In 2016, Flint, Michigan was in the midst of a full-blown public health crisis. A few years earlier, the city had changed its drinking water source from Detroit’s system to the Flint River. Inadequate water treatment and testing had resulted in contaminated water that had exposed over 100,000 residents to elevated levels of lead. The state’s governor had tasked Diane...
Starting the next chapter of your professional development can be as simple as taking advantage of ASPHN’s many councils, committees, webinars, and meeting opportunities. Below are a few programs with a proven track record of re-igniting our members’ passion for professional growth. Growing ASPHN Leaders Program Started as a pilot initiative in 2012, the Growing ASPHN Leaders program received outstanding reviews from...
We recently sat down with leadership coach and consultant Gail Fottrell-Jones of The Binocular Group to gain her insight on how to prioritize professional development. With over three decades in the Fortune 500 arena, Gail has a keen understanding of workplace behavior, motivation, and desire. Here’s what she had to say. Start by asking yourself some thought-provoking questions. According to Gail, it’s...
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Development Digest, a space where public health nutritionists can take a moment to breathe, relax, and focus solely on their professional growth and development. Here, you won’t be expected to meet any deadlines. Or respond to anyone. Or commit to anything. Except yourself. Because every issue will be filled with sound advice, new ideas, and...