January 20 Update: Upcoming Webinars
Happy January, everyone!
There are a number of upcoming webinars that you might be interested in.
Results of the 2021 Epidemiology Capacity Assessment (CSTE)
Tuesday, January 25th, 4 PM ET
CSTE invites you to join us for a webinar presentation on the results of the 2021 Epidemiology Capacity Assessment (ECA). The ECA describes the applied epidemiology workforce at state and territorial health departments and was fielded from January-April 2021. The 2021 ECA includes responses from the 50 states, Washington DC and four U.S. territories. This webinar will cover the methodology of the 2021 ECA, key findings and results, recommendations from the 2021 ECA and uses of ECA data. Registration is required for this webinar. If you are unable to join live, this webinar will be recorded and archived in the CSTE webinar library.
Combatting the Omicron Surge: Latest Updates (The Studio at Harvard Chan School)
Tuesday, January 25th, 12 PM ET
The Omicron surge is driving COVID-19 infections to historic highs, with more new cases being diagnosed daily in the United States than any other time during the pandemic, and healthcare systems threatening to buckle under the pressure. What have researchers learned about Omicron since it first emerged, and how should that inform guidelines for living and working? What can Omicron—with its many evasive mutations—tell us about preparing for the next variant? Join Harvard Chan epidemiologist Bill Hanage for a free, live-streamed Q&A with Elana Gordon of The World. Email your questions. Register for free to join the discussion.
Mental Health and our Changing Climate: Special Briefing for Local Health Departments (NACCHO)
Wednesday, February 2nd, 4 PM ET
In Mental Health and Our Changing Climate, the American Psychological Association and ecoAmerica chronicle the impacts of climate change on Americans’ mental health and psychological well-being, including guidance and resources to act and advocate. The report builds on the celebrated 2017 edition to include the latest research on the topic, with new sections on populations disproportionately impacted, climate anxiety, and the spectrum of solutions. Registration required.
If you know of any upcoming webinars or presentations that may be relevant to the group, please email WFResources@cste.org and we will be sure to post them.