Foundation Forward: Strengthening Capabilities to Deliver Foundational Public Health Services

A collection of trainings by the PHIL Collective tailor-made for health departments

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Health Department

Is your health department facing challenges in delivering essential public health services due to limited resources or evolving community needs? Are you ready to elevate your department’s capabilities to effectively respond to these demands?  

The Population Health Innovation Lab (PHIL) invites you to participate in a variety of tailored experiences designed to strengthen your health department’s multifaceted role. Our Foundation Forward collection of offerings will empower you to enhance your department’s capacity to serve as a backbone organization and convener, connector, data steward, fiscal agent, facilitator, and more. 

Through our targeted training sessions, you will build capability in areas outlined by the Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) framework, which defines the minimum set of capabilities that all health departments must possess to ensure public health protections, including disease prevention, emergency response, and community health improvement. 

Join us to transform your department into a more effective leader in public health by mastering these critical functions and fostering collaboration across sectors. 

Current Offerings

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Why You Should Join Us

Enhance Your Public Health Impact: Foundation Forward offerings are designed specifically for health departments with the FPHS framework in mind, providing practical, hands-on training that not only enhances your ability to implement foundational public health services but also fosters meaningful collaboration across sectors. Our approach emphasizes building networks and partnerships that center community needs to drive measurable improvements in your community’s health outcomes. 

Learn from Experts and Network with Peers: Engage directly with leaders and experts in public health, alongside other health departments facing similar challenges. Our sessions are led by experienced trainers with a deep understanding of the FPHS framework and its practical application, creating a collaborative environment where participants can exchange knowledge, strategies, and resources. 

Exclusive Resources for Health Departments: Access a range of tailored resources, including templates, guides, and tools designed to support health departments in strengthening their foundational capabilities through cross-sector collaboration. Our resources are crafted to help you build and maintain partnerships that enhance your public health efforts in different areas of focus. 

Who This Is For

• Public health professionals from health departments responsible for delivering and improving foundational services. 
• Leaders and managers health departments seeking to enhance their capabilities in data analysis, emergency preparedness, and community partnership development through collaborative efforts. 
• Health department staff who aim to deepen their expertise in implementing effective, equitable, and collaborative public health practices. 

Ready to Strengthen Your Health Department’s Capabilities?

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your department’s approach to public health through collaborative learning and action. Explore our current offerings above.  

We look forward to working with you to build and deliver more effective, equitable, and impactful public health services! 

More About the PHIL Collective

The Foundations Forward collection of trainings is offered to you by the PHIL Collective.  The PHIL Collective supports individuals and communities dedicated to improving health, well-being, and equity by collaborating with diverse partners. Check out PHIL’s Events page for an overview of all our offerings!   

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