New TRAIN Learning Network Platform
September 30, 2016
The TRAIN Learning Network is now powered by a brand new, state-of-the-art learning management system (LMS) platform. The first phase of the platform, which includes major learner features, is now available on the national TRAIN site at www.train.org and the CDC TRAIN site at www.train.org/cdctrain/....
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Opioid Population Health Driver Diagram (Draft)
September 20, 2016
The opioid epidemic has been in the news and on the minds of public health and healthcare professionals from coast to coast, prompting the U.S. Surgeon General to send a letter to over 2.3 million leaders calling for action1. Like other population health issues, efforts to address this crisis will be...
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How Local Public Health is Tackling the Opioid Crisis (Archived Webinar)
September 6, 2016
This archived webinar, co-hosted by the Public Health Foundation (PHF) and the Bio-Defense Network, provides information, examples, and resources for communities addressing opioid use. Originally presented in August 2016, this 60-minute webinar includes resources from PHF and presentations from local...
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Practical Approaches for Zika Preparedness and Response (Archived Webinar)
September 1, 2016
This archived webinar, co-hosted by the Public Health Foundation (PHF) and the Bio-Defense Network, focuses on practical and replicable efforts being carried out by local health departments to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Zika. Originally presented in July 2016, this 60-minute webinar includes...
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Practical Application of the Updated PHAB Guide (Archived Webinar)
August 22, 2016
This archived webinar, cohosted by the Public Health Foundation (PHF) and Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), provides information on important accreditation changes and updates to PHAB's Guide to National Public Health Department Initial Accreditation (PHAB Guide). Originally presented in August...
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National Training Plans Available on TRAIN
August 17, 2016
The TRAIN Learning Network provides organizations with a platform to create training plans, a collection of vetted courses designed to address specific gaps in knowledge, skills, and competence. National organizations are invited to work directly with PHF’s TRAIN team to develop national training...
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Community Stakeholder Services Map
August 12, 2016
The Community Stakeholder Services Map assists a community health improvement team in identifying services affiliated with a community health issue. This quality improvement tool helps to develop a visual representation of where services are physically located in relation to each other. Developed by...
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A Performance Management Initiative for Local Health Department Vector Control Programs
August 10, 2016
Local health department (LHD) vector control programs have experienced budget reductions, resulting in reduced capacity and decreased ability to identify and quickly respond to emerging vector-borne diseases such as Chikungunya and Zika. "A Performance Management Initiative for Local Health Department...
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Enhancing Physical Activity Opportunities Population Health Driver Diagram
July 18, 2016
This Enhancing Physical Activity Opportunities Population Health Driver Diagram was developed in 2016 by the Cabarrus Health Alliance as part of their work as an awardee in the CDC's Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program. A population health driver diagram identifies primary...
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Use of the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals for Health Department Performance Improvement and Public Health Accreditation Board Accreditation
June 30, 2016
The Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (Core Competencies) are a consensus set of foundational skills for the broad practice of public health and are used by public health professionals and organizations across the country. To help guide future work related to the Core Competencies,...
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