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Community Health Services Mailbag: 28 January 2026

General information

Scroll through the list of posts below or jump to general information to view details about each post. General information items remain in the Mailbag for two weeks.

NEW Spread the Word: Insights Needed for Cannabis Market Research
Project REACH is Recruiting Participants for 2026-2027 Cohort

On the calendar

Scroll through the list of trainings and events below, or jump to online events / in-person events to view details about each post. Calendar items are removed from the Mailbag once they’ve occurred or when registration is closed.

Online training and events:

NEW 1/29: Communicating About Immunization in 2026
NEW 1/29: Practical water wisdom: when the forest burns, what’s in the water?
NEW 2/3: A Roadmap for Sustainable Community Mental Health Access and Impact in 2026
NEW 2/3: Making the Invisible Visible
NEW 2/4: “Collaborations between Local Public Health and Healthcare: Highlighting Rural Success Stories” and “Changing Structures in Local Public Health: Impacts and Implications”
NEW 2/10: A Majority-Majority: Reporting on the North Dakota Legislature Public Health Scorecard
NEW 2/11: Deeper Dive: Anyone Can be a Vaccine Advocate 2.0
NEW 2/10: Chronic Stress as a Driver of Health Disparities: The Health Excellence Action Network Conceptual Model
NEW 2/13: Three Ways of Looking at Black/White Mortality Inequality in the United States
NEW 2/17: ”Retaining Younger Public Health Staff: the Appeal of Nontraditional Benefits” and “Understanding the Impact of State Governance on Recruitment Strategies in Public Health”
2/19: Using Digital Storytelling for Community Engagement and Health Promotion with Dr. Abby Lohr and Graciela Porraz Capetillo
2/19: 8 hr Waste Site Worker Refresher
2/19-3/19: Creating a Plan: Crisis Communication for Public Health - Live Lecture
NEW 2/24: Minnesota Health Equity Networks Mini Gathering - Aging
2/26: 2026 Cancer Summit
3/3: Caring for American Indian & Alaska Native Youth: What Health Care Providers Need to Know - 3rd Webinar in the Series
NEW 3/4: Annual Research Ethics Day Conference 2026 — The Future of Research Ethics: Threats & Opportunities
3/9-3/13: 24 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)
3/9-3/13: 40 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)
NEW 3/10: The Reproductive Health Consequences of Criminal Legal System Involvement
3/11: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills
NEW 3/17: Decision Intelligence 4 Health: Public health decision making under constraints
NEW 3/24: Southeast Regional Gathering, Minnesota Health Equity Networks
NEW 3/24: Northeast Regional Gathering, Minnesota Health Equity Networks
3/24: 8 hr Emergency Response Refresher
NEW 3/25: Southwest Regional Gathering, Minnesota Health Equity Networks
NEW 3/27: The Ethics of Access and Outcomes: Maternity Care in Rural US Communities
NEW 3/31: Central Regional Gathering, Minnesota Health Equity Networks
NEW 3/31: Metro Regional Gathering, Minnesota Health Equity Networks
NEW 4/2: Northwest Regional Gathering, Minnesota Health Equity Networks
NEW 4/14: When Systems Fail the Body: Structural Determinants of Health and the Architecture of Inequity
NEW 4/29: The Future of Public Health in the United States

In-person trainings and events

2/10: Care and Its Artificial Future - David J. Fine Distinguished Visiting Professor in Healthcare Administration (Minneapolis)
3/9-3/13: 24 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)
3/9-3/13: 40 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)
NEW 3/10: Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals - Plymouth
3/31: 8 hr Waste Site Worker Refresher (Minneapolis)
4/13-4/15: 24hr Emergency Response Operations course (Minneapolis)
4/13-4/17: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Minneapolis)
4/14-4/17: SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) (Nisswa)
4/22: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills (St. Paul)
4/22: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Advanced Screening Skills for Nurses (St. Paul)
5/5: 8 hr Emergency Response Refresher (Minneapolis)
5/11-5/13: 24hr Emergency Response Operations course (Minneapolis)
5/11-5/15: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Minneapolis)
6/10: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills (St. Paul)
6/10: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Advanced Screening Skills for Nurses (St. Paul)

Jobs and careers

These job posts are listed by region. Scroll through the list of jobs below, or jump to a region to view details about that region’s job posts. Jobs are removed from the Mailbag after their application deadline has passed, or after two weeks for jobs with no application deadline.

* Jobs that contain a star include the possibility to telework at least part time.

If you don't see your region below, the CHS Mailbag currently has no jobs to share in that location.

Applicant can live anywhere in Minnesota

* Science and Policy Fellow, Emerging Issues in Drinking Water, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 2/5)

Northwest Minnesota

Public Health Program Manager - PHN, Beltrami County (no close date)
Public Health Nurse, Beltrami County Health and Human Services (no close date)
Supervisor Community Health, Common Spirit (no close date)

West Central Minnesota

Public Health Administrator, Horizon Public Health (closes 2/4)
Withdrawal Management/Detox Registered Nurse (RN), Clay County Public Health (no close date)

General information

Spread the Word: Insights Needed for Cannabis Market Research

Please spread the word among your community members! MDH and its partner, Tunheim, will be creating a cannabis and substance misuse prevention and education program, and need your help! Participants will be eligible to receive compensation upon completion of the activity.  All activities will be virtual. Opportunity 1: Individuals who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding/chestfeeding Looking for Minnesotans 18 and older who are: -Pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding/chestfeeding -Caregivers of people who are pregnant -Public health professionals (local or Tribal public health agency) -Health care professionals -Community educators Learn more: http://bit.ly/49OrYaT Questions for 1: healthr...@tunheim.com Opportunity 2: Youth and young adults under 25, including influential adults Looking for Minnesotans 18 and older who are: -Parents and caregivers of youth or young adults ages 13-24 -Older peers and siblings of youth or young adults ages 13-24 -Educators and school faculty or staff (coaches, school nurses, counselors, teachers, administrators, etc.) -Youth-facing community organizations and programs -Public health professionals (local or Tribal public health agency) If you would like to share this opportunity with a teen or young adult in your life who is ages 13 to 24, direct them here: Young Minnesotans: Your voice is needed! https://bit.ly/4jUTsjS Learn more: https://forms.office.com/g/9Zj8wALyiW Questions for 2: youth...@tunheim.com

Project REACH is Recruiting Participants for 2026-2027 Cohort

Project REACH (Rural Experts Advancing Community Health) provides community leaders in rural Minnesota with health policy and leadership training that will help them build skills to successfully advocate to improve health in their rural communities. Project REACH is an initiative of the University of Minnesota Rural Health Program. Throughout the year-long program, participants receive training and technical assistance around using local research and data, health policy, effective policy communication, and civic engagement. The program also connects rural Minnesota community leaders with experts and resources from the University of Minnesota as well as with other rural advocates and organizations across the state. Upon completion of the program, participants receive a $1,500 stipend and a certificate of completion. More information about Project REACH can be found on the program website: https://ctsi.umn.edu/training/community-members/project-reach Individuals (ages 18 and older) working or living in rural Minnesota who want to improve health in their community by building skills in health policy problem framing and effective communication with state legislators and other policymakers are encouraged to apply. Interest forms for participation in the 2026-2027 cohort will be accepted until March 2, 2026 at 5 pm: https://redcap.ahc.umn.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=A8KNKE3AD7CXAD44 Questions about the program and application process can be directed to Katie Rydberg at reed...@umn.edu.

On the calendar: Online events

1/29: Communicating About Immunization in 2026

Sponsored by: Public Health Communications Collaborative

Public health communication is most effective when we come together and share ideas. You're invited to join us on Zoom next Thursday, January 29, for a live Q&A webinar on Communicating About Immunization in 2026. Why join us live? Ask: Bring your specific questions about what's ahead for immunization communications trends. Connect: Gain insights from peers in the chat on what’s actually working on the ground. Learn: Learn about other's wins and helpful resources in a supportive, professional space.

1/29: Practical water wisdom: when the forest burns, what’s in the water?

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota Duluth

Wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe worldwide, leading to significant physical and chemical changes in aquatic ecosystems within affected watersheds. These changes can impact both public water supplies and ecosystem health. In the U.S., research has mainly focused on the wildfire-prone West, where surface waters are a major source of drinking water. Despite growing knowledge, key gaps remain in understanding what drives water quality changes after wildfires. This presentation reviews the current science on post-wildfire water quality and offers recommendations for addressing these knowledge gaps. This webinar was rescheduled from October 2025.

Audience: This webinar is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.

2/3: A Roadmap for Sustainable Community Mental Health Access and Impact in 2026

Sponsored by: National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)

Sponsored by: Mental health consistently ranks as a top priority in community health needs assessments, yet access and engagement remain significant barriers. There are silver linings, including the success stories generated with Behavioral Health 360. Join us for the latest updates on data, capabilities, and results. Hear from peers and experts tackling program sustainability through community-wide coalition strategies. Walk away with real-world lessons on reducing stigma, leveraging technology, and building trust to improve mental health access and engagement.

2/3: Making the Invisible Visible

2/4: “Collaborations between Local Public Health and Healthcare: Highlighting Rural Success Stories” and “Changing Structures in Local Public Health: Impacts and Implications”

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota School of Public Health

This webinar is part of an annual series from the Consortium for Workforce Research in Public Health (CWORPH). Collaborations between Local Public Health and Healthcare: Highlighting Rural Success Stories (Casey Balio & Stephanie Mathis, East Tennessee State University). The benefits of and barriers to successful partnerships between public health and health care organizations are well-documented, but less is known about these partnerships in rural settings. This study described local collaborations between local health departments and health care organizations in rural settings, highlighting factors that may support or hinder collaborations and specific workforce considerations. Changing Structures in Local Public Health: Impacts and Implications (Kayla Alvis, East Tennessee State University). Rural health departments have experienced additional burdens due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in structural changes such as de-coupling (disbanding) of previously regionalized health departments and the closure of rural local health departments. This study describes the processes, workforce implications, and perceived impacts on the local community of structural changes of rural LHDs.

2/10: A Majority-Majority: Reporting on the North Dakota Legislature Public Health Scorecard

Sponsored by: North Dakota State University; North Dakota Public Health Association

Join the NDSU Department of Public Health Seminar Series and the North Dakota Public Health Association for a timely discussion on public health policy in North Dakota. This presentation reviews key public health–related bills from the 2023 legislative session, outlines how 26 bills were selected and legislators scored, and highlights bipartisan support for policies that promote health and prevent disease. Attendees will also hear recommendations for effectively motivating elected officials to support policies that improve population health at a state level. February 10, 2026. 12:00–1:00 PM CT. Virtual (Zoom) This free event is open to all. Register here: http://bit.ly/4pfK6QI Speakers: Sarah Gefroh, MLS (ASCP) CM, SMCM – Diagnostic Microbiologist, NDSU Mark Strand, PhD, CPH – Professor, NDSU; Vice President, ND Public Health Association Chelsea Ridge – Community Health Coordinator, Upper Missouri Health District; NDPHA Policy & Advocacy Chair.

2/10: Chronic Stress as a Driver of Health Disparities: The Health Excellence Action Network Conceptual Model

2/11: Deeper Dive: Anyone Can be a Vaccine Advocate 2.0

Sponsored by: HealthPartners; Medica; Blue Plus; Hennepin Health; SCHA; MDH; Voices for Vaccine

Deeper Dive: Anyone Can be a Vaccine Advocate 2.0 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Noon-1:30 p.m. This training will focus on practicing your vaccine advocacy skills. In addition to reviewing the science around immunizations, this interactive session will allow participants to practice strategies that will lead to more productive conversations about vaccines. Participants in this webinar should have attended a vaccine advocate training or be familiar with the concepts. If you have not attended a training prior to this, you can view a recording HERE. Presented by Karen Ernst, Voices for Vaccines, Carly Edson, MDH and Tabitha JHanson, MDH Objectives • Understand the basics of how vaccines work and how they are monitored for safety. • Identify effective strategies for discussing vaccines with families. • Increase confidence in navigating questions or concerns from families. • Identify where to locate reliable vaccine resources for families.

2/13: Three Ways of Looking at Black/White Mortality Inequality in the United States

2/17: ”Retaining Younger Public Health Staff: the Appeal of Nontraditional Benefits” and “Understanding the Impact of State Governance on Recruitment Strategies in Public Health”

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota School of Public Health

This webinar is part of an annual series from the Consortium for Workforce Research in Public Health (CWORPH). Retaining Younger Public Health Staff: the Appeal of Nontraditional Benefits (Heather Krasna, Columbia University). While salary is traditionally considered the most important variable that job candidates consider when choosing a new job, other benefits have been shown to be important factors that can be used in recruitment marketing and retention initiatives. This study characterized young adults’ interest in the public sector generally and, in particular, the role of nontraditional benefits in job appeal. Understanding the Impact of State Governance on Recruitment Strategies in Public Health (Valerie Yeager, Indiana University). This study explored the relationship between state governance and hiring laws as well as recruitment challenges, strategies, and solutions.

2/19: Using Digital Storytelling for Community Engagement and Health Promotion with Dr. Abby Lohr and Graciela Porraz Capetillo

Sponsored by: Bright Spots Qualitative Mini-Lab; University of Minnesota School of Public Health

In this Bright Spots Mini-Lab session, co-sponsored by the UMN Prevention Research Center, Dr. Abby Lohr and Graciela Porraz Capetillo will guide participants through the method of digital storytelling, and its potential for public health. We’ll learn how this creative method works in Dr. Lohr’s community-based chronic disease research, and how to apply it to our own work. We’ll also explore best practices surrounding ethical implementation, how to strengthen community partnerships, and how to get the most out of this technique. Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 11am-1pm CT | Free, virtual & open to all.

Audience: Qualitative researchers, students, public health professionals- event is open to everyone.

2/19: 8 hr Waste Site Worker Refresher

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

8-Hour Waste Site Worker Refresher – $275 8am to 4pm Topics include: incident review, hazard recognition/evaluation/control review, health and safety program requirements and regulations, monitoring equipment, respiratory protection, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment.

Audience: This course meets OSHA requirements for annual refresher training for individuals who have previously completed a 24- or 40-hour training. Consider this series of courses if you are a hazardous waste site worker, site safety officer, driller, engineer, geologist, chemist, consultant, industrial hygienist, supervisor, site inspector, regulator, or anyone involved in hazardous waste cleanup at a site.

2/19-3/19: Creating a Plan: Crisis Communication for Public Health - Live Lecture

Sponsored by: Public Health Communications Collaborative

This live online cohort is designed to build on the on-demand content of the Creating a Plan: Crisis Communications for Public Health course and enhance your ability to prepare for emergencies, combat misinformation, and effectively structure a crisis team. We are delighted to have Dr. Jeni A. Stolow as our facilitator for this training. Over the course of three interactive sessions, you will gain practical skills and strategies to support your work and communities you serve. All sessions will be held on Zoom. If you are interested in joining this cohort and have reviewed (or are reviewing) the on-demand content for crisis communications plans, please complete the short application form online (it should take about 5 minutes to fill out).

Audience: This opportunity is open to individuals who have completed or are currently completing the on-demand course and have expressed interest in furthering their skills through interactive, real-time sessions. To ensure a rich and engaging experience, we are limiting participation to a cohort of up to 40 individuals.

2/24: Minnesota Health Equity Networks Mini Gathering – Aging

Sponsored by: Minnesota Health Equity Networks

Join Georgia Lane, director of aging initiatives at Ecolibrium3, and Adam Suomala, executive director at the Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging, for a mini-gathering focused on age-friendly awareness, communities, and efforts. Time: 11 a.m. to noon Location: Virtually on Webex: https://minnesota.webex.com/weblink/register/r62ee149f9b9680913f88d6cf4a54a0b3

2/26: 2026 Cancer Summit

3/3: Caring for American Indian & Alaska Native Youth: What Health Care Providers Need to Know - 3rd Webinar in the Series

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health; University of Minnesota Medical School

We invite you to continue learning and strengthening culturally responsive care for American Indian and Alaska Native children and families. Join the University of Minnesota Medical School and the Minnesota Department of Health for Session 3 of the webinar series: Indian Health Service (IHS) & American Indian / Alaska Native Healthcare Services This session provides an overview of the Indian Health Service, including the federal trust responsibility (Marshall Trilogy), the history and structure of IHS, the ITU system, and practical guidance on navigating IHS billing, referrals, and eligibility—with a focus on pediatric care. March 3, 2026 12pm CST Presenters: Mary Owen, MD, Tlingit (UMN Medical School) Ravyn Gibbs, MPH, MSW, Anishinaabe (MDH Tribal Relations) Katie Peck, PHN (Minnesota Department of Health).

Audience: Providers, clinical teams or administration, local public health serving Native children and their families.

3/4: Annual Research Ethics Day Conference 2026 — The Future of Research Ethics: Threats & Opportunities

Sponsored by: UMN Research and Innovation Office; UMN Consortium on Law and Values in Health, Environment, and the Life Sciences; Masonic Cancer Center; Clinical and Translational Science Institute

The history of research ethics shows that ensuring the ethical and responsible conduct of research requires investment of time, personnel, and resources. Major shifts under way now raise questions about the future of research ethics — how to ensure needed safeguards while taking advantage of potential opportunities. Speakers will consider the impact of significant changes in federal ethics personnel and research funding, including debate about overhead (“indirect cost”) recovery on grants, which at many institutions supports crucial ethics oversight. This conference will consider how to preserve key safeguards while making improvements. Join national experts from multiple disciplines and perspectives to consider a wide range of questions: what is the current state of research ethics, how can we strengthen Institutional Review Boards and research oversight, what steps will best support research integrity and trustworthy science, what strategies will advance ethics in community-engaged research, and how should research ethics evolve to manage emerging technologies including artificial intelligence.

3/9-3/13: 24 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

24-Hour Waste Site Worker Training – $575 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday The 24-hour course consists of three days of lectures, discussions, classroom demonstrations, and small group exercises. Emphasis will be placed on responding in a defensive manner without actually trying to stop the release. This course offers 24 Continuing Education Hours. Course location: Courses are held either online or in person on the University of Minnesota East Bank campus. The specific location of your course will be sent with the materials prior to the course. Continuing education: Continuing Education credits from the University of Minnesota and other affiliated CE credits are available.

Audience: Consider this series of courses if you are a hazardous waste site worker, site safety officer, driller, engineer, geologist, chemist, consultant, industrial hygienist, supervisor, site inspector, regulator, or anyone involved in hazardous waste cleanup at a site.

3/9-3/13: 40 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

40-Hour Waste Site Worker Training – $1,000 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday The course includes the operations level (24 hr) training plus 16 hours of additional training, including instructional activities, lectures, discussions, classroom demonstrations, and small group exercises. This course offers 40 Continuing Education Hours. Course location: Courses are held either online or in person on the University of Minnesota East Bank campus. Specific location of your course will be sent with the materials prior to the course. Continuing education: Continuing Education credits from the University of Minnesota and other affiliated CE credits are available. Note: All participants in the 40-hour course are required to have a physician complete a medical evaluation and clearance form prior to the course.

3/10: The Reproductive Health Consequences of Criminal Legal System Involvement

3/11: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health

Hearing Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, basic anatomy, hearing screening measurements and definitions, audiometer care and use, preparation and performing evidence-based pure tone screening and play audiometry procedures including environmental noise level check, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. Vision Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, external anatomy, visual pathways, visual conditions to look for during vision screening, performing evidence-based vision screening procedures including the use of recommended visual acuity charts, plus lens screening, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. March 11, 2026, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Costs $60. Registration: https://minnesota.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e811180f-714e-46a9-87d1-07807a53fddd

Audience: Anyone who performs hearing and vision screening on children. Medical assistants, school health assistants, volunteers and other non-nurses who perform vision and hearing screening for children in Head Start, Early Childhood Screening, schools, clinics, and other community settings. May also be sufficient for nurses who provide only basic hearing and vision screenings.

3/17: Decision Intelligence 4 Health: Public health decision making under constraints

3/24: Southeast Regional Gathering, Minnesota Health Equity Networks

Sponsored by: Minnesota Health Equity Networks

Regional gatherings are free and open to all. Participate in one or more regions. Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Virtually on Webex: https://minnesota.webex.com/weblink/register/rcd19dc6094a49aa5926b4bf92a6ec2e5

3/24: Northeast Regional Gathering, Minnesota Health Equity Networks

Sponsored by: Minnesota Health Equity Networks

Regional gatherings are free and open to all. Participate in one or more regions. Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Location: Virtually on Webex: https://minnesota.webex.com/weblink/register/rfb9277b3beac9aef38f9f2e2fd00e342

3/24: 8 hr Emergency Response Refresher

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

8-Hour Emergency Response Refresher – $275 8am - 4pm Topics include: incident review, hazard recognition/evaluation/control review, health and safety program requirements and regulations, monitoring equipment, respiratory protection, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment.

Audience: This course is designed to meet the OSHA requirement for annual refresher training for individuals who have previously completed 24-hour Emergency Response Operations or 40-hour Emergency Response Technician. Consider this series of courses if you are an emergency responder, safety professional, plant manager, building engineer, maintenance personnel, industrial hygienist, or consultant involved in emergency response.

3/25: Southwest Regional Gathering, Minnesota Health Equity Networks

Sponsored by: Minnesota Health Equity Networks

Regional gatherings are free and open to all. Participate in one or more regions. Time: 2 to 3:30 pm Location: Virtually on Webex: https://minnesota.webex.com/weblink/register/r8dca2be9342d2fc5b5a0404f3b2b29e9

3/27: The Ethics of Access and Outcomes: Maternity Care in Rural US Communities

3/31: Central Regional Gathering, Minnesota Health Equity Networks

Sponsored by: Minnesota Health Equity Networks

Regional gatherings are free and open to all. Participate in one or more regions. Time: 10 a.m. to noon Location: Virtually on Webex: https://minnesota.webex.com/weblink/register/r4bc63d90ba514749c7808f85b79234e4

3/31: Metro Regional Gathering, Minnesota Health Equity Networks

Sponsored by: Minnesota Health Equity Networks

4/2: Northwest Regional Gathering, Minnesota Health Equity Networks

Sponsored by: Minnesota Health Equity Networks

Regional gatherings are free and open to all. Participate in one or more regions. Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon Location: Virtually on Webex: https://minnesota.webex.com/weblink/register/r5dd3666c1ceeb6dc42538d4d09d93e94

4/14: When Systems Fail the Body: Structural Determinants of Health and the Architecture of Inequity

4/29: The Future of Public Health in the United States

On the calendar: In-person trainings and events

2/10: Care and Its Artificial Future - David J. Fine Distinguished Visiting Professor in Healthcare Administration (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota School of Public Health

This free lecture series brings a nationally recognized senior academic professional and thought leader to campus each academic year to offer a public lecture and to meet with students, faculty, alumni, and the broader University community. This year's keynote speaker is Victor M. Montori, MD, MS - Robert H. and Susan M. Rewoldt Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic.

Audience: Public health professionals, healthcare administrators, alumni, students, faculty, general public.

3/9-3/13: 24 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

3/9-3/13: 40 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

3/10: Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals – Plymouth

Sponsored by: Minnesota Prevention Resource Center and Regional Prevention Coordinators

The Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies, covers a wide variety of topics including prevention science, community organization, need & resource assessment, evidence-based interventions, and more for early and mid-career prevention professionals. The curriculum builds upon and complements existing workforce training curricula and resources (e.g., SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST)). Course goals include: - To provide an overview of prevention science and its application to practice. - To strengthen understanding of effective planning and implementation approaches to prevention services. - To raise awareness about the training and credentialing needs for the field. - To encourage the pursuit of more specialized training. Registration for this training is $225 and includes a training manual, meals, and snacks during the training. Tickets are limited and are available on a first-come-first serve basis. Registration closes February 23, 2026.

3/31: 8 hr Waste Site Worker Refresher (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

8-Hour Waste Site Worker Refresher – $275 8am - 4pm Topics include: incident review, hazard recognition/evaluation/control review, health and safety program requirements and regulations, monitoring equipment, respiratory protection, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment.

4/13-4/15: 24hr Emergency Response Operations course (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

24-Hour Emergency Response Operations – $575 8am - 4pm This course consists of three days of lectures, discussions, classroom demonstrations, small group exercises, and hands-on training. This Operations Level course is designed to provide training required by OSHA 1910.120 to respond to hazardous substance releases with the purpose of protecting persons, property, and the environment from the effects of the release and to contain the release. Emphasis will be placed on responding in a defensive manner without actually trying to stop the release. Topics include: Relevant state and federal regulations, health hazard recognition, hazard and risk assessment, respiratory protection, selection and use of personal protective equipment, decontamination, control and containment of spills, emergency response plans, termination procedures, and the incident command system.

Audience: Consider this series of courses if you are an emergency responder, safety professional, plant manager, building engineer, maintenance personnel, industrial hygienist, or consultant involved in emergency response.

4/13-4/17: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

40-Hour Emergency Response Technician – $1,000 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday The 40-hour Emergency Response Technician course includes the 24-hour operations level training, plus 16 additional hours of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience. The Technician Level course is designed to provide training required by OSHA 1910.120 to respond to releases with the purpose of stopping the release. Topics include: Implementation of emergency response plans, classification and identification of unknowns, field survey instruments, response tactics, hazardous materials technology, and decontamination of personnel and equipment. This course offers 40 Continuing Education Hours. Note: All participants in the 40-Hour Emergency Response Training are required to have a physician complete a medical evaluation and clearance form prior to the course.

4/14-4/17: SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) (Nisswa)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Prevention Resource Center and Regional Prevention Coordinators

This course provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to apply the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) to plan, implement, and evaluate effective, data-driven substance misuse programs and practices. It introduces the foundations of behavioral health and the public health approach to prevention. The four-day, 37-hour course (including a 6-hour pre-training online session) is designed for people who are new to prevention work, those working in related fields, or members of coalitions working to improve community health. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate they can submit to become a Certified Prevention Professional. Tickets are limited and are available on a first-come-first serve basis. Registration closes March 30, 2025.

Audience: Public health, substance misuse prevention professionals, mental health prevention professionals, members of coalitions that support community health.

4/22: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills (St. Paul)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health

Hearing Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, basic anatomy, hearing screening measurements and definitions, audiometer care and use, preparation and performing evidence-based pure tone screening and play audiometry procedures including environmental noise level check, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. Vision Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, external anatomy, visual pathways, visual conditions to look for during vision screening, performing evidence-based vision screening procedures including the use of recommended visual acuity charts, plus lens screening, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. April 22, 2026, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Costs $60. Registration: https://minnesota.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e811180f-714e-46a9-87d1-07807a53fddd

4/22: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Advanced Screening Skills for Nurses (St. Paul)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health

Includes how to do basic hearing and vision screening. In addition, the hearing portion includes in-depth ear anatomy and physiology, risk assessment/hearing history, definitions of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, otoscopy, tympanometry, and otoacoustic emissions screening (OAE). The vision portion includes a review of myopia, hyperopia, and amblyopia, performing pupillary light, and red reflex procedures. This training will include time to practice skills learned. April 22, 2026, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Costs $105. Registration: https://minnesota.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e1b25cf0-fbd6-4568-98f3-d5d45c6f8b76

Audience: RNs/LSNs/PHNs who perform hearing and vision screening at Early Childhood Screening, Head Start, schools and public health settings.

5/5: 8 hr Emergency Response Refresher (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

5/11-5/13: 24hr Emergency Response Operations course (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

5/11-5/15: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

6/10: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills (St. Paul)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

Hearing Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, basic anatomy, hearing screening measurements and definitions, audiometer care and use, preparation and performing evidence-based pure tone screening and play audiometry procedures including environmental noise level check, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. Vision Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, external anatomy, visual pathways, visual conditions to look for during vision screening, performing evidence-based vision screening procedures including the use of recommended visual acuity charts, plus lens screening, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. June 10, 2026, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Costs $60. Registration: https://minnesota.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e811180f-714e-46a9-87d1-07807a53fddd

6/10: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Advanced Screening Skills for Nurses (St. Paul)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

Includes how to do basic hearing and vision screening. In addition, the hearing portion includes in-depth ear anatomy and physiology, risk assessment/hearing history, definitions of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, otoscopy, tympanometry, and otoacoustic emissions screening (OAE). The vision portion includes a review of myopia, hyperopia, and amblyopia, performing pupillary light, and red reflex procedures. This training will include time to practice skills learned. June 10, 2026, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Costs $105. Registration: https://minnesota.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e1b25cf0-fbd6-4568-98f3-d5d45c6f8b76

Audience: RNs/LSNs/PHNs who perform hearing and vision screening at Early Childhood Screening, Head Start, schools and public health settings.

Applicant can live anywhere in Minnesota

Science and Policy Fellow, Emerging Issues in Drinking Water, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 2/5)

It is possible to telework this position at least part time.

Launch your career in science policy! Are you a current or recent graduate student (Master's, Ph.D., or J.D.) passionate about water resources? The 2026-2027 Minnesota Sea Grant Science and Policy Fellowship Program application window is open. This is full-time, one-year paid fellowship is designed to bridge the gap between science and policy. In the Emerging Issues in Drinking Water Fellowship, the Science and Policy Fellow will assess and evaluate factors contributing to the quality of drinking water sources statewide. The project focus will be on contaminants of emerging concern affecting Minnesota waters that supply drinking water, particularly cyanotoxins from harmful algal blooms, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (or "forever chemicals") and chloride.

Required/minimum qualifications: Must be currently enrolled in, or have graduated after July 1, 2024, from a graduate program at an accredited U.S. institution. Preference given to Minnesota residents/graduates. The fellow will be hybrid and may travel up to 25% of the time. The fellow may be based in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area or able to drive there.

Northwest Minnesota jobs and careers

Public Health Program Manager - PHN, Beltrami County (no close date)

Posting until position filled: Mentors, coaches, and manages staff, including hiring, training, assigning workloads, and performance management; prepares payroll reports for Finance department and director; analyzes program goals and objectives. Develops, recommends, and implements program policies and procedures; ensures services are provided according to legal and professional standards and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Plans and administers new program initiatives and operations. Assists in budget development; manages the fiscal operations of assigned programs and staff; prepares reports for program budgets. Participates in state and local organizations to promote and coordinate public health services; serves as liaison with other County departments, government agencies, and community groups. Leads the development and management of documentation, medical coding,

Required/minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nursing Four years of work experience in public health prevention, promotion, and nursing procedures, at least two years of which is home and community based. Active MN Registered Nurse license and Public Health Nurse certification.

Public Health Nurse, Beltrami County Health and Human Services (no close date)

Promote healthy life practices in the home and the community. Do assessments of clients for determining health related needs. Maintain thorough required documentation of client records and statistical reports in the format dictated by policy of Beltrami County Health & Human Services. Provide limited supervision and program-specific training to agency staff as appropriate and assigned. Maintain a current working knowledge of community resources, collaborating with other PH local agencies and community partner agencies. Skilled at technical procedures required for delivery of nursing care; including but not limited to: immunizations, specimen and blood collection, infection control, medications, physical, developmental and mental health screenings, and competent in skilled nursing technique for acute, long-term and family health clients. Computer competency is attained at a level required for program(s) assigned and for adequate electronic health record documentation

Required/minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited school of nursing. Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Minnesota with Public Health Nurse Certification. Willingness to work in a variety of community settings with expectation of travel Has own transportation with valid driver’s license

Supervisor Community Health, Common Spirit (no close date)

Supervisor of Community Health: Ensures quality, safe delivery of LakeWood Public Health programs and the RHC visiting nurse program, meeting Community Health Nursing Practice standards and State Dept. of Health requirements. Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates services aligned with mission/values; assesses individual, family, and population health needs/risks; provides counseling, education, and referrals. Supervises nurses, health aides, and other staff; promotes relationships across departments and the community. Develops/updates policies; leads risk management and QI; oversees EHR/office systems; reviews/obtains contracts; partners with community resources; mentors and teaches staff. Prepares/administers budget; helps control personnel, supplies, and patient charges; tracks productivity, grants, and reports. Leads emergency preparedness planning (ICS/MCM training); supports CHIP/CHS strategic planning; participates in relevant meetings/trainings; ensures accurate timecards.

Required/minimum qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing with current licensure in the State of Minnesota. Certified in Public Health Nursing by the Minnesota Board of Nursing. RN Licensure in the State of Minnesota BLS Drives License Auto Insurance

West Central Minnesota jobs and careers

Public Health Administrator, Horizon Public Health (closes 2/4)

This position is responsible for directing the overall day-to-day operations, personnel, financial status and strategic direction of Horizon Public Health, assuring the successful achievement of the department's mission, vision and program objectives; promoting and supporting population health by providing leadership and public health expertise, overseeing the provision of essential services within a variety of settings, ensuring compliance with a broad range of local, state and federal health and environmental codes, regulations, policies, rules and statutes, participating in multi-faceted health and environmental initiatives, and related work as apparent or assigned. The Administrator is directly accountable to the governing board for all aspects of the organization. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the Horizon Community Health Board (CHB). This position serves as the designated Community Health Services Administrator for Horizon Public Health.

Required/minimum qualifications: Preferred candidates will meet the minimum training and experience standards as defined in Minnesota Rules 4736.0110 for Community Health Services Administrators with documented experience of skills noted in Subp.4. Successful applicant must pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test. Must have valid MN driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation. Starting salary for this exempt level position is $126,630.40 annually. Benefits include employer sponsored health and life Insurance, HSA/VEBA contribution, PTO, and PERA retirement as well as several employee voluntary benefits to include: 457 b retirement plans, long- and short-term disability, vision insurance, dental, supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital care and accident plan. Please submit a resume and application to Human Resources, Horizon Public Health, 809 Elm Street, Suite 1200, Alexandria, MN 56308 hrco...@horizonphmn.gov. ADA accommodations available. EOE.

Withdrawal Management/Detox Registered Nurse (RN), Clay County Public Health (no close date)

The listed examples below may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class. Assessment of physical and psychosocial conditions. Develop plan of care. Provide education and resources. Manage withdrawal process.

Required/minimum qualifications: RN eligible for MN Licensure or border state license Driver’s license 1-3 years of work experience Successful completion of a background check.

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Center for Public Health Practice
PO Box 64975 St. Paul, MN 55164
Phone: 651-201-3880
Email: healt...@state.mn.us
Online: www.health.state.mn.us/communities/practice/

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