Workforce Development and Training
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NACCHO is committed to a competent workforce in local health departments (LHDs). NACCHO offers a variety of workshops and trainings, supports and promotes leadership development and core competency efforts, and engages in national policy discussions to address pressing public health workforce issues.
Congresswoman Doris Matsui has introduced a bill (H.R. 5496) to help support and increase the public health workforce available for preparedness activities. More »
A new Center for Excellence poll finds that most Americans are unaware that state and local public health departments are facing a serious shortage of skilled professionals, which could put the health and lives of citizens at risk. More »
Local Health Department Workforce Profile
This report summarizes information collected in the 2005 Profile study to examine several aspects of the LHD workforce, including characteristics of workers, potential workforce shortages, and workforce training.
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