Northwest Center for Public Health Practice

Public Health Training, Research, and Evaluation for the Northwest

Hot Topics in Practice is a monthly webinar forum to discuss issues currently affecting public health practice.

Each month guest speakers from local, state, tribal, and national public health organizations present and take questions from the audience. Hot Topics is moderated by Allene Mares.

Next Session

Hot Topics Is Going On Summer Break

Our next Hot Topics session will be in October, 2021. To receive an announcement when we have our next session scheduled, join our mailing list.

We’ve covered many aspects of the COVID-19 response through Hot Topics in Practice over this past year. Check out the Hot Topics archives to see our past presentations.

Previous Sessions

Below you may browse previous Hot Topics webinar sessions. All are available for viewing in PH LearnLink free of charge.

Alaska Tribal Perspective on COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

May 27, 2021

This Hot Topics webinar considers successful strategies for COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Alaska.

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Trauma-Informed Change Management

April 27, 2021

This Hot Topics webinar considers how public health organizations can navigate change in the face of disclosed or undisclosed trauma experienced by staff.

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Adolescent Intimate Partner Violence

March 30, 2021

This Hot Topics webinar reviews strategies and policy approaches for preventing adolescent intimate partner violence.

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Racial Justice, Healing, and Action in Tacoma-Pierce County

February 23, 2021

This one-hour webinar, which is part of the Hot Topics series, reviews how the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department applied a racial equity lens to their existing health equity work.

Public Health, This is Your Shot!

January 26, 2021

This one-hour webinar, which is part of the Hot Topics series, reviews the nuances of local governance in Washington state to better understand the financial, political, and cultural factors that influence local public health oversight.

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Vaccines, Public Health, and the Media

December 15, 2020

This one-hour webinar, which is part of the Hot Topics series, considers how to frame vaccine issues and promote responsible media coverage.

Managing Infodemics and Conspiracy Theories

November 23, 2020

This one-hour webinar, which is part of the Hot Topics series, reviews how to manage false and misleading information.

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Building Trust for Local Public Health

October 27, 2020

This one-hour webinar, which is part of the Hot Topics series, explores strategies for building trust and confidence in local public health.

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Connecting Work to Wellness

September 29, 2020

This one-hour webinar, which is part of the Hot Topics series, reviews how health departments can partner with businesses on prevention and health promotion.

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Reinvesting in a 21st Century Public Health System

August 31, 2020

This one-hour webinar, which is part of the Hot Topics series, reviews the investments needed to build a modern public health system.

Public Health Leadership in Times of Crisis

July 29, 2020

This one-hour webinar, which is part of the Hot Topics series, explores equity-focused leadership skills for the COVID-19 crisis.

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Addressing Racism and COVID-19

June 30, 2020

This one-hour webinar, which is part of the Hot Topics series, explores the root causes of COVID-19 health inequities.

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Mentoring Matters in Public Health

May 27, 2020

This one-hour Hot Topics webinar explores how mentoring is an important tool for developing leaders and building more equitable public health organizations.

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The Evolving Role of a COVID-19 Community Advisory Group

April 28, 2020

This one-hour Hot Topics webinar reviews a unique community partnership for addressing the COVID-19 response.

Addressing Trending Topics on Social Media

March 31, 2020

In this one-hour Hot Topics webinar, Claire Tollefsen, Digital Media Specialist for the Oregon Health Authority, shares strategies for addressing trending topics on social media.

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