In May and June 2025, NACCHO hosted a dynamic, two-part series designed to equip public health professionals with the knowledge and tools to responsibly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their work. Presented by the Kansas Health Institute, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute, and Health Resources in Action, these interactive sessions blend expert guidance, hands-on learning, and actionable resources.
📅 Part 1: Integrating AI into Your Public Health Practice
May 27, 2025
Discover how AI can enhance your daily tasks—from drafting documents to generating outreach materials—and learn how to prompt AI tools effectively while staying grounded in ethical best practices.
Learning Objectives:
Establish a clear rationale for using AI by exploring public health applications and reflecting on your organization’s needs
Identify tasks that AI can support in your daily work.
Describe three key ethical considerations associated with the use of AI.
Create effective prompts to elicit meaningful and accurate responses
📅 Part 2: A Recipe for Building Ethical AI Policies: Practical Steps, Real Examples, and Lessons from the Field
Jun 3, 2025
Building upon lessons from Part 1, explore how to develop responsible, organization-wide AI policies. Dive into real-world examples, practical steps, and lessons from peers in the field, including insights from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the steps involved in setting up a process for AI policy development.
Describe key issues that should be addressed in AI policies, including human oversight, data privacy, transparency, and capacity building.
Apply the Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policies for Public Health Organizations resource to draft or refine their organization’s AI policy.
