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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Mental Health Mini-Talks: Guiding Public Health Workplaces from Str...

Join us for practical insights and strategies to foster a culture of well-being in public health by examining the root causes and impact of burnout, along with strategies for resilience,...

An Integrative Approach to Treating Eating Disorders

This training focuses on eating disorders, providing essential knowledge for professionals. The presenter explores why these disorders are often misunderstood, highlighting their complexity and the challenges they present in treatment....

Barriers to Health in Former Incarcerated Populations

Native Hawaiians have the highest incarceration rate of any ethnic group in the state of Hawai'i. This training will provide an overview of the health barriers faced by formerly incarcerated...

Utilizing Feedback for Effective Change Management

Developing a feedback loop is essential for effective change management. This training encourages you to explore how feedback loops can guide strategy development to achieve change objectives while fostering a...

Strategic Communication for Driving Change

Welcome to “Strategic Communication for Driving Change,” where you'll learn the fundamentals of strategic communication and its critical role in guiding organizations through periods of change. This training will equip...

Cooperative Communication for Leading Change

Get ready to lead your team through change with confidence! This course will equip you with communication strategies to navigate organizational change effectively. Unlock the Power of Cooperative Communication :...

Trauma-Informed Approaches for Supporting Justice-Involved Populations

People who experience incarceration have a higher burden of mental health conditions, substance misuse, infectious diseases, and chronic health conditions compared to the general population. The negative physical, psychological, and...

Building Futures: AI in Healthcare, Tech Equity, and Workforce Deve...

This presentation explores how AI is transforming healthcare by addressing public health challenges, promoting tech equity, and creating new workforce opportunities. Participants will learn how AI tools like predictive and...

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...

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: