Upcoming Public Health Events: November 3 through 30, 2026
Looking for a public health lecture, practical training, or a chance to meet colleagues? November brings opportunities to learn about oral health, infectious diseases, environmental justice, community care, and public health communication.
All times are Eastern. Details were checked November 2. Prices are included when confirmed; an omitted price does not mean an event is free. Follow the organizer links for registration, availability, and schedule changes.
College of Physicians of Philadelphia
November 4 | Medical AI As We See It: An Expert Panel Discussion
6 to 8 p.m. | College of Physicians, 19 S. 22nd Street | $35; students $15 with school ID
The Section on Digital Technologies hosts executives from Siemens Healthineers, Epic, Ambience Healthcare, and Doximity to discuss AI in healthcare, including trust, governance, clinician adoption, and patient care. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; the panel begins at 6:20 p.m. Event details. The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
November 5 | Live Your Best Life with Better Oral Health
6 to 7:30 p.m. | Online | Free
The Section on Public Health and Preventive Medicine explores connections between oral and overall health and the integration of dental and medical care. Presenters include Joseph Greenberg, Joan Gluch, Thomas Rams, and Dana Graves. Event details. Mütter Museum
November 8 | Wohlreich Junior Fellows Career Day
10 a.m. to noon | College of Physicians, 19 S. 22nd Street | Free
Philadelphia-area high school students can meet professionals in STEM and healthcare, explore career paths, and participate in hands-on discussions. Mütter Museum admission is not included. Event details. Mütter Museum
Philadelphia Department of Public Health
November 5 | Respiratory Health Workshop for Block Captains
6 to 7 p.m. | Online | Intended for Philadelphia block captains
Learn about COVID-19, RSV, seasonal influenza, and resources to help neighbors stay healthy. This workshop is advertised specifically for block captains. Workshop details and registration. Germantown United CDC
November 24 | Public Health Resource Table
11:30 a.m. | Parkway Central Library lobby, 1901 Vine Street
Stop by to learn about free public health resources, including testing information, sexual health materials, harm reduction supplies, nicotine replacement therapy, and health screenings. An end time is not listed. Event details. Free Library
Pennsylvania Department of Health and Training Partners
November 12 | HCV Care and Prevention Across the HIV Continuum
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Online | Free | Pennsylvania HIV service and healthcare providers
The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center covers hepatitis prevention, screening, treatment, and coordination with HIV care. Registration is password protected; the Department of Health lists PACB for eligible participants. Nursing and social work continuing education are available, subject to completion requirements. Training and registration. maaetc.org
November 12 | Pennsylvania’s Measles Outbreak: What to Know and How to Prepare
1 to 2 p.m. | Online
The Pennsylvania chapter of the American College of Physicians hosts Department of Health speakers Robert Bonacci and Jennifer Wallace. Topics include recognizing measles, managing suspected cases, and vaccination guidance for healthcare teams. Details and registration. PA-ACP
November 24 | Motivational Interviewing for HIV Care and Prevention
Noon to 4 p.m. | Online | Free | Pennsylvania HIV service and healthcare providers
Marcy Witherspoon leads a practical session on helping clients explore readiness for change and strengthen engagement in care. Registration is password protected; the state lists PACB for eligible participants. Continuing education is available, subject to completion requirements. Training and registration. maaetc.org
Other Government Programs
November 4 | CDC Zoonoses and One Health Updates Call
2 to 3 p.m. | Online or telephone | Free continuing education available
CDC’s November ZOHU call covers multistate foodborne and zoonotic intestinal-disease outbreaks and U.S. brucellosis surveillance. Telephone access is available if webinar registration fills. Details and registration. CDC
November 12 | The Human Microbiome in Infectious Disease Prediction and Therapy
Noon | Online | Open to the public
NIH’s Office of Disease Prevention hosts Tor Savidge for a discussion of microbiome research, infectious disease prediction, and barriers to applying findings in clinical practice. Live captions and audience questions are planned. An end time is not listed. Details and registration. NIH Office of Disease Prevention Website
November 20 | Energy Affordability: Residential Sector
Noon to 1 p.m. | Online
Pennsylvania’s GreenGov Council and Penn State Sustainability discuss household energy affordability and how organizations are responding to financial challenges across the Commonwealth. Anyone interested is invited. Details and registration information. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Universities and Academic Partners
November 3 | Liquid Handcuffs: Book Talk with Helen Redmond
3:30 to 5 p.m. | Steinberg-Dietrich Hall, Room 109, 3620 Locust Walk
Penn LDI hosts a discussion of Redmond’s book about methadone clinics and opioid addiction treatment, including her critique of the system’s connections to policing and punishment. Note the updated venue, which differs from our previous roundup. Details and registration. Penn LDI
November 9 | Condemned: The Toxic Prison Problem
5 to 7:30 p.m. | Drexel’s Nesbitt Hall, Room 132, 3215 Market Street | Open to everyone
This documentary screening examines environmental justice, prison conditions, and incarceration as public health issues. Drexel’s Ubuntu Center and partner programs co-host. RSVP is requested; food will be provided. Details and RSVP. Drexel Dornsife School of Public Health
November 11 | Legal Epidemiology at Lunch: Intimate Partner Violence Research
1 to 2 p.m. | Online | Open to the public
Temple researchers examine civil protection orders, how laws are implemented, and survivors’ experiences with healthcare and legal systems. The discussion connects policy research with how laws work in people’s lives. Details and registration. Temple Now
November 11 | Penn-CHOP ECHO Update
2 to 3 p.m. | Online
Heather Burris and Sunni Mumford share updates from the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes research program, focusing on environmental exposures, pregnancy, and children’s health. A Zoom link is emailed after registration. Details and registration. prcceh.upenn.edu
November 13 | Practicing Where It Matters Most: The Future of Community-Based Primary Care
9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Penn Nursing, Claire M. Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Boulevard
Penn Nursing’s symposium includes federal and Pennsylvania perspectives, breakout discussions, and a panel on nurse practitioners. Practitioners, students, community organizations, and others are welcome. Full-day, morning, and afternoon registration options are offered. Details and registration. Penn LDI
Regional Organizations and Professional Networks
November 9 | Mapping Our Voices: The Power of Place
11:30 a.m. | Online
The Council on Black Health explores how interactive maps can combine public health data with community stories, document structural inequities, and support advocacy. Topics also include ethical visualization and avoiding stigmatizing communities. An end time is not listed. Details and registration. Council on Black Health
November 19 | Maryland Public Health Association Annual Event
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Bowie State University, Beacon Room, Bowie, Maryland | Nonmembers $40
Meet regional public health colleagues and hear from keynote speaker Michael H. Forde and guest speaker Lawrence M. Richardson Jr. The program includes storytelling, public health advocacy, and networking. Details and registration. 2026 MdPHA Annual Event
More Online Learning Opportunities
November 10 | Communicating About Respiratory Virus Season
1 to 2:30 p.m. | Online | Free
The Public Health Communications Collaborative hosts a discussion about clear, adaptable communication plans. Speakers will address using local data, understanding community trust, and adapting messages as guidance changes. Details and registration. Public Health Communications Collaborative
November 16 through 19 | Public Health Learning Forum
Online | Free | Opens November 16 at 1 p.m.; individual session times vary
The Public Health Foundation’s four-day forum focuses on workforce development, quality improvement, and performance management, with practical tools and opportunities to learn from colleagues nationwide. Registration is through TRAIN. Program and registration. Public Health Infrastructure Grant
November 19 | Beyond Stock Photos: Building Better Visual Stories for Public Health
2 to 3:30 p.m. | Online
Health Resources in Action and the Louisiana Public Health Institute share lessons from creating the Public Health Visual Commons. Topics include working with photographers, planning photo shoots, and creating images that reflect actual public health work. Details and registration. Public Health Infrastructure Grant
November 30 | HSPR Talks: Psychotherapy Delivery for Perinatal Depression
Noon to 1 p.m. | Online
The Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research features Daisy Singla discussing an award-winning randomized trial of task-sharing and telemedicine for psychotherapy during pregnancy and postpartum. Details and registration. CAHSPR
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