| Beginning in 1991, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Public Health Program Practice Office (PHPPO), began to provide technical assistance and support for state and regional based public health leadership development programs. These programs were formed through academic and practice collaborations among Schools of Public Health and State Health Departments.
The state and regional leadership programs are dedicated to meet the local grassroots needs by developing and enhancing individual and organizational leadership and management for improving and promoting the health of communities. They provide a unique learning experience for a broad array of public health professionals and others who are integral to the development of healthy communities. Through the development of leadership skills and shared vision, the institutes/programs facilitate creative, integrated, collaborative approaches to the achievement of the Public Health Core Functions and Essential Public Health Services.
These institutes/programs for local and state health departments and the private sector emphasize personal understanding, growth and mastery of essential leadership skills such as visioning, team building, systems thinking and political effectiveness. As part of the Leadership Institute curriculum, each scholar completes a personal project and/or case in their community or home agency. A panel of Leadership Institute scholars will present selected projects that have made an impact in their community and/or agency. |