NWCPHP Mission
What is public health?
Public health is "the science and art of preventing disease,
prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and
informed choices of society, organizations, 
public and private, communities and individuals." (1920, C.E.A. Winslow)[1] Public health concerns cover a wide spectrum, ranging from foodborne illnesses, to climate change, to the choices people make about their health. Given the varied and ever-changing nature of their field, public health professionals must be well-educated about a variety of issues.
NWCPHP Mission
The Northwest Center for Public Health Practice (NWCPHP) promotes excellence in public health practice by linking academia and the practice community. As part of the University of Washington School of Public Health, the NWCPHP provides training, research and evaluation for state, local, and tribal public health in six Pacific Northwest states (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming).
Training
NWCPHP offers online courses, tabletop exercises, monthly webinars, in-person trainings and institutes as part of its practice-based continuing public health education.
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Research
NWCPHP is an active partner in public health systems and services research (PHSSR). PHSSR uses data, research techniques, and evidence to study the barriers to maximum efficacy and provide guidance for public health agencies seeking to improve their practice and service.
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Evaluation
NWCPHP focuses on three areas of evaluation: evaluating public health programs, evaluating training needs, and evaluating trainings. We have developed a widely-used training evaluation model, as well as standardized training evaluation templates. NWCPHP also provides program evaluation to organizations throughout the region.
