Session

Good for Community, Good for Members, Good for the Public Health Workforce: Lessons Learned from Evaluating Public Health Americorps

Muneera Hassan, Program Manager, Public Health AmeriCorps, Washington, DC

APHA 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo

Abstract

How ServeMN is using data to improve public health corps insights and guide program improvement

Peter Nelson
ServeMinnesota, Minneapolis, MN

APHA 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo

ServeMN located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, supports the Minnesota Public Health Corps, one of the largest Public Health AmeriCorps models. This capacity-building program places AmeriCorps members directly into governmental public health settings across the state, creating both short and long-term benefits for partner sites and members. This session will share successes, challenges and data-based insights for Minnesota Public Health Corps.

Conduct evaluation related to programs, research, and other areas of practice Implementation of health education strategies, interventions and programs

Abstract

How the trailhead institute is using evaluation to improve their public health americorps program

Lyndie Kenlon
Trailhead Institute, Denver, CO

APHA 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo

Trailhead institute located in Denver, Colorado, has a robust Public Health AmeriCorps program: Colorado Public Health Works. Colorado Public Health Works is an apprenticeship program that allows members to gain experience in public health roles and pursue their Community Health Worker (CHW) certifications. This session will share successes, challenges and findings from this program.

Conduct evaluation related to programs, research, and other areas of practice Implementation of health education strategies, interventions and programs

Abstract

Lessons learned from evaluating the public health Americorps program on workforce development and public health pathways

Kyle Brees
AmeriCorps, Washington, DC

APHA 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo

In less than three years, over 5,000 members have joined the Public Health AmeriCorps, serving at more than 1,000 sites across almost every state, Washington DC, Guam, and Puerto Rico. This session will explore how Public Health AmeriCorps evaluates this robust and wide-reaching program and share early evaluation results demonstrating how PHA is meeting communities’ urgent public health needs and creating flexible pathways into the public health workforce.

Conduct evaluation related to programs, research, and other areas of practice Implementation of health education strategies, interventions and programs Other professions or practice related to public health Planning of health education strategies, interventions, and programs

Abstract

Introduction

Muneera Hassan
Public Health AmeriCorps, Washington, DC

APHA 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo

Abstract

Closing Remarks

Muneera Hassan
Public Health AmeriCorps, Washington, DC

APHA 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo