Original Date & Time: September 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CT

Description:

The University of Iowa College of Public Health Prevention Research Center for Rural Health (PRC-RH) and the Midwestern Public Health Training Center (MPHTC) have partnered for a webinar series focused on strengthening public health practice across a variety of topics.

Implementation science examines how evidence-based programs and practices can be integrated into everyday public health work. By understanding what helps or hinders implementation, public health professionals can improve the reach, effectiveness, and sustainability of their programs. This webinar introduced foundational concepts of implementation science and discussed why they matter for local public health practice.

Following the introductory presentation, public health professionals shared their experiences applying implementation science concepts in practice, discussed lessons learned, and answered participant questions during a moderated discussion.

Intended Audience:

Local public health practitioners and other community-based partners interested in learning how evidence-based programs and practices can be successfully implemented in real-world public health settings.

Presenters:

Heather Schacht Reisinger, Professor, Internal Medicine; Director, Implementation Science Center, University of Iowa
Jeneane McDonald, Public Health Workforce Director, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Learning Objectives:

Define foundational concepts and principles of implementation science.
Explain how implementation science supports the adoption and sustainability of evidence-based public health programs and practices.
Identify practical strategies and lessons learned from public health professionals applying implementation science.

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Making Evidence Work: An Introduction to Implementation Science

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