Focus Groups for Community Health

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Focus Groups for Community Health Workshops

In these introductory sessions, gain practical experience, tools, and tips in conducting focus groups for community health

Workshop: Focus Groups for Community Health 101

Date: October 7, 2025
Time: 1–2:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Registration deadline: September 30, 2025
Seats are limited

In this introductory session, gain practical experience, tools, and tips in conducting focus groups for community health, including:

Planning and Preparation

Recruitment

Ethics and Consent

Workshop: Focus Groups for Community Health 102

Date: October 15, 2025
Time: 1–2 p.m.
Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Registration deadline: October 3, 2025
Seats are limited

Note: Completion of the 101 session is recommended. In this second session, build on your skills with practical tools and strategies for focus groups, including:

Facilitation Techniques

Managing Group Dynamics

Next Steps

Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis: Workshop

This two-part virtual workshop builds skills in qualitative data analysis for community health. In Part 1, participants will learn practical methods for organizing and interpreting data; in Part 2, they will apply frameworks, develop coding strategies, and practice reporting findings to strengthen assessments, planning, and engagement efforts.

Workshop: Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis Part 1

Date: October 28, 2025
Time: 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Registration deadline: October 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Seats are limited

In this introductory session, build your skills in analyzing qualitative data for community health, including:

Organizing and reviewing data

Identifying themes and patterns

Applying findings to community health assessments and engagement

Workshop: Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis Part 2

Date: November 12, 2025
Time: 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Seats are limited

In this follow-up session for participants who completed Part 1, take your skills to the next level with:

Developing and refining code definitions

Applying health frameworks in analysis

Crafting a final report to share findings

Prioritization Planning for Impact

This virtual workshop strengthens community health planning by focusing on effective prioritization. Participants will learn how to identify criteria, practice prioritization methods, and apply practical tools to guide decision-making and support impactful implementation.

Workshop: Prioritization Planning for Impact

Date: November 5, 2025
Time: 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Registration deadline: October 29, 2025
Seats are limited

Strengthen your community health planning efforts by mastering effective prioritization, including:

Understanding the role of prioritization in planning

Identifying and applying criteria

Accessing practical resources and implementation tips

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