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This training session is designed to deepen participants' understanding of health equity and its importance in promoting fair and just health outcomes for all communities. Participants will explore the social determinants of health, identify barriers to equitable care, and learn strategies to advocate for systemic change. Through case studies, group discussions, and practical tools, attendees will be equipped to implement health equity principles in their work and drive positive change within their organizations and communities. Join us to empower yourself and others in the pursuit of health equity!
Presenter: Lawrence Jace Killsback, MPH
Date: January 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM MT
Where: Zoom
Register: MPHTC Portal
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Goal: How to recruit, retain, and develop a competent and confident PH workforce.
Learning objectives include:
- Explain the importance of recruitment strategies to build a diverse public health workforce.
- Identify state-wide recruitment and workforce support programs and strategies.
- Discuss challenges facing Montana’s local and tribal public health workforce.
- Analyze the health department’s current recruiting strategies and determine steps to expand or improve recruitment efforts.
- Identify key skills for health department positions and apply job profiling to recruiting.
Presenters: Public Health Professionals from: DPHHS, ASTHO, Local Health Departments & SPCHS
Date: January 23, 2025
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM MT
Where: Zoom
Register: MPHTC Portal
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The workshop will equip participants with skills to effectively use public health data as a tool for communication. Participants will learn how to translate complex data into accessible formats for various platforms, including social media, and how to create impactful infographics. Participants will explore successful case studies, practice ethical considerations, and learn strategies for engaging stakeholders through data-driven public health messages.
Presenters: Kelley Milligan - MPH & Linda Donahue - BA in Mass Communication
Date: 2/26/25
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM MT
Where: Zoom
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Public Health Laws and Policies & Engaging Boards of Health
This training session is designed to increase the knowledge of state, local, and Tribal public health department personnel on public health laws and policies in Montana. Topics covered will include essential components of a Board of Health, how health departments can be involved in policy development, and ways health department personnel can work with a Board of Health and the legislature to improve public health policies.
Presenter: Kimberly Dudik, JD, MPH, PhD(c)
Date: 2/13/25
Time: 9:00AM-11:00AM MT
Where: Zoom
Register: MPHTC Portal
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Future Training Date Change!
Making Friends with Excel: Your Fast & Easy Guide to Navigating Spreadsheets, now scheduled for 2/21/25, 9:00-10:30AM MT
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