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Each year in the United States, seasonal influenza (the flu) causes severe illness, hospitalizations, and even death. Flu Season is Not OverAt the beginning of flu season, the Public Health Foundation (PHF) provided a list of available trainings that address flu transmission. Unfortunately, flu sea...

PHF E-News: News for Public Health (August 2013)

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August 7, 2013

Public Health Foundation E-News News for Public Health In This Issue Reviewing the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals Kim Barnhill Looks Out for the Health of All Floridians Obesity is Now Classified as a Disease: Education and Training Opportunities Increase the Eff...

Obesity Classified as a Disease: Improve Education with TRAIN

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July 24, 2013

On June 18, 2013, the American Medical Association voted to classify obesity as a disease.1 With more than 35% of U.S. adults and 17% of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years considered obese, this decision will help elevate the importance of prevention interventions.2,3 Furthermore, the formal...

Increase the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Your Work

Posted in: Performance Management and Quality Improvement, PHF News, and Workforce Development

July 19, 2013

Released almost a year ago, the Public Health Foundation’s (PHF) Public Health Quality Improvement Encyclopedia provides public health professionals and others with 75 quality improvement (QI) tools and examples to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of your work. With the Encyclopedia, you can...

PHF E-News: News for Public Health (June 2013)

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June 27, 2013

Public Health Foundation E-News News for Public Health In This Issue Share Your Thoughts on the National Public Health Improvement Initiative How Can You Support the Development of Successful Academic Health Departments? How Does Your Organization Handle Change? Identify and Track Y...