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Kathleen S. Wright, EdD, MPH, School of Public Health, Director, National Public Health Leadership Development Network, Saint Louis University, 3545 Lafayette Ave., Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63104, 314/977-8120, wrightks@slu.edu
A panel of Leadership Institute graduates will present selected individual and/or team projects in poster format that have made an impact in their community and/or agency, and demonstrated excellence in public health leadership. As part of the Leadership Institute curriculum and a requirement for graduation, each scholar completes a personal/team project, and/or case study in their community or home agency. The presenters have gone through an intensive national application and selection process. These individuals were selected to represent their institute and to present their individual or team project at this session. The state, regional, and national leadership programs are dedicated to meeting the local grassroots needs by developing and enhancing individual and organizational leadership and management for improving and promoting the health of communities. They provide a unique learning experience for public health professionals, and others who are integral to the development of healthy communities. These institutes/programs for local and state health departments, and the private sector emphasize personal understanding, growth and mastery of essential leadership skills such as visioning, team building, systems thinking, and political effectiveness. In 1994, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Public Health Practice Program Office (PHPPO), began to provide technical assistance and support for state and regional based public health leadership development programs. These programs were formed through academic and practice collaborations among Schools of Public Health and State Health Departments. This special award and presentation was developed in the memory of Tom Balderson, champion of public health leadership development.
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Keywords: Leadership, Public Health Infrastructure
Related Web page: www.slu.edu/organizations/nln
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.