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PHLS is an independent program of the National Network of Public Health Institutes
The Public Health Leadership Society:Beyond an Alumni Association
2009 NLN Annual ConferenceApril 22, 2009
Leading public health into the future and promoting health people and healthy communities
PHLS Description
• A membership program that provides opportunities for alumni of all public health leadership development programs to continue their learning experiences and leadership development, maintain professional and personal relations, and advance the causes of public health.
• PHLS was formed in 1993 by NPHLI graduates to provide continuing leadership education and peer consultation opportunities.
• Governed by elected Council• Funded by a cooperative agreement from the CDC
Leading public health into the future and promoting health people and healthy communities
The PHLS Mission
PHLS is committed to supporting the development and diversity of leadership within the public health system by fostering lifelong learning, linking public health leaders across the nation, sustaining the leadership development system, and serving as a catalyst to promote equitable public health policy and address contemporary issues that impact the future of public health.
Leading public health into the future and promoting health people and healthy communities
PHLS Core Beliefs
Leadership
Networking
Advocacy
Leading public health into the future and promoting health people and healthy communities
PHLS Products & Services:Leadership Development
Leadership Development• Continuing Education Services
– PHLS Leadership Series– Leadership in Public Health Journal– Annual Program– Literature Recommendations– Spotlight Project Series– Continuing education credits
• Critical Thinking– A unique forum for public health leaders to discuss
contemporary issues and how it applies to leadership.
Leading public health into the future and promoting health people and healthy communities
PHLS Products & Services:Networking
Networking• Receptions at the NACCHO Annual
Conference, APHA Annual Conference, and the Joint ASTHO-NACCHO Conference
• In development:– Online Social Networking
Leading public health into the future and promoting health people and healthy communities
PHLS Products & Services:Advocacy
Advocacy• A voice for public health leadership at the
national level• Supporting and advocating for critical public
health issues– PH Code of Ethics– Sustainability of the PH Leadership Development
System– PH Workforce Issues
Leading public health into the future and promoting health people and healthy communities
PHLS Objectives
• Expanding core membership– Complimentary members
• Building & strengthening partnerships– NPHLI, NLN, ASTHO, & NACCHO
• Offering education opportunities– Continuing Education Credits
• Expanding advocacy outreach– Committee & projects surround public health
workforce, technology, and social marketing
Leading public health into the future and promoting health people and healthy communities
PHLS-NLN Partnership
• Leveraging resources and opportunities for leadership development capacity
– How can PHLS enhance your program graduates’ leadership development?
• Development of PHLS-NLN MOU– Purpose is to articulate shared vision and
interests in public health leadership development
Leading public health into the future and promoting health people and healthy communities
PHLS-NLN MOU
1. Determine and establish processes to increase connections between PHLS, NLN members, current scholars and graduates of leadership development programs
2. Develop Alumni products and services that meet the needs and interests of alumni of NLN member programs
3. Explore and identify emerging technologies and procedures to improve data sharing and member exchange between PHLS and NLN
4. Explore and identify opportunities to cosponsor networking opportunities, meetings and sessions at national public health conferences
5. Explore opportunities for join presentations, events, conferences or meetings, programs with PHLS, NLN and the NPHLI to support broader national system of leadership development
Leading public health into the future and promoting health people and healthy communities
What’s Next?
• Sign up for PHLS Membership at www.phls.org
• Provide us feedback and suggestion of the PHLS/NLN partnership
• Position Paper: The Significance of Investing in Public Health Leadership Development
PHLS is an independent program of the National Network of Public Health Institutes
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