Region IV Public Health Training Center

Note: This is a self-paced online course. Training Overview This course will provide an introduction to mentorship, best practices and expectations of mentees and mentors, and organizational strategies for implementing a successful mentorship program to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. In this course, mentorship is presented as an effective strategy to advance DEI among individuals, groups, and organizations, especially those in governmental public health agencies. There are no prerequisites. The course contains three modules: the content module, a resources module, and an evaluation. After finishing all three modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard. The entire training is expected to take 45 minutes to complete. Participants will need a broadband internet connection (Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred browsers) and computer speakers. For technical support, please contact emoryphtc@emory.edu.    About the Course Developers This course was developed by the Region IV Public Health Training Center at the Emory University Rollins Schools of Public Health. We would like to thank Vincent L. Briley, MA, Assistant Dean of Learning and Engagement at Cuyahoga Community College, Metropolitan Campus for his contribution to the content of this module, and Kirsten Rodgers, EdD, MSPH, MCHES, Lead Learning and Development Specialist, and founder of Proximate Learning for her contribution to the content and design of this module.    This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. Read more

Age-Friendly Public Health Systems in Action  Note: This is a recording of a live webinar held on September 17, 2024.  Training Overview: Over the last 10 years, the number of adults in the U.S. aged 65 and over increased by over 34%, and is expected to grow to 98 million, or 24% of the U.S. population by 2060. Healthy aging has not historically been central to the public health agenda but clearly, public health interventions are at least partly responsible for the longevity we are experiencing today. Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) is working to elevate healthy aging as a core public health function through its Age-Friendly Public Health Systems (AFPHS) movement, based on a framework of six tenets that are guiding public health efforts to improve older adult health and well-being. This web training session will introduce participants to AFPHS, including examples from one local and one state health department that have adopted and implemented APHFS principles.  About the Presenters: Megan Wolfe, JD, is the Senior Policy Development Manager at TFAH, where she works with the Policy Development team to advance a modernized, accountable public health system. Ms. Wolfe has been engaged in public policy and advocacy for over 20 years and has represented Fortune 500 and non-profit organizations. Most recently she served as Government Relations Manager for ASCD, an international education association comprising teachers, principals, superintendents, and higher education professionals. Primarily focused on education issues, she advocated for a whole-child approach to education, increased support for educator professional development, and raising the federal investment for education overall. Prior to her association with ASCD, she served as Government Relations Manager for the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, coordinating and leading all their federal advocacy efforts, including their annual lobby day, public policy agenda, and state affiliate advocacy efforts. She also has Capitol Hill experience, serving as a staff member for the Senate Judiciary Committee working on the federal judgeship confirmation process. Ms. Wolfe received her undergraduate degree in Government from the University of Texas at Austin and earned a J.D. from the Antonin Scalia Law School (formerly the George Mason University School of Law). Karon L. Phillips, PhD, MPH, is the Policy Development Manager at TFAH, where she works with the Policy Development team on the age-friendly public health systems initiative. This initiative is focused on making healthy aging a core priority for public health. Prior to joining TFAH, she served as the Program Manager for USAging enGAGED, The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults. Dr. Phillips has also served as a Scientific Review Officer contractor for the Center for Scientific Review at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In this position, she supported the scientific review of research grant applications made to the NIH. She also has experience leading the implementation of programs and services focused on health promotion, including chronic disease self-management and falls prevention, and developing new partnerships to provide community -based services to older adults. Dr. Phillips received her undergraduate degree in English and Women’s Studies from Cornell University and earned her Master of Public Health degree and Ph.D. in Aging Studies from the University of South Florida. She currently holds leadership positions with the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and the American Public Health Association. She is also fellow of GSA. Elizabeth Head, MPH, specializes in aging and injury prevention. As deputy director for Injury Prevention at the Georgia Department of Public Health, Elizabeth manages staff working on injury prevention across the lifespan. She also coordinates Georgia’s CDC BOLD project. This project aims to incorporate public health into dementia work happening in the state. Ms. Head works with national, state, and local partners to achieve equitable and sustainable approaches to Injury Prevention. Ryan E. Mims, CPH, CHES®, is the Chief Health Strategist and Public Health Services Manager for the Office of Community Health Strategy & Planning at the Florida Department of Health in Walton County. During his career, Ryan has been able to develop a diverse resumé of knowledge, skills, and abilities that are required to be an effective and impactful public health professional. His continuous dedication to public health and his community has honed and intertwined his passions of early childhood literacy, healthy aging, emergency preparedness, and community design—while serving in one of the fastest growing counties in the United States, Walton County, Florida. He is experienced in planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based interventions that continuously improve policies, systems, or environments to ensure health is an obtainable goal for everyone. He is pursuing his Doctor of Public Health degree at the University of South Florida.   CERTIFICATE:  The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and a resources and evaluation module. After accessing the two modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a certificate button on their dashboard. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. Read more

Note: This is a recording of a webinar held on May 4, 2011. Training Overview Every day millions of Americans are exposed to air pollution levels that have been shown to be linked to both acute and chronic health effects. Sources of air pollution are not created equal, however, and some are known to be more toxic than others. This talk will provide an overview of specific urban air pollutants of greatest concern and discuss the relative risk of the air pollution burden in Georgia. We will also learn about methods for estimating human health risk and the limitations for interpreting these estimates. Finally, we will discuss interventions designed to protect individuals from air pollution-related adverse health impacts ranging from public policies to individual behavioral modification. The course contains two modules: a content module and a resources and evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard. This recording is approximately 90 minutes. There are no prerequisites. Participants will need a broadband internet connection (Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred browsers) and computer speakers. For technical support, please contact emoryphtc@emory.edu. About the Trainer Jeremy Sarnat, ScD and Tegan Boehmer, PhD, MPH Sarnat has conducted air pollution exposure and health research for the past 15 years, measuring pollutant exposures in various populations, in particular sensitive cohorts such as children, seniors and individuals with CPD. Currently, he has been conducting a study investigating in-vehicle exposures in a cohort of healthy and asthmatic car commuters and corresponding acute heart and lung response. He has worked as staff scientist for 4 years at the Israel Union for Environmental Defense in Tel Aviv, a non-profit organization of scientists and lawyers promoting sustainable development and pollution prevention. Dr. Boehmer has a PhD and MPH degree from Saint Louis University School of Public Health and is a graduate of CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) program where she completed a two-year field assignment at the Tri-County Health Department in Denver, Colorado. Since 2008, she has worked as an epidemiologist in the Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Branch in the CDC. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. Read more

Note: This is a recording of a webinar held on November 18, 2019. Training Overview What is Harm Reduction? How does it improve public health? By focusing on positive change, harm reduction encompasses a range of evidence-based and cost-effective services to reduce negative consequences for people who use drugs. During this webinar you will learn about specific harm reduction interventions including Syringe Service Programs (SSP) and Naloxone distribution. Also there will be insight into a few of the barriers to successfully implement harm reductions programs as well as how these programs can make the community stronger and more capable of reducing overdose, disease burden and community isolation. The course contains two modules: a content module and a resources and evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard. This recording is approximately 90 minutes. There are no prerequisites. Participants will need a broadband internet connection (Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred browsers) and computer speakers. For technical support, please contact emoryphtc@emory.edu. About the Trainer Robert Childs, MPH is currently a Technical Expert Lead at JBS International, focusing on providing technical assistance on rural overdose prevention projects. He also worked as North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition’s (NCHRC) Executive Director from 2009-2018 and oversaw the agency's operations, program implementation and innovation. Robert Childs specializes in harm reduction practice, overdose prevention and response initiatives, drug policy advocacy and reform, law enforcement assisted diversion (LEAD) and law enforcement occupational safety & drug overdose response. At NCHRC, Robert helped develop the largest syringe exchange network, as well as community and law enforcement based naloxone distribution programs in the US South. He has been invited to speak at the United Nations, the US Congress, the FDA and multiple state legislatures on his work. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. Read more

An introduction to Health in All Policies implementation   Note: This is a recording of a live webinar held on June 26, 2024.  Training Overview Health in All Policies (HiAP) is a proven tool that agencies and organizations can use as they work to embed health considerations into decisions, policies, and programs to address the most upstream determinants of health and advance health equity. In this webinar, NACCHO will provide an introduction to HiAP and the resources available, and Franklin County Public Health, OH, will give an overview of how they implemented HiAP in their jurisdiction.  About the Presenter: Daan Wind, MPH, is a Program Analyst Public Health Law and Policy at the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). He specializes in public health policy and promotes the implementation of Health in All Policies at local health departments around the United States. Daan has a Master of Public Health and previously worked in various health policy roles in his home country of the Netherlands.  Jennie McAdams, MPH, REHS, is the Sustainability Section Supervisor at Franklin County Public Health, a section created in 2019, that includes climate change efforts, lead and healthy homes programs and the solid and infectious waste team. She also serves on NEHAs Climate Change Workgroup as well as various local committees addressing climate change and sustainability.  She leads internal and external climate efforts and works to create cross-sector partnerships.  This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. Read more

Note: This is a self-paced online course. This is the first of three courses on Public Health Reaching Across Sectors (PHRASES). Training Overview: This online course is an overview of Public Health Reaching Across Sectors or PHRASES, a compilation of communication strategies and tools for public health professionals to use to foster a better understanding of public health and the greater willingness of other sectors to engage in cross-sector partnerships. It will provide an introduction to how productive framing and messaging can improve partnerships and overall health outcomes, and an overview of the tools and strategies PHRASES provides to improve communication to other sectors. The entire training is expected to take 30 minutes to complete. There are no prerequisites. After finishing all modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard. Participants will need a broadband internet connection (Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred browsers) and computer speakers. For technical support, please contact emoryphtc@emory.edu.  About the Course Developers: PHRASES is a joint project of the de Beaumont Foundation and the Aspen Institute’s Health, Medicine and Society Program. This course was developed with the support of the Region IV Public Health Training Center at the Emory University Rollins Schools of Public Health. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. By enrolling in this course, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: de Beaumont Foundation, 7501 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1310e, Bethesda, MD, 20814, US, https://www.debeaumont.org. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact. Read more