We are so excited to bring you a brand new training, “Implementing a Health in All Policies Approach” this October. But first, what is a Health in All Policies approach, and why is it important?
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Category: Health Equity
Fall Book Recommendations from CHTI!
With the weather cooling and the leaves starting to change, it’s the perfect time to pick a new book to curl up with and enjoy. With that in mind, all of us at the Community Health Training Institute compiled a list of Fall book recommendations that relate to the issues we care about: social justice, public health, and inclusivity. We hope you enjoy these picks!
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Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month Spotlight
Given our dedication to youth development and community health, the Community Health Training Institute wants to recognize May as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month.
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Registration Is Open for June Coalition Building: Back to Basics
The Community Health Training Institute is going back to basics with a two-part training Wednesday, June 13. Spend the day reflecting on the essence of what it means to be a coalition: why you exist and how you might evolve with your community. Read more below!
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National Public Health Week Spotlight: Heart Disease Disparities in MA
In honor of National Public Health Week 2018 and our upcoming Health Equity Training Series, we wanted to highlight some of the health disparities that exist in Massachusetts today and the underlying causes behind them. Read more for an in-depth look at cardiovasular disease in Massachusetts.
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Communicating Your Work
As you know from your own coalition and community work, effectively communicating the work you do is vital for engaging the populations you serve, promoting health and well-being, and organizing stakeholders. How do you create content that is meaningful to your audiences and how do you make sure your coalition or organization has the capacity to do it effectively? Here are some resources to get you started.
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2018 Health Equity Series Is Now Open!
The Community Health Institute is excited to announce our 2018 Heath Equity Series with new and revised trainings to give you the tools to identify strategies for collaborative work, empower communities, and explore the systems in place that perpetuate health inequities.
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Build Skills in Quality Improvement and Sustainability
According to NACCHO, quality improvement in public health work is the use of a deliberate and defined improvement process which is focused on activities that are responsive to community needs and improving population health. Intentionally engaging in quality improvement efforts can ulti8mately help your community group or coalition make a greater impact and sustain its momentum. Join us for a day of training to learn how!
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Incorporating Data in Your Work
Often, it can be difficult to pull the narrative out of a large and dense data set. What information is relevant to the audience? What types of data are most effective for your purpose? The Community Health Training Institute is excited to offer resources and trainings to help you incorporate data in your work.
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Registration Is Open for Coalition Building: Back to Basics
The Community Health Training Institute is going back to basics with a two-part training Wednesday, October 11. Spend the day reflecting on the essence of what it means to be a coalition: why you exist and how you might evolve with your community. Read more below!
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