Discover basic lifestyle routines and habits that help prevent several types of cancer. Plus, download your free guide on how to prevent cancer!

Learn about the causes of cancer and what you can do to help reduce your cancer risk by making healthy choices like eating right, staying active

and not smoking.

Cancer has become a serious problem worldwide, as it represents the main cause of death, and its incidence has increased over the years. A potential strategy to counter the growing spread of various forms of cancer is the adoption of prevention strategies, in particular, the use of healthy lifestyles, such as maintaining a healthy weight, following a healthy diet; being physically active; avoiding smoking, alcohol consumption, and sun exposure; and vitamin D supplementation.

The Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center launched the Region 6 Public Health Leadership Institute (R6-PHLI) in Fall 2023. The purpose of R6-PHLI is to develop the next generation of leaders in public health by providing an opportunity for strategic professional growth for those interested in refining their leadership skills and advancing their career to the next level. The R6-PHLI focuses on mid-management emerging leaders and is not intended for senior executives.

R6-PHLI is designed to create a learning community that explores timely leadership topics and builds core skills. The sessions use interactive discussions with leaders in the field and are reinforced through practice activities. The curriculum was developed using focus groups and key informant interviews with professionals across the five states of Region 6 to identify current issues and the leadership skills needed in practice today.

The fourth cohort of R6-PHLI will be held from September 2026 to mid-Spring 2027 with a holiday break. Have questions? Email us!

Applications for the Fall 2026 R6-PHLI will tentatively open in late Spring 2026.

Demand for skilled epidemiology training continues to rise, and Tulane University's Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine is meeting the demand by expanding access to its Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology with a fully online option.The online degree mirrors the in-person program in all critical areas, including curriculum, faculty, and degree requirements.