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May
29
Understanding Self as an Emotionally Intelligent Leader (Online workshop on 05/29/2025)
Starting:05/29/2025 @ 08:45 AM (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)Ending:05/29/2025 @ 12:00 PM (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)Type:Single-day Session -
June
5
Holistic Leadership: Championing Wellness and Modeling Self-Care for Your Team (Online Workshop on 06/05/25)
Starting:06/05/2025 @ 08:45 AM (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)Ending:06/05/2025 @ 12:00 PM (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)Type:Single-day Session
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Note: This is a recording of a webinar held on December 7, 2017. Training Overview This webinar will discuss an overview of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of State and Local Readiness and Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Program, including the following: Public Health Preparedness Capabilities, State and Local Operational Readiness, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Resources, and Role of Public Health in Emergency Response. 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 Harald Pietz Mr. Pietz has served as a CDC Branch Chief; Senior Advisor; Environmental Protection Specialist; Management Analyst; Emergency Management Specialist; Public Health Advisor, and Personnel Generalist. He has a wealth of experience and has been actively engaged in emergency preparedness and response for over a decade, starting with September 11 and anthrax attacks and continued through SARS; Monkey Pox; Space Shuttle Columbia; hurricanes Isabel, Katrina, Rita, Ivan, Gustav, Ike, Harvey, Irma, and Maria; various white powder and Ricin threats; H1N1; Haiti earthquake; Ebola and Zika. He serves in leadership within the State Coordination Task Force when it is activated for public health emergency responses. He has supported planning and preparedness for National Special Security Events, Presidential Inaugurations, and served as the Deputy for the HHS Secretary’s Emergency Response Team for the G-8 Summit. He has a BA from Jacksonville State University in political science, cum laude. 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

Building Your Community Engagement Infrastructure Plan for Improved Health Outcomes Note: This workshop has limited capacity. This is an online, interactive workshop on June 12, 2025, from 8:50 am - 12 pm ET. Participants will use Zoom to join with both video and audio. This workshop is sponsored by The Region IV Public Health Training Center. Training Description: This interactive 3-hour workshop equips participants with the tools and knowledge needed to design sustainable community engagement systems. Through guided discussions, hands-on activities, and collaborative planning, participants will explore the historical roots of mistrust in public health, define key elements of engagement and outreach, and identify components necessary for a robust community engagement infrastructure. By the end of the session, participants will have developed a preliminary draft Community Engagement Infrastructure Plan tailored to their organization to support ongoing collaboration and improved health outcomes for the communities they serve. About the Trainer: Dr. Joyee Washington is a Community-Engaged Research Consultant from Jackson, Mississippi. In 2020, she founded Joyee Washington Consulting with a mission to revolutionize public health by transforming public health research into life-changing public health solutions. Through her business, Dr. Joyee works with community-based organizations, non-profits, public health organizations, and academic institutions to help them build meaningful community partnerships, conduct impactful research, and create data-informed solutions. Dr. Joyee has over 18 years of research experience and 10 years of public health experience. Her educational background includes advanced degrees in biomedical sciences and public health. In 2022, she graduated with her PhD in Education (emphasis in research, evaluation, statistics, and assessment). As a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), she has served as a coordinator of community based participatory research, coordinator of community outreach for health resources, and faculty member in the Department of Public Health at The University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Joyee believes that a healthier and equitable future lies in the power of our communities. Additionally, Dr. Joyee is host of The Public Health Joy Podcast, a safe space for real and honest conversation about public health research and the relationship building processes necessary to bring joy to the communities we serve. CERTIFICATE: The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an 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 July 23, 2018. Training Overview The modern public health workforce must not only be specialized and knowledgeable experts in scientific disciplines, but also in the strategic skills necessary to be impactful in an increasingly complex industry. Change management is a critical knowledge area for current and future public health leaders because effective change management is often what makes the difference between a successful and failed initiative. In this webinar, you will learn what is meant by “change management,” its key concepts, and how it fits into overall organizational strategy. 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 Brian Davis, MBA Brian Davis is a project manager and change management expert with over 10 years of project implementations and designing solutions to support the people side of change. As a Lead Associate with Booz Allen Hamilton, Mr. Davis supports public health clients in strategy formation, change management expertise, IT system implementation, and communications. Mr. Davis is the founder and president of the Atlanta Chapter of the Association for Change Management Professionals (ACMP) and a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP). He holds an M.B.A. from the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business and a B.S. in Informatics from Indiana University. 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 5, 2018. Training Overview The world of public health is full of changing priorities and goals. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the many shifting demands and challenges you encounter every day. This webinar will introduce you to some ideas and tools that can support your effectiveness and well-being. We’ll discuss the relationship between change, challenge, and personal energy. You’ll learn about four key roles in the change process and the most important skills needed for each of them. And we’ll review the building blocks of resilience that you can use to help yourself and those around you deal with challenges. You will walk away with simple, practical tools you can apply immediately not only for yourself, but also for your collaborative teams. 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 Dr. Linda Hoopes brings over 25 years of experience in psychology and organizational change to her work as a consultant, trainer, and speaker, and is the author of Prosilience: Building Your Resilience for a Turbulent World. Linda received her Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Tennessee, and has served on the faculties of several institutions, including Rutgers and Georgia Tech. She is licensed as a psychologist in the state of Georgia. She incorporates a number of other influences into her work including music, photography, sailboat racing, and massage therapy. 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 July 9, 2020. Training Overview The COVID-19 Pandemic has created numerous challenges to EMS and Healthcare Providers including responding and managing injuries from exposures to cleaning chemicals and disinfectants by patients who are concerned with virus transmission. Additionally, recent protests have raised concerns regarding risks of viral transmission during crowd gatherings, however, injuries from trauma and tear gas have also been reported. During this webinar, two experts in medical toxicology, will discuss hazards from disinfectants, cleaning chemicals and tear gas as well as the emergency assessment and management of associated injuries. 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 Ziad Kazzi, MD is the Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of International Medical Toxicology Fellowship at Emory University. Paul Max, MD is the Executive Director and Past President of the American College of Medical Toxicology. 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 August 12, 2019. Training Overview Systems thinking, especially with simulation models, facilitates understanding of complex health policy problems. Using a simulation model to educate legislators, public health experts, and education leaders about the policies that have the greatest short- and long-term impact on childhood obesity can encourage strategic investment in low-cost, high-return policies. This webinar will feature the Georgia childhood obesity model created by and for legislators and other stakeholders to support dialogue on policy interventions designed to reduce childhood obesity (specifically, BMI for age percentiles). Participants will have the opportunity to explore the model and understand how policies and evidence-based interventions can impact obesity prevalence and costs over time. 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 Debra Kibbe is a Senior Research Associate in the Georgia Health Policy Center at Georgia State University where she has worked since October 2011 on obesity and health-related policy and programs throughout the United States. From 1998 to 2011, Debra served as Director of the Physical Activity and Nutrition (PAN) Program for the International Life Sciences Institute Research Foundation (ILSI RF) headquartered in Washington, D.C. where she coordinated, evaluated and published results from several school, community and health care intervention projects aimed at the prevention and management of pediatric overweight. Prior to joining the PAN program, Debra was the assistant volleyball competition manager for the 1996 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Active at the national level, Debra is faculty for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ certificate program on child and adolescent overweight. 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
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