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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Interested in learning more about #OneHealth? Check out our two primer videos as an intro to the topic! publichealthprepared.org/one-health-e... Then, enroll in our program: Leveraging Human, Animal, and Environmental Health: A One Health Series! phprepared.catalog.instructure.com/programs/lha...

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Check out this training from ASTHO: Braiding & Layering Funding to Sustain Cross-Cutting Efforts that Benefit Multiple Programs and Funding Streams! Learn more and enroll: learn.astho.org/local/catalo...

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Braiding and Layering Funding | astho prod

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Today is our 2026 Annual Summit!! This year's theme is Serving the Community: Through Faith, Public Health, and Collaboration. We are so excited to connect with everyone joining us!

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Enroll in our new on-demand course: Integrating Physical Health and Mental Health Readiness in Emergency Preparedness (On Demand-No CE)! phprepared.catalog.instructure.com/courses/iphm...

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Public Health Prepared's 5th Annual Summit is scheduled for June 5, 2026, from 9 AM–2 PM ET (virtual from 10:20-11:35 AM ET for the keynote only)! Serving the Community: Through Faith, Public Health, & Collaboration Learn more, register, & submit abstracts: publichealthprepared.org/public-healt...

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Stop by Poster #59 on Wednesday, April 15 if you're at the NACCHO Preparedness Summit to learn about Project Ready Schools and how it fosters meaningful collaboration between educators and public health practitioners!

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

ACTION: Policies save lives. Programs create change. Partnerships make it last. This #NPHW, join us in supporting the public health work that builds a healthier future for everyone in our communities. Learn more at publichealthprepared.org #NPHW @apha.org

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

SET: Healthier communities don't happen by accident; they're built through partnerships across sectors, systems, and people. We work alongside communities and partners to make sure the right systems are in place. Check out our collaborations: publichealthprepared.org/collaboratio... #NPHW @apha.org

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

READY: Public health infrastructure is invisible until it's needed and essential always. Clean water, disease surveillance, emergency response: it's all public health. This #NPHW, we celebrate the foundation that keeps communities healthy. #PublicHealth @apha.org

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

It's National Public Health Week! This week, we are reminded of how important scientific advancements are to improving the health and well-being of our communities. We are committed to improving public health! #NPHW www.apha.org/initiatives/...

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Join the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense at the Atlantic Council for their upcoming event, "Game Changers: Cures for 21st Century Biological Threats," on Friday, April 10, at 10:00 a.m. ET. in Ann Arbor, Michigan! Learn more and register: www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/game-c...

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Game changers: Cures for 21st century biological threats

This meeting of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense at the Atlantic Council explores biological threats and efforts to develop the tools required to address future events.

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Our next live webinar, co-sponsored with @rvphtc.bsky.social, is on April 9, 2026 from 1-2 PM ET! Register for "Power of Communications #3: Rural Communication & Media Relations - Building Trust Before the Crisis (Live Webinar)": phprepared.catalog.instructure.com/courses/poc3...

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Great opportunity to learn about the updated CHW Financial Sustainability Toolkit, Better Teams: CHW Integration into Healthcare Settings Toolkit, and Designing a Comprehensive Community Health Worker (CHW) Program (CHW Integration Toolkit for Local and Tribal Health Departments in Wisconsin)!

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Register for our upcoming training, "Braiding Funding for Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Rural Areas and Policy Considerations," taking place on March 12, 2026, from 1-2 PM ET! phprepared.catalog.instructure.com/courses/bfch...

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Region V Public Health Training Center @rvphtc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

📢 We are excited to share that we are now accepting applications for our funding opportunity for students! Learn more and apply by April 14, 2026: www.rvphtc.org/student-proj...

Call for Applications!
Attention: Students completing field placements and collaborative projects in Region V states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin)
The RVPHTC encourages students pursuing a public health degree to apply for our funding opportunity! Selected students will receive a $3,500 stipend and have access to professional development opportunities.
Application Submissions Open: March 2 – April 14, 2026
Visit our website for eligibility and program details: rvphtc.org/student-projects/field-placement

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Join leaders from NACHC, ASTHO, NACCHO, and the Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC) on March 3rd, from 1-3pm ET for a practical discussion on how AI is being used today—and where it can most effectively strengthen collaboration. Register for their webinar: naccho.mmsend.com/link.cfm?r=B...

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Tapping AI to Strengthen the Ties Between Community Health Centers and Public Health Agencies

AI is reshaping how public health agencies and community health centers (CHCs) understand needs, share insights, and serve communities.

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Region V Public Health Training Center @rvphtc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Register for the first session of Power of Communications: a 4-part series to strengthen public health communications in rural settings! Session #1, Navigating with Teams and Partners, will take place on 2/26 from 12-1:30 PM ET. Learn more: phprepared.catalog.instructure.com/courses/poc1...

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Call for applications: Thome Aging Well is offering flexible grants up to $200,000 for organizations serving older adults in Michigan and Maryland! Register for the 1/14/26 info webinar: cvent.me/qK89kl Apply by 2/18/26: enterprise.slideroom.com#/permalink/p...

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Personal Information - Enterprise’s Thome Aging Well Program 2026 Call for Applications: Meeting Older Adults’ Needs through a Changing Landscape

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Happy Public Health Thank You Day! Join us on #PHTYD in expressing our collective commitment to supporting the #publichealthworkforce and their tireless efforts to protect and improve health. #PublicHealthHeroes

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Happy #NationalRuralHealthDay! Today, we celebrate and appreciate all of those who work to improve rural health, like our partners at the Michigan Center for Rural Health! Learn more: mcrh.msu.edu/news-and-eve...

National Rural Health Day: Celebrating the Power of Rural
Thursday, November 20, 2025

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

We're at the MIDS and MDHHS Fall Conference today! Stop by our table to learn more about our training opportunities 😊 publichealthprepared.org/training/

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Region V Public Health Training Center @rvphtc.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

📣 Join the Region V Public Health Leadership Institute to enhance your skills, connect with peers, and drive positive change in your community. Applications close on 11/02/25. Learn more and apply today! www.rvphtc.org/leadership-i...

Region 5 Public Health Leadership Institute: a free, four-month virtual program for professionals in public health and primary care to cultivate their capacity to influence change in their organizations and communities through peer-to-peer learning. Application Period: October 1 – November 2, 2025. https://www.rvphtc.org/leadership-institute/

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

While National Preparedness Month is coming to an end, it's a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared. Getting ready for emergencies like home fires, power outages, and local floods means you’re more prepared for disasters. Learn more by visiting www.ready.gov!

National Preparedness Month: Preparedness Starts at Home

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published a new Outbreak Communications Toolkit for West Nile Virus (WNV)! State and local health departments can adapt and use the toolkit in local communication about WNV outbreaks: www.cdc.gov/west-nile-vi...

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Outbreak Communications Toolkit

Health departments can use a CDC-created toolkit to communicate about West Nile outbreaks.

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Enroll in Disease Detectives: Outbreak Investigation, Further Exploration (Self Paced-No CE)! This training will provide an introduction to outbreak investigations, including a short overview & accompanying case scenario to solve at your own pace. phprepared.catalog.instructure.com/courses/ddoi...

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

2025 SCHOOL NURSE SUMMER INSTITUTE
A Virtual Learning Opportunity
via Microsoft Teams
Registration is free Mark your calendar to join us!
Foundations for Effective School Nursing Practice August 5, 2025
Review the various aspects of school nursing and how to safely
support students while serving as a main link between home, school, and community. Discuss legislative policies and nursing scope of practice that help
guide school nursing in Michigan. Strengthen your practice by incorporating nursing leadership and
the number of resources the school nurse network has to offer.

Back to School Health: School Health Updates
*including information on upcoming MCIR changes
August 14, 2025
9:30 am- 1:15pm

Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) changes

Asthma Basics August 14 2025
Enhance Effective Medical
Emergency Response Teams
(MERT) at Each of Your School
Sites
August 21 2025

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

We're excited to see you today at our fourth annual summit!! Stop by the tables in the hallway to see our friends from the Michigan Center for Infectious Disease Threats and Pandemic Preparedness, too!

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Join us at noon ET on June 25, 2025 for The Power of Dialogue: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Courage and Compassion! A free webinar on navigating tough conversations with courage and compassion. Register: bit.ly/3F1ZKOM

The Power of Dialogue: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Courage and Compassion

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

We're at the 2025 Michigan Public Health Association’s Epidemiology Conference! Stop by our table to learn more about Public Health Prepared 😊

2025 Bronze Sponsors
Grand Valley State University - Program in Public Health
Public Health Prepared
Michigan Association for Local Public Health
University of Michigan Shchool of Public Health - Department of Epidemiology
APIC Great Lakes
Trinity Health Michigan
McLaren Central Michigan

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APHA @apha.org · 09/04/2025

We’ve come to the end of this year’s #NPHWChat! We had a great time chatting with all of you – it flew by! Thanks @bsky.app for this great platform. We know the convo isn’t over, so let’s keep it going beyond NPHW. Thank you for all you do for public health!

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

A7 @apha.org Climate change impacts the built environment and aids in the emergence & proliferation of infectious vector-borne diseases. We need fresh health education strategies using emerging digital products & platforms that utilize a new public health lexicon. 2/2 #NPHWChat #NPHW

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

A7: @apha.org Addressing the root cause of health inequities is the key to unlocking the vitality and potential of our communities. We must intervene in the social determinants of health at each level through cross-sector collaboration with traditional and nontraditional partners.1/2 #NPHWChat

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

A6: @apha.org PHP strengthens connections between local public health & policymakers. At our annual summit, we have representation from our local & state health departments & SACCHO. We have similar representation in our training, advisory board meetings, and other convening activities. #NPHWChat

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

A5 @apha.org Partnering with nontraditional partners like Community Health Workers (CHWs) for data collection and health education. Collaboration with creatives for health campaigns can assist in reaching audiences who are not typically engaged.2/2 #NPHWChat #NPHW

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

A5: @apha.org Digital health campaigns and webinars with accessibility for all audiences will aid in reaching a cross-section of the population where they are. Identifying digital leaders and ambassadors will be necessary to break through the noise of mis/disinformation.1/2 #NPHWChat #NPHW

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

A4: @apha.org Investment in the built environment is vital to a healthy community. Oakland County, MI is enhancing the built environment by expanding and improving trailways and sidewalks. The Clinton River Trail has been a focal point and is utilized by many in Southeast Michigan. 2/2 #NPHWChat

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

A4: @apha.org Community organizations in underserved neighborhoods have launched initiatives to address food apartheid. For example, the Detroit Food Co-op is owned and driven by the community and seeks to bring fresh and healthy food to the city. 1/2 #NPHWChat #NPHW

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

A3 @apha.org Training offerings: AI How-to: Using AI for Public Health Emergency Preparedness: phprepared.catalog.instructure.com/courses/ahua... Emergency Preparedness and Response through a DEIJ Lens: phprepared.catalog.instructure.com/courses/eprt... 2/2 #NPHWChat #NPHW

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AI How-to: Using AI for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (Live Webinar-No CE) - Public Health Prepared (SPH - MCIDT)

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

A3: @apha.org PHP partners with organizations and agencies who lead this work through trainings and convenings where practitioners and researchers can discuss best practices, strategies, and gaps in knowledge. 1/2 #NPHWChat #NPHW

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

@apha.org We have a feedback loop for quality improvement through after-action surveys to our partners. An example of this partnership: Community Health Workers Role in Public Health Programming with Shannon Lijewski: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ZCMazyJldSb 2/2 #NPHWChat #NPHW

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Assessing Community Assets by Prepared. Set. Go!

This episode will explore assessing community assets for a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). We will discuss strategies for identifying, assessing, and utilizing community assets. We will also...

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

A2: @apha.org We create a collaborative environment where everyone’s expertise is valued and open communication is welcomed. We seek out less common partners, like community health workers, to highlight the underutilized workforce in public health. 1/2 #NPHWChat #NPHW

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

A1: @apha.org Creating, innovating, & implementating a responsive training for the public health workforce is crucial. At Public Health Prepared (PHP), we deliver responsive training to the infectious disease and emergency preparedness workforce to meet their needs & knowledge gaps. 2/2 #NPHWChat

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

A1: @apha.org The advancement of treatment, legislative measures, & public health campaigns have had a great impact. HIV/AIDS antiretrovirals & immunizations, tobacco taxes, improved food access, and anti-stigma campaigns have led to healthier communities and longer life expectancy. 1/2 #NPHWChat

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APHA @apha.org · 09/04/2025

Q1 Looking Back, Moving Forward – Over the past 30 years, the public health community has tackled major challenges, from disease and injury prevention to health equity. What achievements stand out to you as being the most important and impactful? #NPHWChat #NPHW #PublicHealth

Over the past 30 years, the public health community has tackled major challenges, from disease and injury prevention to health equity. What achievements stand out to you as being the most important and impactful?

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Public Health Prepared @phprepared.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Hi! We're Public Health Prepared, and we focus on building knowledge, skills, and abilities to address emerging, or reemerging infectious diseases, communicable diseases, and outbreak investigations. We offer free virtual trainings and resources! publichealthprepared.org/about/

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APHA @apha.org · 09/04/2025

Happening TODAY: The #NPHWChat is almost here! Gather your friends and join us for an exciting conversation starting at 2 p.m. ET

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APHA @apha.org · 07/04/2025

National Public Health Week is here! Public health starts with each of us making a difference in our homes and communities. It’s how the places we live, work and play affect our well-being. Join us April 7-13 www.nphw.org #NPHW #ItStartsHere

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