Public Health Workforce Development: A Call to Action

Creating a diverse and competent public health workforce in Wisconsin

Full Project Name:Public Health Workforce Development: A Call to ActionPrimary Community Organization:Wisconsin Public Health AssociationPrimary Academic Partner:Peter M Layde, MD, MSc, Emergency MedicineAward Amount:$50,000

Award Date

July2007

Project Duration:12 months

Project Description Narrative:

To address the complex health issues in Wisconsin, the state needs a workforce that is competent and sufficient. To take action, five key health organizations in the state will partner to create a documented, collaborative, prioritized plan between statewide public health system partners to support a competent public health workforce, as well as a commitment to ongoing implementation.

Community partners: MCW Center for Healthy Communities, Wisconsin Area Health Education Centers, and Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards