In the November session of Hot Topics in Practice, presenter Stefanie Tassaro, a Program Specialist at the Montana Public Health Institute, will explain how the learning collaborative was formed, the services it offers, and how they are helping invest in stronger rural health departments. By viewing this webinar, participants will identify ways to strengthen the performance and quality improvement measures that build greater capacity for rural public health.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the structure and key components of the Montana Pathways Learning Collaborative program
  • Describe how this program helped rural health departments overcome barriers to pursuing accreditation
  • Explore how the successes and lessons learned from this program can inform future accreditation-readiness initiatives

Intended Audiences

  • Local, state, and tribal public health practitioners
  • Community organizers, social workers, public safety and tribal justice professionals

Presenters

Stefanie Tassaro, MPH
Public Health Program Specialist
Montana Public Health Institute

Resources

  • Slides will be provided during the live webinar

Continuing Education Credits

Up to 1 CPH recertification credit may be earned by viewing this webinar. Visit the National Board of Public Health Examiners to learn more.

Date: 
November 17, 2026
Air Date: 
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12:00 pm PST
Topics: 
Communication
Vulnerable Populations & Health Outcomes
Format: 
Webinar
Duration: 
1 hour
Cost: 
Free
Series: 
Hot Topics in Practice
Competency Domains: 
Communication Skills
Policy Development/Program Planning Skills