NACo Public Health Leadership Academy Application Information Session
This event is available on-demand. If you have any difficulty accessing the recording, please email nacomeetings@naco.org.
The National Association of Counties (NACo), in partnership with the de Beaumont Foundation, is launching its inaugural Public Health Leadership Academy (PHLA) to strengthen county leadership in advancing public health. This webinar will review the key information applicants should know to apply to the PHLA and provide an opportunity for applicants to ask questions.
To view more details about the Academy and review the application, visit NACo’s Public Health Leadership Initiative webpage.
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