NACDD Board Presidents Drive Innovation in State and Territorial Health Promotion
NACDD Board Presidents Drive Innovation in State and Territorial Health Promotion
The NACDD Board President’s Challenge is a one-year project that the NACDD Board President develops to focus NACDD Member competency in an emerging or innovative issue in chronic disease prevention.
Established in 2016, previous President’s Challenges have focused on:
- addressing the social determinants of health,
- promoting health equity,
- enhancing Member leadership capacity,
- exploring the opportunities that a population health focus can offer to chronic disease prevention and control; and
- advancing racial equity in chronic disease programs
FY 2023-2024 Board President’s Challenge
Board President Dr. Bala Simon
Goal: Support and sustain a thriving chronic disease prevention and health promotion workforce
A strong and resilient Public Health Workforce is quintessential for a solid public health infrastructure and to meet the public health needs of the population. Engaged and healthy employees are more productive at work and are committed to the mission and vision of the organization.
This fiscal year, the NACDD Board President’s Challenge will focus on strengthening public health infrastructure to support and sustain a thriving chronic disease workforce with NACDD Members and partners. The challenge builds the theory of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, including Job Satisfaction and Employee Engagement on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and the Microsoft 5Ps of Employee Fulfillment, focused on fulfilling the basic needs of an employee first, as integral to elevating the workforce. The challenge will encourage action from Chronic Disease Directors and other State Health Department staff to support and sustain a thriving chronic disease workforce.
Opportunities to Act on the President’s Challenge:
NACDD President’s Challenge on Workforce Webinar Series
Uncover invaluable insights tailored to Chronic Disease Directors and Unit Managers/Supervisors through the NACDD President’s Challenge on Workforce Webinar Series. These webinars provide the opportunity to engage with chronic disease professional peers and speakers as they address important workforce opportunities, issues, and innovative solutions. Seize the chance to enhance your expertise, foster connections, and be part of a progressive community shaping the future of chronic disease management.
Criteria for Attending an NACDD President’s Challenge Webinar Series
This webinar series is open to:
- Chronic Disease Directors or Unit Managers/Supervisors.
- Chronic Disease Unit Leadership interested in learning about workforce opportunities, issues, and solutions in chronic disease management.
- Chronic Disease Professionals involved in chronic disease management.
NACDD President’s Challenge on Workforce Webinar Series: Workplace Engagement
NACDD President’s Challenge on Workforce Webinar Series: Managing to Prevent Burnout
January 18, 2024
The first webinar of the NACDD President’s Challenge on Workforce Webinar Series focused on Workplace Engagement. This webinar series is designed exclusively for Chronic Disease Directors and Unit Managers/Supervisors, offering tailored insights to empower your professional management journey. Listen to peers and expert speakers as they tackle crucial aspects of workplace engagement, explore innovative strategies, and address workforce opportunities. Advance your expertise, build invaluable connections, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of chronic disease management.
February 15, 2024
The topic of the second webinar of the series is Managing to Prevent Burnout. This series is designed specifically for Chronic Disease Directors and Unit Managers/Supervisors, and its tailored insights are designed to help in navigating some crucial resources centered on burnout prevention. Join your peers and expert speakers as they explore effective strategies and contributions toward forward-thinking resources and information aimed at shaping the future of chronic disease management.
FY 2018-2019, Former Board President Gabriel Kaplan – “Advancing the Social Determinants of Health”
FY 2017-2018, Former Board President Jean O’Connor – “Innovations in Population Health”