Learn how to support state, tribal, local, territorial, and freely associated state health departments, or their tribal equivalents with the new Essentials for Supporting Health Departments and Other Governmental Public Health Agencies training plan from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The trainings are free, and you can go at your own pace, covering topics like governance structure, and working with tribal nations. https://lnkd.in/e56EyBc4
Public Health Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, DC 20,789 followers
Advancing the public health workforce to achieve organizational excellence.
About us
The Public Health Foundation (PHF) is dedicated to achieving healthy communities through research, training, and technical assistance. For 50 years, this national, non-profit organization has been creating new information and helping health agencies and other community health organizations connect to and more effectively use information to manage and improve performance, understand and use data, and strengthen the workforce. PHF is incorporated in the District of Columbia as a private non-profit 501(C)(3) organization. PHF is an independent, non-membership organization, governed by an eleven-member Board of Directors composed of two state health officers, two local public health officers, one local board of health member, and six individuals from academic, private sector, and other public health agency settings.
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https://www.phf.org
External link for Public Health Foundation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1970
- Specialties
- Public Health Quality Improvement, Public Health Workforce Development, Public Health Resources and Tools, and Strengthening the quality and performance of public health practice
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1300 L Street, NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005, US
Employees at Public Health Foundation
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Michael Barry, CAE
Vice President, Organizational Development and Partnerships
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Harry Lenderman Ed.D.
Consultant at Public Health Foundation
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Shauna Fitzgerald
Program Director | Product Leader | Process Improvement Specialist | Backyard Bird Enthusiast
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Ryan Francis
Marketing and Communications Manager at Public Health Foundation
Updates
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The new "Fostering a Culture of Immunization in Your Practice" online training from PHF, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, includes detailed scenario-based learning activities that healthcare professionals can utilize to navigate vaccine-related conversations with patients and families. Free continuing education (CE) credits are available upon completion. Learn more and register on the TRAIN Learning Network: https://bit.ly/45NZJGZ
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Save the date: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, in partnership with PHF, is hosting the second installment in a webinar series designed to help attendees advance accountability and performance management in their public health departments. This session, Operationalizing Performance Management in a Health Department, will equip participants with practical insights and strategies that can be immediately applied to effectively operationalize performance management. Registrants can choose to attend either August 28, 2024 at 8pm ET or September 17, 2024 at 3pm ET. This webinar is intended for state, tribal, territorial, and local health departments. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/ejRXzc7T
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Thank you, National Network of Public Health Institutes, for highlighting our collaborative work with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the City of Milwaukee Health Department through PHIG technical assistance!
NNPHI's latest blog post explores how the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the City of Milwaukee Health Department leveraged PHIG technical assistance from Public Health Foundation (PHF) to develop robust workforce development plans. These plans are not just ticking boxes—they are transforming our public health infrastructure to better serve communities. While each health departments had specific goals - from prepping for re-accreditation to building an anti-racist workforce - both used tailored strategies and expert guidance from PHF to tackle workforce challenges head-on. Read the full story to learn how this collaboration will help these health department ensure supportive work environment, improve employee retention, and maximize their investment in staff training: https://lnkd.in/g4PB-xhW #PublicHealth #WorkforceDevelopment #PHIG #CommunityImpact #WorkforcePlanning #CoreCompetencies #EssentialServices
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Join PHF as we highlight the crucial role of routine immunizations in protecting communities from vaccine-preventable diseases. To learn more, explore these #NIAM resources: https://lnkd.in/eUzxUWrk
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Quality improvement (QI) in public health is the use of a deliberate and defined improvement process that is responsive to community needs and improving population health. Ensuring QI tools are accessible to health departments is why PHF developed the Public Health Quality Improvement Encyclopedia mobile app. This free app includes 75 QI tools and an extensive glossary to help health departments fulfill their missions, apply for accreditation, and become more efficient and effective. Learn more and download the app: https://lnkd.in/g_eJW8i7
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Attending #NACCHO360? Stop by PHF's exhibit booth to learn more about our resources, tools, and services, and meet some of our team! Join PHF as we will also be presenting on topics such as performance management, assessing workforce needs, and workforce development. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ev3_DJe8
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Planning to attend NACCHO's NACCHO360 July 23-26? Join PHF as we will engage in on-site sessions discussing performance management, assessing workforce needs, and workforce development training strategies and solutions. See you there! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ev3_DJe8 #PublicHealth
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Public health professionals: Looking to engage in professional development while having the flexibility of virtual learning? Register for this year’s Public Health Learning Forum from October 15-18, 2024! This year’s theme is ‘Workforce Development In Action.’ Attendees will have the opportunity to join sessions focusing on training and tools to support public health workforce development and building governmental public health workforce capacity. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gkTgupHY
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The Public Health Foundation (PHF) is excited to announce the launch of Fostering a Culture of Immunization in Your Practice, an interactive training developed in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The self-guided training provides healthcare professionals with practical strategies and resources to create a positive culture of immunization in their clinics. Free continuing education (CE) credit is available. Visit our website to learn more and share the training: https://bit.ly/45NZJGZ
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