Misinformation and Disinformation as Critical Threats to Public Health: Best Practices in Identifying, Responding, and Building Resilience

Presented by Dr. Anthony Dissen, EdD, MPH, MA, RDN, CPH
February 11, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1IE7jyLfQQWQhERyYQYp4A

The spread of misinformation and disinformation has become one of the most pressing challenges facing public health today. The prevalence of misinformation is at an all-time high, particularly in its spread through online and social media channels, and disinformation campaigns are increasing to purposefully mislead the public about various topics related to health, medicine, and well-being. With misinformation spreading faster than evidence-based information and guidelines, it is imperative that all public health professionals take part in efforts to not only educate the public on how to identify misinformation but also actively take a role in stopping disinformation campaigns. The goal of this webinar is to identify the unique ways in which misinformation is shared and gains popularity in our current environment, as well as explore the unique political, social, and psychological drivers that make misinformation so persuasive to the public. We will additionally review evidence-based and practical guidelines and strategies for responding to misinformation and disinformation, how to engage in pre-bunking, and inoculation approaches to strengthen the health literacy of the public, as well as that of other health professionals.

From Dashboards to Decisions: How Institutional Data Can Drive Public Health Insights

Presented by Nagashree Rao, MPH, CPH
March 11, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oxQlEr_FR0CM2hjGmZk7fA

Across higher education and public health, the goal is the same: understanding patterns, addressing inequities, and improving outcomes at the population level. This session bridges those worlds by exploring how institutional analytics such as student retention, engagement, and access data can inform evidence-based decision-making that parallels public health practice. Drawing on experience from institutional research, I will demonstrate how higher-education dashboards and data systems can serve as microcosms for population health analysis, emphasizing the shared principles of surveillance, early-warning indicators, and targeted intervention.

Participants will learn how to translate data into actionable insights while maintaining privacy and ethical integrity. The presentation will highlight practical frameworks for identifying disparities, integrating qualitative context, and fostering cross-sector collaboration between education and health. By reframing institutional data through a public-health lens, attendees will gain new strategies for designing equitable, data-driven interventions, whether in schools, health departments, or community programs.

This talk ultimately illustrates that when data systems are transparent, inclusive, and equity-focused, they can drive both academic success and public health advancement.

Implementing Patient Navigation to Advance Cancer Equity

Presented by Kristen Steven Hobbs, MPH, CPH
April 8, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JFzXZqDPRFqtgccF1F_0dg

Patient Navigation is an evidence-based intervention proven to improve health outcomes for cancer patients. However, since its inception in 1990, it has met difficulty in reimbursement practices and execution. This webinar will explore what true patient navigation across the cancer continuum of care is, how it helps improve health outcomes, and how it can be employed to advance health equity.

Public Health Leadership in Remote and Low-Resource Settings : Increasing Capacity for Health Promotion

Presented by Ekua Agyemang, MBCHB, MPH, FRCPC, CPH
May 13, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WNCHDtZ0Tx6o5_-Tn2riPg

How do you lead a team with several vacancies and a high turnover rate? How do you manage TB outbreaks without TB physicians and nurses? How can you increase the capacity of local Indigenous Inuit communities to manage and contain TB outbreaks? It is said that everything rises and falls on leadership. Join us to learn how public health leadership can increase capacity for strong outcomes in low-resource settings.

Early Intervention Systems of Care

Presented by Parthener Pinder, DrPH, MD, MPH, CPH, CGH
June 10, 2026 3:00 p.m. ET
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__AiGskWyTcy7TPQOk0vJrw

The Early Intervention Program (EIP) is designed to assist children from birth to 3 years old who are not developing as other children their age do. EI is a family-centered program that uses embedded coaching to enable communication and collaboration between the EI professional/therapist and the parent, and to focus on the child’s development.

During each of the child’s sessions, the therapist will coach you and your family on how to support the child at home through daily activities and routines when the therapist(s) are not present. The goal of the EIP is to empower families to nurture and enhance their child’s growth and development effectively.

Research shows that early intervention programs benefit children by improving cognitive, social, and motor skills, reducing the need for special education later in life, and improving long-term outcomes such as higher income and better health. These initiatives foster a child’s growth during a crucial time, boost family self-esteem, and benefit society’s economy in the long run.

As the Director of Early Intervention Services, Dr. Parthener Pinder leads the Early Intervention Program at a non-profit organization that has provided comprehensive services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 75 years. This webinar, Early Intervention Systems of Care, will include why Dr. Pinder chose Early Intervention as well as an in-depth look into the Early Intervention Program at the Westchester Institute for Human Development in Valhalla, NY.

Environmental Surveillance for Early Pathogen Detection in Water and Air

Presented by Heidi Horn, PhD and Tara M. Ornstein, MPH, CPH, REHS/RS
July 8, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wVuTrRyjRxWWSURa6YobGg

As traditional public health surveillance systems continue to weaken, environmental surveillance is becoming an increasingly important source of timely and unbiased disease intelligence. This webinar will examine how wastewater and air monitoring, combined with metagenomic sequencing, can identify circulating pathogens days or weeks before cases are detected through clinical systems. Using real-world examples from the Lungfish project, including early detection of measles, respiratory viruses, and SARS-CoV-2 in both high- and low-resource settings, presenters will demonstrate how environmental data can support situational awareness, guide public health response, and complement existing surveillance programs. The session will emphasize practical applications for public health professionals and discuss how transparent data sharing can strengthen trust and preparedness in communities.

Perinatal Mental Health: A Public Health Imperative for Families and Communities

Presented by Julia King, CPH, PHM-C
August 12, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QIL2hq0bRzGA4GSgl0IIzA

Perinatal Mental Health encompasses the emotional well-being of birthing people during pregnancy through the first year after birth. It is a critical yet often overlooked determinant of lifelong health for parents, infants, and families. Depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders during this period are among the most common complications of pregnancy, affecting as many as one in five individuals, yet remain underdiagnosed and undertreated. This presentation explores perinatal mental health through a public health lens, providing education on what perinatal mental health is and its implications for maternal and child health outcomes, health equity, and family wellbeing.

This session will examine perinatal mental health and how factors such as access to care and social determinants of health shape perinatal mental health outcomes. Participants will gain insight into strategies that promote resilience, early detection, and community-based supports as well as approaches that can help integrate mental health into existing maternal and child health systems.

Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of perinatal mental health from a clinical perspective, but also why it is a public health priority and how collaboration can help ensure better outcomes for birthing people, families, and communities.

Organ Donation through the Lens of Public Health

Presented by Justyne Lamon, MPH, CPH
October 14, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iMPBNEsmR9Cnl6-tMG7GHA

The National Transplant Waitlist continues to grow, with more than 100,000 individuals in the United States awaiting life-saving organs. Each day, an average of 17 patients die before a suitable organ becomes available, highlighting a critical public health crisis. This presentation examines the current state of organ donation in the United States, addresses common misconceptions, and highlights emerging technologies and organ recovery practices. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the challenges and opportunities shaping modern organ donation and identify ways public health professionals can strengthen donation systems.

Seizure Recognition and Response for Public Health Professionals

Presented by Olivia Albanese Gordon, MPH, MCHES®, CPH
November 18, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1vREJ3mrQYyPdBwcxqlAiw

Seizures can happen anywhere—at home, at work, in schools, and in public spaces—and yet epilepsy remains widely misunderstood. This interactive webinar, presented by Epilepsy Services of New Jersey, is designed to equip public health professionals with the knowledge and confidence needed to recognize seizures, respond safely and effectively, and promote health literacy around epilepsy in their communities.

Participants will gain a clear understanding of common seizure types, learn how to identify when someone may be experiencing a seizure, and practice evidence‑based seizure first aid that prioritizes safety, dignity, and appropriate response. The session will also explore epilepsy through a public health lens, emphasizing the critical role professionals play in reducing stigma, improving preparedness, and increasing access to accurate information and resources.

Whether you work in health education, community outreach, policy, or program implementation, this webinar will provide practical tools and trusted resources you can immediately apply in your work to better support individuals living with epilepsy and those around them.

Key takeaways include:

• How to recognize different types of seizures
• What to do—and what not to do—when someone is having a seizure
• How public health professionals can build epilepsy health literacy and preparedness
• Resources and referrals for individuals with epilepsy, families, and communities

This webinar is ideal for public health practitioners seeking to strengthen community readiness, enhance inclusive health education, and improve outcomes for people living with epilepsy.

Regenerative Workforce Development

Presented by Amiee Rockhill, CPH
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. ET
View Recording https://youtu.be/ay7KpThnz1Q

How philosophical approaches to land management, applied in regenerative agriculture, can be applied to workforce management. Build recruiting, hiring, and professional development practices within your organization designed to restore a sense of community in the workplace that fosters equity, resourcefulness, and resiliency.

Teaching Leadership Skills via use of Case Studies

Presented by Dr. Amar Kanekar PhD, MPH, MB, BS, CHES, CPH
October 8, 2025, at 3 p.m. ET
https://youtu.be/UGQGzbw8HWE

The purpose of this presentation is to discuss building leadership skills in undergraduate and graduate students using case studies as a pedagogical technique . The case studies will be selected from existing texts related to a course taught by the instructor. Additionally, discussed would be creating ‘ case studies’ using generative AI tools as well.

Topics: Leadership

Beryllium: An Important but Not Well-Known Public Health Issue

Presented by Gregory Nichols, MPH, CPH, CMQOE, ASP
August 13, 2025, at 3 p.m. ET
View Recording https://youtu.be/wxQKavX5kpo

Beryllium (Be) is a lightweight metal that has been used in defense, aerospace, and other sectors for decades due to its workability and several key properties, including: high melting point, nonmagnetic nature, and resistance to oxidation under normal conditions. Although beryllium plays (and has played) a key role in crafting critical components for important applications, the metal itself can be highly toxic and can lead to the development of significant disease in humans, primarily in occupational exposures to beryllium without proper engineering controls, medical surveillance, and protective gear in place. The greatest risk for exposure to beryllium is through inhalation of either fine particles of beryllium as a byproduct of machining or as dust containing beryllium particles. Exposure to Be particles can lead to a heightened immune response in some individuals known as beryllium sensitization (BeS), which in turn can increase the likelihood of developing chronic beryllium disease (CBD). The use of beryllium in certain industries, coupled with its high toxicity and disease risk, has elevated the metal to one of the most highly studied and watched occupational exposures.

This webinar will present a general overview of how beryllium became a known occupational health risk and what has been done and still is being done to reduce the burden of disease in occupational settings. A discussion will cover the history of beryllium in industry; risk identification and etiology of beryllium-related disease; preventive measures, including a brief overview of regulations; an overview of the implementation of programs focused on reducing the risk and burden of disease; and a glimpse of potential emerging issues related to occupational exposure of beryllium.

Topics: Disease Prevention and Injury Reduction

Advancing Public Health through a Trauma-Informed Approach

Presented by Anthony Dissen EdD, MPH, MA, RDN, CPH
June 11, 2025, at 3 p.m. ET
View Recording https://youtu.be/J6zg-0ubSiQ

In public health, we work with a variety of different communities and populations, many of which experience unique and often chronic forms of trauma. Without bearing this in mind, often our work may miss or not appropriately address the needs of different communities, or may unintentionally exacerbate health disparities that are rooted in these traumas. This webinar will explore the distinct public health obstacles encountered by these populations, with a particular emphasis on the importance of a trauma-informed approach to care. As healthcare providers and public health professionals, understanding the nuanced experiences of varying communities is crucial to delivering effective and empathetic care. The presentation will begin by outlining specific public health disparities and barriers, including higher rates of mental health challenges, substance use, and exposure to violence, compounded by systemic discrimination and stigmatization. We will then delve into the principles of trauma-informed care, which emphasize safety, trustworthiness, and empowerment. By integrating these principles into public health strategies, professionals can create environments that acknowledge and address the impact of past traumas, thereby improving health outcomes and fostering resilience.

Topic: Health Equity and Social Justice

Creating Responsive Programs to Meet Changing Population Needs

Presented by Tasha Turner-Bicknell, DNP, RN, CPH
May 14, 2025, at 3 p.m. ET
View Recording https://youtu.be/Tkko4NXbwPs

The unprecedented surge of overdose deaths in the United States has challenged public health entities to evaluate the effectiveness of current programs and search the research evidence for new ways to reach people who use drugs.  Specifically, black, indigenous, and people of color who use drugs remain over-represented in nationwide overdose deaths and under-represented in harm reduction outreach.

In this webinar, we will discuss how structural racism can impact the uptake of harm reduction services and how harm reduction vending machines and mobile units can reach marginalized populations that have been historically reluctant to access harm reduction services.

It is essential for harm reduction programing to continue to innovate and respond to the dynamic needs of people who use drugs.  Expanding harm reduction services beyond syringe service programming will be essential moving forward or we risk falling short of our mission to recognize and advocate for the human rights and dignity of people who use drugs.  Future work should focus on leveraging dispensing machines and mobile units to offer additional health services such as wound care, immunizations, and primary care.

Topics: Disease Prevention and Injury Reduction

Public Health and Real-World Evidence (RWE)

Presented by Lei Lv, PhD, MPH, CPH
April 9, 2025, at 3 p.m. ET
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xSxfuqLEQb27gHJb4QZC-A

The 21st Century Cures Act (CURE) requires pharmaceutical and medical devices to provide Real-World Evidence (RWE) using Real-World Data (RWD) to support the production of efficacy post-launch. This has led to a big demand for observational researchers in this industry and for conducting epidemiology research. CPH and public health professors have been a big part of this labor force. This webinar will discuss the career paths of RWE researchers for CPHs.

Topics: Data, Analysis, and Informatics

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and Public Health: An Examination of the Occurrence of PFAS, their Health Effects, and the Evolving Regulatory Environment

Presented by Jane Parkin Kullmann Ph.D, CPH, DABT
March 12, 2025, at 3 p.m. ET
https://youtu.be/_afPEu7pIrA

The term “PFAS” or “forever chemicals” is talked about frequently in the news media, but what are these and how are they connected to public health?  This webinar will provide an overview of what PFAS are and what they are or were used for, their presence in the environment and consumer products, and their health effects. Current and proposed regulations that are applicable to PFAS (e.g., drinking water standards) will also be discussed.  This webinar will provide an overview of this topic to provide practitioners with a foundation for a better understanding of PFAS, why they have emerged as a defining issue for public health, and what is being done to address it.

Topic: Disease Prevention and Injury Reduction