21st Century Learning Community Podcast Series

The public health system in Minnesota is utilizing partnerships to serve all communities. This podcast episode explores how relationships between the state health department and Tribal public health were strengthened through this process.  Guests:  Kris Rhodes, Director, Office of American Indian Health, Minnesota Department of Health Madison Anderson, Tribal Public Health System Consultant, Minnesota Department of Health  Resources:  Visit the 21st Century Learning Community website to learn more about Minnesota's efforts. View PHAB's tools for transformation

In August 2021, the Governor's Public Health Commission was established in Indiana. This podcast episode explores how this has led to new and innovative efforts to invest in the state's public health workforce.  Guest: Pam Pontones, Deputy Health Commissioner for Local Health Services, Indiana Department of Health Resources:  Visit the 21st Century Learning Community website to learn more about Indiana's efforts. View PHAB's tools for transformation

The Virginia Department of Health has overhauled its recruitment efforts to enhance its public health workforce. This podcast episode explores the state's new Talent Acquisition Center and describes how it has revolutionized the way the state recruits for open positions.  Guest:  Bridget Cochran, Internships Coordinator, Virginia Department of Health  Resources:  Visit the 21st Century Learning Community website to learn more about Virginia's efforts. View PHAB's tools for transformation

The North Carolina Division of Public Health has made investing in equity and partnerships with local health departments two of its key funding priorities. This podcast episode explores the state's equity-driven approach to funding their public health system.   Guest: Erin Fry Sosne, Director of Strategy, North Carolina Division of Public Health Resources:  Visit the 21st Century Learning Community website to learn more about North Carolina's efforts. View PHAB's tools for transformation

Public health transformation in Missouri blossomed out of a grassroots approach. This podcast episode explores how this approach has evolved and strengthened relationships across the public health system in Missouri.  Guests: Jaci McReynolds, Project Manager, #HealthierMO Daniel Bogle, Health Policy Director, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Resources:  Visit the 21st Century Learning Community website to learn more about Missouri's efforts. View PHAB's tools for transformation

The Wisconsin Public Health Forward Initiative brings together government, academic, and public health partners to align priorities and transform statewide public health infrastructure. This podcast episode explores how the Wisconsin Department of Health Services uses partnerships to strengthen its public health system. Guest: Paula Tran, State Health Officer, Wisconsin Department of Health Resources:  Visit the 21st Century Learning Community website to learn more about Wisconsin's efforts. View PHAB's tools for transformation

A communication gap was identified in Oregon, which can lead to unequal access to information and perpetuate existing disparities. This podcast episode explores a Rural Communications Coordinator position that was established in response to the need and highlights the impact the role has on transforming public health overall.  Guest:  Sarah Lochner, Executive Director, Oregon Coalition of Local Health Officials Resources: Visit the 21st Century Learning Community website to learn more about Oregon's efforts. View PHAB's tools for transformation  

Public health transformation requires us to reimagine a different work than the one we live in now. This podcast episode explores a unique training program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health that is allowing the future workforce to do just that.  Guest:  Katie Brandert, Assistant Dean for Public Health Practice, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health  Resources:  Visit the 21st Century Learning Community website to learn more about Nebraska's efforts. View PHAB's tools for transformation

Public health transformation in Washington relies on a partnership between all parts of their public health system - local health jurisdictions, Tribal health departments, the state Board of Health, and the state Department of Health. This podcast episode explores how the system has partnered to ensure equitable access to the Foundational Public Health Services.  Guest:  Jeff Ketchel, Director of the Foundational Public Health Services, Washington State Department of Health Resources:  Visit the 21st Century Learning Community website to learn more about Washington's efforts.  View PHAB's tools for transformation

Increasing access to the Foundational Public Health Services requires an understanding of current capacity. This podcast episode explores how Nevada assessed their capacity across the state's 15 rural counties.  Guest:  Amy Hyne-Suthlerland, Public Health Coordinator, Nevada Association of Counties (NACO) Resources:  Visit the 21st Century Learning Community website to learn more about Nevada's efforts. View PHAB's tools for transformation