Latest Announcements from the Public Health Law Program

Hiring: Chief Legal Officer (Atlanta, Georgia) The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) in Atlanta is seeking a Chief Legal Officer to advise the Commissioner and DPH staff on all legal matters pertaining to the daily operations of the department. Deadline for applications is August 16. Learn more about the position. Webinar: Data Sharing and the Law—Overcoming Healthcare Sector Barriers to Sharing Data on Social Determinants This webinar will be held today, July 30, at noon (EDT). Presenters will discuss four cases that illustrate opportunities for the healthcare sector to share data between organizations while remaining in compliance with federal and state laws. Plan to attend. Register for the 2020 Public Health Law Virtual Summit: COVID-19 Response and Recovery The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging public health in unprecedented ways. It is exposing structural failures and health inequities that compound the virus’s impact. State and local jurisdictions are navigating a myriad of emergency response issues to mitigate infection rates and loss of life. This free, two-day virtual summit on September 16–17 will cover key law and policy issues surfaced by the pandemic and paths forward to more effective and equitable response and recovery efforts. Register today. Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund Deadline Applications are due August 20. This grant opportunity will result in the distribution of up to an estimated $9.2 million for projects that improve transportation safety on tribal lands. Funding will be provided by the US Department of Transportation. Learn more. E-Course: Working with Tribal Nations The National Indian Health Board has launched a free, interactive e-course to train non-native federal and state government staff on how to effectively and respectfully engage tribal nations’ public health systems. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of federal Indian law and policy. The training includes a history of American Indian and Alaska Native relations with Europeans, colonial impact on tribal health and well-being, and best practices for engaging tribal governments. Get more information. Public Health Training for Tribal Leaders and Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Members This free, capacity-building course was designed to strengthen tribal public health infrastructure, improve the delivery of essential services, and support a competent, current, and connected tribal public health system. This course may also be useful for those who work with tribal leaders or who support consultation. It was created with input from Area Indian Health Boards, CDC staff, and current and former tribal leaders and TAC members. Take the training. New Report: The Public’s Role in COVID-19 Vaccination The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security released a new report on COVID-19 vaccine planning considerations for policymakers, practitioners, and other public health partners. It recommends ways to advance public understanding of, access to, and acceptance of vaccines that will protect against COVID-19. Read the full report and summary.