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Workforce Wednesday

09 April 2025
The Future of Public Health? It's in Good Hands (Yours!)
April 7- 13 marks National Public Health Week! One of this year’s spotlight themes is The Future of Public Health Starts Here: Strengthening the Public Health Workforce. A strong and resilient workforce is essential to keeping communities healthy and ready to tackle our toughest challenges. Whether you're a student, seasoned professional, or somewhere in between, there's a role for everyone. Key…
26 March 2025
Catch the KPHA WFD Buzz at this Week’s Annual Conference!
This week, the KPHA Workforce Development (WFD) Committee is live and in action at the 77th Annual Kentucky Public Health Association Educational Conference! Be sure to swing by our exhibitor booth in the second-floor Learning Lounge, where you can explore how WFD initiatives are driving real change across Kentucky. From training and retention strategies to public health pipeline development, ou…
12 March 2025
Become a Better Champion for Health Literacy
Special thanks to EKU Public Health Seniors Maddie Bowen and Emma Garland for generating the 3/12/25 Wednesday Workforce Wisdom! Did You Know? Nearly 9 out of 10 adults struggle to understand and use health information when it’s complex or jargon-heavy. (Source: HHS National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy) Quick Tip: Clear, accessible communication improves health outcomes! Become A Be…
26 February 2025
Ignite Your Public Health Training Journey: Explore, Engage, and Evolve!
Ready to jumpstart your public health journey? The Public Health 101 Series is here to guide you, whether you're new to the field or a seasoned professional looking for a refresher. This on-demand CDC e-training format lets you learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. Here's what you'll explore: Epidemiology: Track and understand disease patterns. Public Health Informatics & Surveillanc…
29 January 2025
SOPHE Career Hub – Your Pathway to Public Health Success!
Looking for your next big opportunity? The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) Career Hub connects talent with opportunity! Explore Featured Jobs and unlock valuable career resources through our Career Planning Portal. Whether focusing on Career Growth, Interviewing Tips, or Professional Development, this one-stop resource has you covered! Ready to take the next step? Start exploring tod…
15 January 2025
Learn More about the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials’ (ASTHO) PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center
The PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center is a curated collection of resources to address moral injury, burnout, resilience and retention for public health agency leaders, supervisors and team members. From ASTHO's Public Health - Hope, Equity, Resilience and Opportunity (PH-HERO) Initiative, public health agencies now have curated resources at their fingertips to protect, support, connect and grow…
18 December 2024
Tune In: Leading Public Health Podcast
Ready to navigate the complexities of public health leadership? The Leading Public Health podcast from the Region IV Public Health Training Center is your go-to resource for exploring leadership challenges, strategies, and solutions that empower the public health workforce. Featured Series Include: Adaptive Leadership for Public Health Series – Discover practical tools for leading through cha…
04 December 2024
Recharge Your Workforce Wellness This Holiday Season: Adaptive Strategies for Managing the “Holiday Blues”
The holidays can be a joyful time—but they can also bring unique challenges. Take a moment to prioritize your wellness and join the Region IV Public Health Training Center for the live webinar: Workforce Wellness Recharge—Holiday Edition: Adaptive Strategies for Working with the “Holiday Blues” Date: December 10, 2024 Time: 12:00–1:30 pm ET Platform: Zoom This interactive session will help publ…