This module focuses on the role of law as a critical tool for furthering public health. It will explore federal and state authority for governmental intercession in matters of public
Leadership Domain: Policy and Advocacy
VTPHI: Vermont Community Health Equity Partnership
Since its start in January 2022, our focus is to engage, empower, and support local communities. The VT CHEP is a statewide initiative with a regional approach. We partner with
Public Health Interview Series – WHY, WHAT, HOW?
The Maine Public Health Association and NEPHTC are pleased to offer the recordings of a three-part interview series designed to share information to help everyone understand The Why, The What,
Working towards Equitable Access to Health Care for People with Disabilities
People with disabilities face numerous barriers in accessing health care, and while, the barriers to care are numerous and diverse there has been little research done to capture information from
An Overview of E-cigarette Use, Product Perceptions, Communication and Policy Issues
This seminar will provide attendees with a broad overview on what we know about e-cigarettes, including their different types, their safety, trends in product use, perceptions about these products (including
Leading a Community Driven Public Health Policy Campaign
What is the potential paradigm shift of applying human rights standards to your public health practice? At the end of the course, participants will be able to: – Identify a
Legislative Trends and Developments in Health Equity: What We Observed in 2021, What Has Happened in 2022, and Future Directions
In this webinar, we will explore legislation as a tool to advance health equity. Participants will learn about recent trends and developments and implications for future legislative activity in the
Less is More: Clear Writing for Public Health Professionals
This workshop is designed for people at all levels of public health who are looking to boost their writing skills, especially managers seeking to improve their written communication approaches with
MACHW Workshops: ABCs of Immigration & Know Your Rights
This MACHW interactive workshop series aims to support CHWs as they strive to serve their clients during these challenging times. The workshop formats will include expert panels, Q and A,
Anti-Fatness in Public Health
Our public health and healthcare systems have focused heavily on obesity as a disease to be prevented. However, much of this is confounded by weight stigma and anti-fat bias within