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9/3/2025: One Document to Find Them All: Mapping Maine’s State Plans That Impact Health
Thursday, September 4th 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET What you'll learn: Understand the process used to identify, extract, and organize Maine's state-level plans. Use the completed document to identify key plan elements, including goals, metrics, recommendations, and funding sources. ... More
8/7/2025: Spiritual Well-Being and Resiliency
Thursday, August 7th 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET What you'll learn: What is spiritual well-being and why is it important Practices to foster well-being in oneself and in community
PH WINS 2024: New National Data Reveals Public Health Workforce Trends and Training Needs
New PH WINS 2024 Data Is Here — Thank You, Region 1! The New England Public Health Training Center (NEPHTC) is excited to share the release of the 2024 Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS)—the only nationally representative... More
7/24/2025: Behavioral Health Foundations for CHWs
Thursday, July 24th 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET What you'll learn: Define behavioral health and explain its relevance to whole-person care. Describe the unique role of CHWs in promoting mental wellness and supporting individuals. Understand common mental health concerns... More
NEPHTC Trainings Win Three International E-Learning Association Awards!
The New England Public Health Training Center has won three International E-Learning Association (IELA) Awards for Online Learning Experience for three of our online trainings for public health professionals! The International E-Learning Awards are given each year for best work... More
7/17/2025: Democracy is a Public Health Issue: Tools to Support Nonpartisan Voter Access
Thursday, July 17th 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET What you'll learn: Understand the link between voting and public health outcomes. Identify legally sound, nonpartisan ways to support voter access. See real-life examples of voter registration integrated across communities. Walk... More
The 2025 Rural Health Leadership Institute (RHLI) Application is Now Open!
The New England Rural Health Leadership Institute (RHLI) is designed to help aspiring leaders in public health and primary care strengthen their collaborative support of community health while expanding their own leadership skills. The program — which runs September - November 2025 — uses... More
6/5/2025: Creative Expression as Preventive Medicine
Thursday, June 5th 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET What you'll learn: To examine the relationship between music and the brain for a clear understanding of why music is able to help with speech, movement, and expression. Specific initiatives in... More
Maine Cancer Prevention Policy Toolkit
Check out the new cancer prevention toolkit from MPHA and the Maine Cancer Foundation! As Maine experiences the highest cancer rate in New England, the Maine Public Health Association (MPHA), the Maine Cancer Foundation, and policymakers came together to create a comprehensive informational... More
2025 NEPHTC Student Stipend Application: Now Open!
The 2025-2026 NEPHTC Student Stipend Application is Now Open! The New England Public Health Training Center (NEPHTC) provides $3,500 in financial support to 27 public health students engaging in field placements and/or faculty-student collaborative projects during the 2025-2026 academic year. Projects must serve medically underserved and/or rural areas or populations in... More