New Bern, NC
September 23, 2008
9:00 am to 1:00 pm

A North Carolina Public Health Association Pre-Conference Workshop

Cosponsored by the NC Center for Public Health Preparedness, the Michigan Center for Public Health Preparedness, and the NCIPH Office of Continuing Education

Course Description

This half-day workshop will focus on the important role of health-related data in formulating effective public health policy in the context of a political society. We will examine how public health stakeholders and policymakers can select appropriate data sources, use data responsibly, and represent important public health issues in a data-driven way. At the same time, the interplay of politics, public health, and health research will be highlighted. We will identify powerful data sources and practice using them to create policy-relevant documents. This is a hands-on workshop, so come prepared for participation and lively discussion! We will work through real and specific examples and you should leave with practice materials. Continuing education credits (Nursing contact hours, NEHA, and CHES) available at no charge.

Instructor

Colleen Bridger, MPH, is the Gaston County (North Carolina) Health Director. Under her leadership, the Gaston County Health Department has won numerous awards including two consecutive Ralph Ketner Awards for Innovation in Government, and two GlaxoSmithKlein Child Health Recognition Awards. Known for promoting public health innovation, she has spoken before county, state, and national audiences. Colleen holds an MPH degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is currently pursuing her PhD in Health Services Research at UNC-Charlotte.

Intended Audience

This leadership training workshop is applicable to all public health professionals interested in effectively translating health-related data for public and policy needs. Local board of health members are invited to attend, along with members from their local public health department.

Location 

Registration

There is no fee to attend this conference.

Register online or call 919-966-4032.