Evidence-based Public Health Training
2008-2028
The purpose of this project is workforce development. Through this project, we provide evidence-based public health (EBPH) training courses to chronic disease prevention and health promotion practitioners in state and local health departments.
Project Goals
- Build skills among the public health workforce in applying evidence-based decision making to improve population health and advance health equity
- Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of public health programs and policies
- Provide support and technical assistance to state health departments to replicate EBPH training
- Share findings and lessons learned to further evidence-based practices
Implications for Research and Practice
Capacity building in the public health workforce is an urgent priority. Delivering EBPH training can lessen the effects of high staff turnover, strengthen academic-practice relationships, and promote population-wide health and health equity.
Project Contact and Email Address
Carol Brownson: cbrownson2@gmail.com
Project Staff and Role
Project Director: Ross C. Brownson, PhD
Faculty Training Team: Ross C. Brownson, PhD; Stephanie Mazzucca-Ragan, PhD; Anjali Deshpande, PhD; Kathleen Gillespie, PhD
Project Manager: Carol Brownson, MSPH
Project Administrator: Linda Dix
Data Manager: Rebekah Jacob, MPH, MSW
Project Partners
- National Association of Chronic Disease Directors
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- World Health Organization
- Center for the Study of Community Health, University of Alabama-Birmingham
- Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, Yale School of Public Health
- Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center, Colorado School of Public Health
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Funders and Grant Number
National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD); 5-NU38OT000286-05-02