Empowering Public Health Professionals with Innovative Support

Learn about the Western Region Public Health Training Center’s work to support the public health workforce through training and resources that strengthen critical public health skills.

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Our Services

The Western Region Public Health Training Center provides various programs that are designed to enhance the skills of public health professionals. These resources are tailored to address the needs of the workforce and ensure long-term success in public health initiatives.

Workforce Needs Assessments

We assess training needs, preferences, and the public health core competencies to inform workforce development plans.

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Professional Development

We create and deliver skill-based training to equip professionals with knowledge and tools to advance health equity.

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Student Support

We provide support for students conducting applied public health experiences via training and funding during the course of their projects.

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Our Impact

Each year we work to strengthen the capacity of the public health workforce by identifying and addressing competency gaps and developing interactive, skill-based training. Learn more about our latest activities and successes, achieved in collaboration with our Community-Based Training partners, local health departments, and the public health workforce.

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LGBTQ+ Inclusive Healthcare

LGBTQ+ inclusive healthcare is needed to help decrease existing disparities and advance health equity. Take an in-depth look at LGBTQ+ inclusivity specific to the healthcare setting. Explore ways for members...

Coping With Unexpected Loss: Supporting families through perinatal ...

Coping with Unexpected Loss: Supporting families through perinatal loss and complex diagnoses aims to educate healthcare workers on the issues surrounding perinatal loss and complex diagnoses for their babies. This...

Enhancing Care for Opioid Use Disorder through Collaborative Training

Short Course Description: This course explores the barriers to opioid use disorder (OUD) care and strategies to overcome them, with a special focus on the AzMAT Mentors Program, which has...

Ethical Care for Neurodivergent People

There are two known neurotypes: Neurotypical and Neurodivergent. Systems are created and sustained for neurotypical brains, and society has determined that neurotypical brains are better than their counterparts. This creates...

Strategies for Identifying and Addressing Misinformation

Misinformation has been spreading quickly in recent years and has become a major issue in public health. Health and public health professionals recognize that misinformation can negatively affect the public's...

Nutrition and Mental Health 2024

There has been a stark rise in depressive and anxiety disorders globally along with the unfolding of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a high need for mental health programs and...

Stock Naloxone Training for School Personnel 2024-2025

Course Summary The purpose of this training is to train both licensed and unlicensed school personnel on how to reverse an opioid overdose using a rescue medication called naloxone ....

Introduction to Science and Health Communication

Develop your skills in science and health communication by learning how science and health information is communicated and exploring common challenges and effective strategies. Discover where science and health information...

Mental Health 101: Youth

Our 101 courses cover current statistics of mental health, in Hawai‘i, for specific groups including but not limited to youth, adult, and military. Learning Objectives : By the end of...

Keiki Self-Care

Keiki Self-Care discusses how keiki express and experience emotions. Learn and practice skills to help your keiki build their own emotional toolboxes and learn mindfulness exercises. Learning Objectives : By...

Keeping Up with Public Health - Podcast

Cross-Sector Collaborations

Tune in to conversations with professionals working across sectors for health promotion. In addition, explore topics ranging from the role of art in building resilience to decreasing the digital divide, we will learn about practical approaches for working across sectors to achieve health equity. View our podcast page or listen on: