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Encouraging Youth in the Public Health Field? Here is One Tool from the CDC!
We are excited to share this announcement from the CDC regarding their new online program for middle-and high-school students: "Developing our public health workforce begins with inspiring future generations to pursue public health career paths. To help advance this mission and... More
Protecting Reproductive Rights: What Can Public Health Do?
After the news of the leaked SCOTUS draft of a decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade, Boston University School of Public Health Dean Sando Galea wrote this article stating that access to safe, legal abortion falls under the human right... More
5/24 Homelessness, Housing and Community Solutions
Tuesday, May 24th 2022 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST Description: This webinar will describe the intersection between homelessness and housing and public health and health outcomes. It will discuss how housing is a social determinant of health and identify local solutions... More
3 NEPHTC Courses Selected for Public Health Americorps
NEPHTC is delighted to announce that the CDC, in partnership with Americorps, has curated and selected three of NEPTHC's courses to be part of a training plan for the new Public Health Americorps program. According to the email we received, More
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
NEPHTC is honoring Mental Health Awareness Month this May. We want to highlight a few of our recorded webinars that discuss mental health, a topic that is especially important for public health professionals. Wherever you are in your mental health journey, More
New Training Calendar from the Local Public Health Institute!
Our training partners at the Local Public Health Institute of Massachusetts put together a resource to help managers and workforce developers plan training for their staff and workforce. Though it is Massachusetts focused, it also includes regional and national events... More
5/3 Using Leadership Tools to Overcome Trauma in the Workplace, Part II: Teams and Cultures
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET Description: As the public health workforce has suffered documented trauma and stress since 2020, there are many calls for rebuilding a resilient public health workforce. What known and practical leadership principles and... More
4/28 Using Leadership Tools to Overcome Trauma in the Workplace, Part I: Self Awareness and the Individual
Thursday, April 28, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET Description: As the public health workforce has suffered documented trauma and stress since 2020, there are many calls for rebuilding a resilient public health workforce. What known and practical leadership principles and... More
New PHWINS Infographic on Stress and Burnout in Public Health Workforce
The 2021 Public Health Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS), which assesses nearly 45,000 public health employees, shows that more than half of the public health workforce report at least one symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder, burnout, stress, and intentions... More
3/31 Happy Transgender Day of Visibility!
International Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31, 2022! We are celebrating the accomplishments, talent, success, and resilience of the transgender community. Transgender Day of Visibility is also a time to raise awareness of trans rights and reflect on how... More