We are pleased to announce that the South Central Public Health Training Center (SCPHTC) has received funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for another four years! We are honored by HRSA's confidence in our work to advance a stronger public health workforce.

Our success is made possible by the strong partnerships and shared commitment of public health organizations across Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Together, these collaborations have helped build a robust regional infrastructure for workforce development, leadership advancement and public health practice. With this renewed investment, the SCPHTC will expand professional development opportunities, continue to cultivate emerging and established leaders through the South Central Public Health Leadership Institute and advance our longstanding mission to support innovative solutions that prepare the workforce to meet current and emerging public health challenges. 

The SCPHTC is strategically positioned within the Center for Applied Environmental Public Health (CAEPH) at the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University, allowing for consistent collaborations and coordination across a robust network of partners and collaborators. We are proud to continue to work alongside this outstanding network, including the University of Oklahoma Hudson College of Public Health, the University of New Mexico College of Population Health, the University of Texas Medical Branch and the Texas AHEC East, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, Southern Plains Tribal Health Board, Oklahoma Public Health Association, Texas Association of City and County Health Officials, Texas Department of State Health Services, the Arkansas Department of Health, the New Orleans Health Department, the Louisiana Department of Health, the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the New Mexico Department of Health. This network is central to our work and helps ensure that our programs remain responsive to the evolving needs of communities across the south-central states.  

As one of ten HRSA-supported Public Health Training Centers nationwide, the SCPHTC is committed to strengthening the public health workforce through high-quality training, leadership development and meaningful collaboration. We are honored to continue serving public health and primary care professionals throughout Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas and we remain committed to meeting the evolving needs of the workforce and advancing excellence in public health practice across the South Central region and beyond. 

As autumn arrives, the South Central Public Health Training Center is committed to promoting public health and helping individuals and communities enjoy a safe and healthy fall season. From cooler temperatures and outdoor activities to seasonal celebrations and holiday preparations, fall brings unique opportunities to connect with others while also presenting important health and safety considerations. This month, we’ve gathered a collection of seasonal safety tips, educational resources and practical guidance to help prevent injuries, protect health and support overall well-being. Explore these resources to stay informed, make safety-conscious decisions and help create healthier, safer communities while making the most of everything autumn has to offer.

Course Spotlight:

After the Hurricane: Potential Hazards and Disaster Recovery

Course Description:



The goal of this course is to improve understanding and preparedness for safely managing hurricane and flood recovery. The course curriculum is designed to provide general guidance and training to the public health workforce, response workers, volunteers and community members who face the hazards that arise after hurricanes and floods occur in Louisiana. 

Learning Objectives:

• Safely perform disaster recovery response after a hurricane or flood

• List potential hazards you might encounter when returning after a hurricane or flood

• Describe the PPE that should be used during disaster recovery



• List general hurricane recovery
  safety tips

Featured Course Bundle:

Tribal Behavioral Health (TBH)

Course Bundle Description:

The Tribal Behavioral Health curriculum is designed to provide general guidance and understanding to increase the knowledge of behavioral health in the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) population and among tribal health departments, including issues and challenges and organizations seeking to improve AI/AN behavioral health. 

Trainings in this course bundle include:

• Tribal Behavioral Health 101: Overview of American Indian/Alaska Native Behavioral Health

• Tribal Behavioral Health 102: Health Issues for American Indian/Alaska Native Men

• Tribal Behavioral Health 103: The Opioid Epidemic and American Indian/Alaska Native Communities

• Tribal Behavioral Health 104: Culture is Prevention!

For more information about the Tribal Behavioral Health bundle, please click the "Learn More" link below.

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