poster (Pack of 10)

July 20, 2010

If you are a healthcare provider or worker who manages occupational exposures to the transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), then you need to have this poster in your facility. This 24"x36" poster summarizes the steps involved...

About NPHPS Online Resource Center

July 16, 2010

The National Public Health Performance Standards (NPHPS) Online Resource Center is the only collection of resources designed specifically to help public health systems and boards of heath improve their performance as it relates to the Essential Public Health Services and the national standards. This...

PHF Online Store
Resources and materials for public health professionals
Online public health training courses and resources
Public Health Improvement Resource Center
Searchable database of online public health improvement resources.
Performance Improvement Services
Learn more about PHF's Quality Improvement Services