This presentation will cover the difference between misinformation and disinformation and their implications for public health. Participants will learn how surveillance systems can be used in response to mis- and
Leadership Domain: Data-Informed Decision Making and Problem Solving
Gun Violence is a Public Health Issue: Policy Solutions Can Save Lives
Gun violence is a threat to public health. As of November 1, 2023, according to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been 586 mass shootings in the United States just
Introduction to Ethics for CHWs
Community Health Workers face ethical dilemmas on a daily basis. Ethical challenges can range in severity and in some cases can be quite complex. This short introduction raises awareness of
Introduction to Systems Thinking
This training will provide an overview of key concepts and specific tools for use with a systems thinking approach. After completing this course, you will be able to… – Define
Creating Transgender Inclusive Healthcare Environments
This course is designed to support public health and healthcare professionals to develop inclusive environments for transgender and gender diverse individuals. We will review current terms and methods for collecting
Bringing Invisible Populations to Light: Methods for an Inclusive Population Health
This program explored the challenges associated with obtaining data about marginalized and hard-to-reach populations. Which populations are ?hidden? from existing public health statistics? What methods and techniques can help us
Data for Decision-Making: The Cornerstone of Public Health Practice
Reliable data is necessary for public health, in every aspect of practice. In this session, the presenters will talk about the variety of ways data are critical to public health
Designing Effective Infographics for Public Health
Effective communication is an essential element of public health efforts. Public health professionals need ways to make health messages easy to understand for all members of the community they serve
Epidemiology and Race: Why and How We Study Racial Health Disparities (Part 3)
This series of panels will examine how race and racial health disparities are studied in epidemiology. The first panel in our series will explore the history of census data, how
Equity and Ethics in Public Health Research and Evaluation
Join Maine Public Health Association and our partners in a day-long event to engage in dialogue and learning around equity and ethics in public health research and evaluation. Over the