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The Ohio State College of Public Health’s Annual Summer Program in Population Health courses are focused on engaging those who work in state and local governmental public health, health care administration and practice, social work, mental and behavioral health, community health and others invested in improving health outcomes and reducing disparities. 

What You'll Learn

  • Utilize the Results-Based Accountability (RBA) framework to develop and manage performance measures and priority indicators using Turn the Curve Thinking. 
  • Implement best practices in data visualization and storytelling to create static and interactive visuals using R (ggplot2, ggmap) and Tableau for public health audiences. 
  • Design and evaluate inclusive, community-centered public health programs using culturally responsive strategies and principles of cultural humility. 
  • Define public health advocacy and identify effective strategies through historical and contemporary examples. 
  • Interpret and communicate public health findings by integrating core concepts of field epidemiology, surveillance, and outbreak investigation. 

What You'll Earn

  • A Summer Program in Population Health certificate of completion from The Ohio State University College of Public Health.
  • Participants may earn up to 14 contact hours toward CHES, MCHES, or REHS continuing education requirements.

 

Summer Program Agenda

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Course 1: Performance Management in Public Health 

Instructor: Greg Chumney, MPH, REHS 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Define the components of a performance management system applicable to health departments that use the Results-Based Accountability (RBA) framework. 
  • Define the components of the Turn the Curve Thinking process and how it can be used to manage progress on your program’s priority indicators (health objectives) and performance measures (program objectives).  
  • Create priority indicators and performance measures that apply to your program. 

 

Course 2: Data Visualization Foundations for Public Health: From Static Charts to Interactive Dashboards

Instructor: Liz Whelan-Jackson (she/her) 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Apply core principles of effective data visualization to improve the clarity and impact of their visualizations. 
  • Select appropriate chart types based on the data and the story they want to tell, avoiding common visualization pitfalls. 
  • Develop compelling data-driven narratives by incorporating visual storytelling techniques. 
  • Utilize R’s ggplot2 and ggmap to create static charts and maps tailored to public health applications. 
  • Build interactive data visualizations (i.e., dashboards) in Tableau for common public health use cases, with the audience and purpose in mind. 

 

Course 3: Community-Centered Program Design

Course Instructor: Obianuju Genevieve Aguolu, PhD, MPH, MBBS 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Analyze cultural influences on health behaviors and outcomes to inform program design and evaluation. 
  • Develop culturally responsive strategies for community engagement, program implementation, and outcome assessment. 
  • Apply cultural humility and competency principles to create inclusive, community-centered health interventions. 

 

Course 4: Advocating for Public Health

Course Instructor: Julia/Julie M. Applegate, M.A, MPH (she/hers) 

Learning Objectives:  

  • Define Public Health advocacy. 
  • Explore historical examples of effective public health advocacy. 
  • Identify strategies for the implementation of effective public health advocacy. 

 

Course 5: Introduction to Field Epidemiology

Course Instructor: Robert Hood, PhD, MPH (he/him)

Learning Objectives: 

  • Describe and apply the basics of field epidemiology and outbreak investigations. 
  • Examine the principles of public health surveillance. 
  • Describe and disseminate the results of a public health investigation.  

 

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For questions about course details contact us at CPH-SP25@osu.edu.

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Section Title
Performance Management in Public Health
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Time
8:30AM to 5:00PM
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Jun 02, 2025 to Jun 03, 2025
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Contact Hours
14.0
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Course Fee(s)
Course Fee $550.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
No drop request allowed after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
No transfer request allowed after enrollment
Section Notes
Description: 

Results-Based Accountability (RBA) in public health is a framework that focuses on improving health outcomes and holding programs accountable for the well-being of populations, using data and transparency to drive decision-making and action. This session will review the RBA framework and Turn the Curve Thinking process and apply these concepts to public health programs. We will discuss how executive leaders, mid-level managers, and frontline team members can use these concepts to achieve a quality culture across the agency. The intended audiences of this course include staff working in public health programs at the local or state level. 

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Section Title
Data Visualization Foundations for Public Health: From Static Charts to Interactive Dashboards
Type
In-person
Days
M, T
Time
8:30AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jun 02, 2025 to Jun 03, 2025
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Contact Hours
14.0
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Course Fee(s)
Course Fee $550.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
No drop request allowed after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
No transfer request allowed after enrollment
Section Notes

Description: 

Effective data visualization is essential for communicating public health insights. This hands-on, two-day workshop introduces foundational principles of data visualization, covering design best practices, chart selection, storytelling techniques, and accessibility considerations. Participants will gain experience with R (ggplot2 and ggmap) for developing static charts and maps, and Tableau for developing interactive dashboards. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, and group activities, attendees will develop the skills needed to create clear, impactful, and actionable visualizations for diverse public health audiences. 

Section Title
Introduction to Field Epidemiology
Type
In-person
Days
M, T
Time
8:30AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jun 02, 2025 to Jun 03, 2025
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Contact Hours
14.0
Location
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In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee $550.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
No drop request allowed after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
No transfer request allowed after enrollment
Section Notes
Description: 

In this course, we will explore several areas of Field Epidemiology. Field Epidemiology refers to the application of epidemiology under urgent conditions to address a public health problem that requires an immediate response. Field Epidemiology falls under many of the domains of the applied epidemiology competencies from the Council for State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE). Given the growing interconnectedness of the globe and the rising number of new exposures and diseases, Field Epidemiology will play an essential role in the public health response toolkit. The goal of this course is to provide learners with a wide breadth of knowledge and basic skills in Field Epidemiology and reinforce basic epidemiologic principles necessary to carry out investigations. This course content will include basic definitions, outbreak investigations (both infectious and non-infectious), public health surveillance, basic analysis (descriptive, analytical, spatial), and public health communications. This course is geared towards students and working professionals including local public health practitioners and those interested in field epidemiology.  

Technology Requirements:

Laptop with Microsoft Excel and R Statistical Package (available free online)

Section Title
Community-Centered Program Design
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In-person
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W, Th
Time
8:30AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jun 04, 2025 to Jun 05, 2025
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Contact Hours
14.0
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In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee $550.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
No drop request allowed after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
No transfer request allowed after enrollment
Section Notes

Course Description: 

In an increasingly diverse society, effective public health and community programs must be designed with cultural competency at their core. Cultural competency is essential for equitable and effective community health programs. Cultural Competency in Community Programming equips public health professionals, healthcare administrators, social workers, and community practitioners with strategies to assess needs, address health disparities, and integrate cultural considerations into program planning and evaluation. This interactive two-day course explores cultural beliefs, values, and practices that influence health outcomes, emphasizing equity-focused initiatives, inclusive engagement, and culturally responsive interventions. Through case studies and discussions, participants will gain practical tools to design and implement programs that meet the unique needs of diverse populations and advance health equity. 

Section Title
Advocating for Public Health
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Time
8:30AM to 5:00PM
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Jun 04, 2025 to Jun 05, 2025
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Contact Hours
15.0
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Course Fee(s)
Course Fee $550.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
No drop request allowed after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
No transfer request allowed after enrollment
Section Notes

Description:  

To advocate means to 'give voice.' In a Public Health context, advocacy is an increasingly important consideration for public health professionals. Effective public health advocacy has resulted in programs, policies and organizations that strive to improve community and population health. This course will explore a brief history of public health advocacy, strategies for advocacy campaigns and a look at the current climate of public health advocacy. 

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