Expand Public Health Workforce Training

Healthy Davis Together staff performing community outreach and training.

Healthy Davis Together staff performing community outreach and training.

Addressing the gap in the public health workforce is imperative for future emergency preparedness. Universities with competencies should expand their public health programs, offer scholarships and loan forgiveness programs to encourage students to enter the field, and work closely with public health agencies to align educational programs with the skills needed in the workforce. Implementing this recommendation involves garnering financial support from policymakers and university administrators.

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