Public Health Foundation

06/03/2026

Too many eLearning programs look great on launch day, yet a week later, the data tells a different story. Learners click through quickly, retention drops, and feedback hints at boredom or overwhelm.

PHF’s latest article details 5 hidden engagement killers that quietly derail even well‑designed courses. If you’re looking to build training that sticks, this is a must‑read.

Read the article here: https://phf.org/why-learners-tune-out-5-hidden-engagement-killers-in-elearning/

To learn more about PHF's eLearning Development Services and how we can help deliver stronger training, visit our website: https://phf.org/programs/performance-improvement-consulting-services/elearning-development-services/

06/01/2026

📢 Upcoming Webinars on Academic Health Department (AHD) Partnerships! PHF is excited to team up with ASTHO to offer two webinars on AHD partnerships this June.

Strengthening Academic Health Department Partnerships: Workforce Pathways in California 🗓️June 18, 2026, 3–4 PM EDT
https://phf.org/events/strengthening-academic-health-department-partnerships-workforce-pathways-in-california/

The Mutual Advantage: How Graduate Assistants Elevate Academic Health Department Partnerships 🗓️June 30, 2026, 2–3 PM EDT
https://phf.org/events/the-mutual-advantage-how-graduate-assistants-elevate-academic-health-department-partnerships/

Don’t miss these opportunities to deepen your understanding of effective AHD models and strategies, register today!

05/27/2026

Spring Sale on all PHF Publications! 📢

Visit our bookstore today and save 10% when you order any PHF publication through June 30, 2026! https://bookstore.phf.org/eweb/StartPage.aspx

Discount automatically applied at checkout. Receive a 20% discount when you order 250+ copies. Please call us toll-free at (877) 252-1200 for a price quote on bulk purchases.

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05/26/2026

Public health systems can’t afford silent decline. Even the strongest systems can quietly lose their edge, and often, it goes unnoticed until it begins affecting outcomes.

PHF’s new blog, When Quality Improvement Starts to Decay: A Public Health Leadership Imperative, breaks down why this happens and what leaders can do to reverse the trend.

Read the full blog here: https://phf.org/when-quality-improvement-starts-to-decay-a-public-health-leadership-imperative/

PHF offers a PM and QI tune-up process, helping organizations understand system decay and rebuild lasting momentum. Visit our website to learn more and get started today: https://phf.org/programs/performance-improvement-consulting-services/

05/22/2026

Workplace burnout continues to be a challenge for the public health workforce.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a 3-part series for public health supervisors to help identify the demands that affect burnout risk and provide recommendations and strategies to address this risk.

Find it on the TRAIN Learning Network today: https://ow.ly/QsrZ50Z3lAZ

05/15/2026

Meet our TRAIN Project Associate, Emily!

Emily’s favorite piece of advice comes from Maya Angelou: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”

Learn more about Emily below and stay tuned as we continue to highlight the wonderful people behind PHF 🌞

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05/12/2026

Registration is still open for our Quality Improvement (QI) Workshop!

Looking to strengthen your skills in quality improvement for public health? Our virtual QI workshop is still accepting registrations! It's a great opportunity to build actionable skills you can use immediately in your organization.

Learn more and register today! https://phf.org/events/virtual-workshops-spring-2026/

05/08/2026

Have you ever completed a training that felt engaging—but later struggled to remember what you actually used from it?

You’re not alone.

Our recent eLearning article explores why evaluation matters and how looking beyond quizzes and satisfaction scores can help determine whether online training leads to meaningful, real‑world change.

Read the article: https://phf.org/beyond-the-quiz-evaluating-the-true-impact-of-training/

Learn more about PHF’s eLearning Development Services: https://phf.org/programs/performance-improvement-consulting-services/elearning-development-services/

05/04/2026

Happening tomorrow!

The Public Health Foundation and Riester are hosting a webinar on one of the most relevant questions facing professionals today: how can we deploy AI thoughtfully, responsibly, and effectively?

Through a real-world program example, this session will dig into how to plan before implementation, how to integrate AI into existing systems, and how to ensure it actually improves outcomes rather than creating disruption.

🗓 May 5, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:15 PM ET

This is a conversation you don't want to miss! Learn more and register here: https://phf.org/events/harnessing-ai-to-strengthen-public-health-systems-through-smart-deployment/

04/28/2026

📅 Next week!

Learn how AI can strengthen public health —the right way. On May 5, join PHF and Riester for a session on using AI to improve programs, enhance performance, and support smarter decision‑making.

Learn more and register: https://phf.org/events/harnessing-ai-to-strengthen-public-health-systems-through-smart-deployment/