21st Century Learning Community Podcast Series

The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) explores public health systems transformation in a series of audio and video podcasts featuring members of its 21st Century Learning Community. This series was made possible with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Indiana: Impact of the Governor’s Public Health Commission 10/17/2024

Indiana: Impact of the Governor’s Public Health Commission In August 2021, the Governor’s Public Health Commission was established in Indiana. This podcast episode explores how this has led to new and innovative efforts to invest in the state’s public health workforce. Guest: Pam Pontones, Deputy Health Commissioner for Local Health Services, Indiana Department of Health Resources: /episode/index/show/5246b09b-b85d-4470-8825-47f7fddda29d/id/32480842

Virginia: Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence 10/10/2024

Virginia: Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence The Virginia Department of Health has overhauled its recruitment efforts to enhance its public health workforce. This podcast episode explores the state’s new Talent Acquisition Center and describes how it has revolutionized the way the state recruits for open positions. Guest: Bridget Cochran, Internships Coordinator, Virginia Department of Health Resources: /episode/index/show/5246b09b-b85d-4470-8825-47f7fddda29d/id/32480722

North Carolina: The State of Public Health Funding 10/03/2024

North Carolina: The State of Public Health Funding The North Carolina Division of Public Health has made investing in equity and partnerships with local health departments two of its key funding priorities. This podcast episode explores the state's equity-driven approach to funding their public health system. Guest: Erin Fry Sosne, Director of Strategy, North Carolina Division of Public Health Resources: /episode/index/show/5246b09b-b85d-4470-8825-47f7fddda29d/id/32480647

Missouri: Grassroots Approach to Transforming Public Health 09/26/2024

Missouri: Grassroots Approach to Transforming Public Health Public health transformation in Missouri blossomed out of a grassroots approach. This podcast episode explores how this approach has evolved and strengthened relationships across the public health system in Missouri. Guests: Jaci McReynolds, Project Manager, #HealthierMO Daniel Bogle, Health Policy Director, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Resources: /episode/index/show/5246b09b-b85d-4470-8825-47f7fddda29d/id/32480557

Wisconsin: Partnering to Strengthen the Public Health System 09/19/2024

Wisconsin: Partnering to Strengthen the Public Health System The Wisconsin Public Health Forward Initiative brings together government, academic, and public health partners to align priorities and transform statewide public health infrastructure. This podcast episode explores how the Wisconsin Department of Health Services uses partnerships to strengthen its public health system. Guest: Paula Tran, State Health Officer, Wisconsin Department of Health Resources: /episode/index/show/5246b09b-b85d-4470-8825-47f7fddda29d/id/32480522

Oregon: Investing in Rural Communications 09/12/2024

Oregon: Investing in Rural Communications A communication gap was identified in Oregon, which can lead to unequal access to information and perpetuate existing disparities. This podcast episode explores a Rural Communications Coordinator position that was established in response to the need and highlights the impact the role has on transforming public health overall. Guest: Sarah Lochner, Executive Director, Oregon Coalition of Local Health Officials Resources: /episode/index/show/5246b09b-b85d-4470-8825-47f7fddda29d/id/32480487

Nebraska: Coaching Support for the Public Health Workforce 09/05/2024

Nebraska: Coaching Support for the Public Health Workforce Public health transformation requires us to reimagine a different work than the one we live in now. This podcast episode explores a unique training program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health that is allowing the future workforce to do just that. Guest: Katie Brandert, Assistant Dean for Public Health Practice, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health Resources: /episode/index/show/5246b09b-b85d-4470-8825-47f7fddda29d/id/32480402

Washington: Partnering for Public Health Transformation 08/29/2024

Washington: Partnering for Public Health Transformation Public health transformation in Washington relies on a partnership between all parts of their public health system - local health jurisdictions, Tribal health departments, the state Board of Health, and the state Department of Health. This podcast episode explores how the system has partnered to ensure equitable access to the Foundational Public Health Services. Guest: Jeff Ketchel, Director of the Foundational Public Health Services, Washington State Department of Health Resources: . /episode/index/show/5246b09b-b85d-4470-8825-47f7fddda29d/id/32480372

Nevada: Assessing Capacity in Rural Counties 08/22/2024

Nevada: Assessing Capacity in Rural Counties Increasing access to the Foundational Public Health Services requires an understanding of current capacity. This podcast episode explores how Nevada assessed their capacity across the state’s 15 rural counties. Guest: Amy Hyne-Suthlerland, Public Health Coordinator, Nevada Association of Counties (NACO) Resources: /episode/index/show/5246b09b-b85d-4470-8825-47f7fddda29d/id/32479867

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