Plan4Health: Nutrition webinar: Tuesday, May 9
Join us for the third webinar of a three-part series to learn about the Plan4Health Initiative, and the importance of planning and public health to create the healthiest nation. Presenters will talk about nutrition focused policies, systems and environmental strategies that improve access to food and beverage options.
Objectives
· Discuss policies, systems and environmental strategies focused on access to healthy food and beverages.
· Describe successes, challenges and lessons learned when implementing policies, systems and environmental change related to nutrition.
Date: May 9
Time: 2 - 3 p.m. ET
Webinar Link: https://ampublichealthassoc.ad
Please use your computer audio
Moderator: Shiriki Kumanyika, PhD, MPH, Past APHA President
Emeritus Professor of Epidemiology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Presenters: Aaron Mondada Idaho Plan4Health Coalition
Melissa Oden Plan4Health Tarrant County
Accreditation Webinar: Thursday, May 18
National voluntary public health accreditation is designed to establish a standard for the provision of governmental public health services available to all residents of the United States. This past year, the CDC and APHA provided funding to 6 APHA Affiliates to implement accreditation readiness activities with local, state, tribal and/or territorial health departments. Join us to learn more about the activities and work being conducted in GA, OH, TX, and UT.
Objectives:
· Provide an overview of current accreditation readiness activities
· Discuss successes, challenges, and opportunities
· Discuss needs for PI resources and assistance to health departments that are not seeking accreditation
Date: May 18
Time: 2 - 3 p.m. ET
