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,
Organization: Region 1 - New England Public Health Training Center
An Introduction to Zoonoses and Vector borne Diseases and their Drivers
In the first of four screencasts the public health practitioner is introduced to zoonoses and vector borne diseases and how they differ from other infectious diseases. In subsequent screencasts, the
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
Managing Effectively: Managing Budgets and Fiscal Resources: Part 2
This webinar continues the discussion on budget assessment and budget monitoring. It moves beyond the budget cycle, and provides tips for a simple persuasive budget narrative to focus on how
The Nation’s First State-Authorized Overdose Prevention Center: Legal and Public Health Updates
In this webinar, the presenters will discuss what overdose prevention centers are and how they fit into a broader continuum of care for people who use drugs. Attendees will learn
The Next Normal: Politics and Health
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of politics and policies in mobilizing and protecting the public. What can we learn from the political failures and successes of the Covid-19 era
The Sisyphus Curse: The Relentless Work of Public Health: How to Survive and Thrive
This webinar will explore historically relevant, disruptive events and the people who endured them, revealing personal attributes and team dynamics. The instructor will suggest anger management and de-escalation tactics to
The Vermont Way: Communicating through science and clear public health messaging
In February of 2020 Vermont began preparing for what became the COVID-19 pandemic. From the start, the Governor and the people supporting him, most notably the Commissioner at the Vermont
The Future of Population Health (Part 2): Population Health: Major Challenges
This conversation is the second program in a three-part series convening contributing authors from The Milbank Quarterly’s special issue celebrating its 100th anniversary, titled, The Future of Population Health: Challenges
Transgender Introductory Primer
The Transgender Introductory Primer is ideal for a variety of professionals in the helping and health professions, particularly mental health, social service and medical providers. During this training, participants will