NACo Public Health Leadership Academy Information Session
This event will take place on Zoom Webinar. Please email nacomeetings@naco.org with any questions regarding registration or login issues.
The National Association of Counties (NACo), in partnership with the de Beaumont Foundation, is launching a second Public Health Leadership Academy (PHLA) cohort 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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