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If you’re like most mission-driven public health professionals, you give your best effort at work every day, your organization supports your development, and you’re given chances to learn and grow. [1] Whether you’re new to the field with no formal training in public or a seasoned practitioner with an advanced degree, professional development matters. Continuing to build knowledge and skills can help you succeed on the job, prepare for career advancement, and become a better leader. To help you identify specific areas for professional growth, the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) has created the Chronic Disease Competencies Self-Assessment ...

Now more than ever, it is crucial that we acknowledge the Indigenous People whose land we occupy. However, in order to be transformative, it is important to move away from “performative” acts, as Megan Red-Shirt Shaw in her essay “ Beyond the Land Acknowledgment; College “LAND BACK” or Free Tuition for Native Student ,” into a mindful way to show awareness, create accountability, and actively disrupt colonial structures. As public health professionals, we must use our expertise to elevate the health of Indigenous People. We can do this by: Establishing relationships with tribal entities, health councils and members Advocating for policies and legislation ...