As the holiday season approaches, it’s important to prioritize health and safety for ourselves and our loved ones. From gatherings to travel, the holidays come with unique risks that can impact public health. To support our community, the Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center has compiled several resources to help you stay safe and well-informed. These resources address best practices for food safety, preventing the spread of illness and maintaining overall wellness this holiday season.

The Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center and Tulane University will be closed from December 23, 2024 until January 2, 2025 for Winter Break.

During this time, technical support for the Tulane PACE Learning Management System will be extremely limited. If you require technical assistance, please email us.

“The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.”

– W. C. Jones

The Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AASTEC) is seeking eligible American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) undergraduate and graduate student applicants enrolled in a public health, health education, or other allied field degree program for paid internship placements this spring. 

AASTEC is also accepting applications from individuals who have recently graduated from a master’s program (within the past two years) for professional internship placements. Professional interns are expected to commit to a 6-month placement within our organization and work approximately 35 hours/week.

Interested individuals are invited to learn more about the internship program and apply online by Monday, December 23, 2024.

Students interested in completing a practicum, capstone, or fulfilling a field experience course requirement with AASTEC should reach out to Carolyn Parshall, MPH, directly at cparshall@aaihb.org.

First-time applicants will need to submit a completed application form, letter of recommendation, a current CV/resume, and up-to-date transcripts. Undergraduate applicants must have completed a full year of college coursework before being considered for an internship position. 

Navya Jeldi and Dr. Reinschmidt staffing the OPHTC exhibitor table at the 2024 OPHA conference at Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

This year, the Oklahoma Public Health Training Center (OPHTC) hosted an exhibitor table at the 2024 Oklahoma Public Health Association (OPHA) conference in early November, where Dr. Reinschmidt and I had the opportunity to represent the OPHTC. We discussed our work, shared resources, and engaged with a variety of attendees. Dr. Reinschmidt also served as one of the moderators for the OPHA Community Health Worker (CHW) Section’s panel, facilitating an insightful discussion. 

Our exhibitor table showcased the OPHTC website, explaining who we are and what we do, and highlighting our publications on the 2019 needs assessments. We also shared our recent APHA poster on public health student stipends, reflecting on a decade of support for students, and emphasized the 2024-2025 stipend opportunities for students at the OU Hudson College of Public Health (HCOPH). 

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Course Spotlight:

Orientation to the Essentials of Public Health - Introductory Level

Course Description:

Orientation to the Essentials of Public Health, Introductory Level provides a brief history of public health in the US. It also discusses the guiding principles for those who practice public health. From the initial three core functions of public health first defined by the Institute of Medicine in 1988 through the current 10 essential services of public health set by the US Department of Health and Human Services. The expanded role of public health in the times of disasters is also explored. Examples of current public health initiatives in the Southeast as well as testimonials by current public health employees demonstrate the importance of public health in today's society.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the history of public health in the United States

• List principle concerns of public health in the 20th century

• Name and describe the 10 core functions of public health

• Explain the role of public health in today's society

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Featured Course Bundle:

Leadership Communication

Course Bundle Description:

Upon completing the Leadership Communication course bundle, learners will be equipped to demonstrate essential written and oral communication skills necessary for effective leadership and management in public health settings. This course bundle serves to refresh and enhance communication abilities, ensuring leaders and managers are well-prepared to succeed in today’s fast-paced and demanding public health landscape, regardless of their prior experience.

Trainings in the Leadership Communication course bundle include:

• Managerial Communications

• Risk Communication in Public Health Emergencies

• Negotiating Skills for Changing Times

• Leadership Management Communication

• Productive Communication Skills

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