GEAR UP FOR OUR FALL 2015 - SPRING 2016 TRAINING SERIES
Are you ready to build capacity in your community coalition or organization? We've tailored these webinars and trainings with you in mind. Our offerings are presented by the Community Health Training Institute at no cost, thanks to funding from the MA Department of Public Health. Read More
OCTOBER 8 WEBINAR: WHAT IS PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOW DOES IT IMPACT ALL SECTORSEssential introduction for new coalition members from different sectors: housing, health care, transportation, planning, and others. Led by Maddie Ribble (MPHA) with guests Barry Keppard (MAPC) and Kathy Wicks (Bay State Health).
COALITION QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Learn how your coalition can use quality improvement strategies to build initiatives, implement ideas, evaluate success, and continuously improve community health work. Led by Karen Errichetti, DrPH, Sr Research Scientist (Health Resources is Action).
For coalitions and others: An intro to the many facets of sustainability, including sustaining strategies; outcomes; partnerships, and coalition infrastructure. Led by HRiA's Daisy Ortega. Followed by an optional Networking Lunch.
Learn the keys to coalition development and sustaining momentum. Led by MPHA's Andrea Freeman, with guest presenter Eric Rodriguez from United Neighbors of Fitchburg. Bring another coalition member with you!
Join DJ Wilson from the Mass Municipal Association for a review of approaches to advocacy; moving from programs to policy and systems change; and examples of communities that have changed policies to improve public health.
MA DPH RESPONSE TO OPIOID EPIDEMIC Like so many states across the country, MA is facing a growing epidemic of opioid addiction and overdose deaths. This crisis requires taking action in each of the following four key areas: Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery Support. Read More
Watch RWJF video: Building a Culture of Health in Our Time
FEATURED OPPORTUNITY
RWJF Evidence for Action seeks to support rigorous, high-impact, creative research projects to build and disseminate information for evidence-based approaches to building a Culture of Health. Approximately $2.2 million will be awarded annually. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Learn More
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Sincerely,
Daisy Ortega, Maia Rodriguez-Semp, and Stefanie Valovic