21st century learning community podcast series by Public Health Accreditation Board

Last Updated: June 12, 2026
The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) explores public health systems transformation in a series of audio and video podcasts featuring members of its 21st Century Learning Community. This series was made possible with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Minnesota: Delivering Equitable Public Health Services
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The public health system in Minnesota is utilizing partnerships to serve all communities. This podcast episode explores how relationships between the state health department and Tribal public health were strengthened through this process. 

Indiana: Impact of the Governor’s Public Health Commission
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In August 2021, the Governor’s Public Health Commission was established in Indiana. This podcast episode explores how this has led to new and innovative efforts to invest in the state’s public health workforce. 

Virginia: Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence
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The Virginia Department of Health has overhauled its recruitment efforts to enhance its public health workforce. This podcast episode explores the state’s new Talent Acquisition Center and describes how it has revolutionized the way the state recruits for open positions. 

North Carolina: The State of Public Health Funding
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The North Carolina Division of Public Health has made investing in equity and partnerships with local health departments two of its key funding priorities. This podcast episode explores the state's equity-driven approach to funding their public health system.  

Missouri: Grassroots Approach to Transforming Public Health
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Public health transformation in Missouri blossomed out of a grassroots approach. This podcast episode explores how this approach has evolved and strengthened relationships across the public health system in Missouri. 

Wisconsin: Partnering to Strengthen the Public Health System
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The Wisconsin Public Health Forward Initiative brings together government, academic, and public health partners to align priorities and transform statewide public health infrastructure. This podcast episode explores how the Wisconsin Department of Health Services uses partnerships to strengthen its public health system.

Oregon: Investing in Rural Communications
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A communication gap was identified in Oregon, which can lead to unequal access to information and perpetuate existing disparities. This podcast episode explores a Rural Communications Coordinator position that was established in response to the need and highlights the impact the role has on transforming public health overall. 

Nebraska: Coaching Support for the Public Health Workforce
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Public health transformation requires us to reimagine a different work than the one we live in now. This podcast episode explores a unique training program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health that is allowing the future workforce to do just that. 

Washington: Partnering for Public Health Transformation
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Public health transformation in Washington relies on a partnership between all parts of their public health system - local health jurisdictions, Tribal health departments, the state Board of Health, and the state Department of Health. This podcast episode explores how the system has partnered to ensure equitable access to the Foundational Public Health Services. 

Nevada: Assessing Capacity in Rural Counties
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Increasing access to the Foundational Public Health Services requires an understanding of current capacity. This podcast episode explores how Nevada assessed their capacity across the state’s 15 rural counties. 

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