Public Health Solutions for a Season of Scarcity
- Quisha Umemba
- Apr 10
- 4 min read
As funding continues to shrink and uncertainties rise, public health leaders across the nation are facing incredibly difficult decisions. Federal cuts are not just budget line items—they're barriers to vital initiatives, workforce development, and community engagement efforts that many organizations have spent years building.
We're hearing it everywhere: programs are being scaled back, staff are overwhelmed, and the ability to train and retain public health teams is being compromised. At a time when community needs are increasing, many of our colleagues are being asked to do more—with far less.
At Umemba Health, we see you. We hear your concerns. And we’re committed to standing
in the gap with you. We are more committed than ever to our mission of protecting communities by building stronger health teams that make people matter.
What’s on the Minds of Public Health Leaders Right Now?
These are the questions keeping leaders up at night—and they're the questions we’re here to help answer.
How do we continue to train our workforce with fewer resources?
How do we scale initiatives without burning out our teams?
How do we maintain momentum and community trust in the midst of cutbacks?
How can we still push for equity when our tools feel limited?
· How do we show impact with no funding?
How We’re Tailoring Our Services to Meet Your Needs
Umemba Health is taking deliberate steps to ensure our services are accessible, impactful, and customizable. Whether you're launching a new program or looking to build capacity without overextending your team, we’re adapting in real time to be a resource you can rely on.
But here’s the thing, we may not always get it right. That’s why we are seeking to understand.
What are the biggest challenges you’re facing right now?
What support does your team need right now, and in the months to come?
How can we serve you better in this new reality?
You can respond in the comments below or you can click here to share your feedback in this 2-minute survey. In the meantime, here's how Umemba Health can support you during this transition;
✔️ Training & Capacity Building – Get your current team up to speed in an instant with live training or online courses.
✔️ Workforce Development Solutions – Retain, rebuild, and strengthen your staff with smart strategy and support.
✔️ Community Health Worker Training – Instructor-led or licensed programs are ready to launch now.
✔️ Curriculum Licensing – Plug-and-play solutions to help you train without a trainer.
✔️ Program Development & Consulting – Let us help you redesign for impact and sustainability
✔️ Fractional Training Leader Services. When your team is in transition, a fractional trainer helps build capacity, guide strategy, and keep learning on track.
Let’s talk about what your team needs. Let’s identify the roadblocks. And most importantly—let’s co-create solutions that work now, not “someday.”
Additional Training Solutions and Training Opportunities from Umemba Health
At Umemba Health, we’re proud to offer scalable, evidence-based, plug-and-play workforce training solutions tailored to today’s challenges so you can train without a trainer, create impact with extra overhead, and implement flexible training solutions with minimal lift.
🎓 Curriculum Licensing: License our ready-to-use CHW Certification Curriculum and reduce the lift on your internal team. White-labeling options are also available. Take 10% off all packages from now through June!
💻 Scaling CHW Training for Impact (On-Demand Course): Learn strategies to expand CHW training and capacity without sacrificing quality. This 4.0-hour course is perfect for supervisors, managers, and program leads. More info here.
📆 Live Train-the-CHW Trainer Workshop: Join us April 22 at 12 noon CST for a 4.0-hour dynamic, hands-on professional development workshop designed to prepare current and aspiring CHW trainers to deliver effective, engaging, and impactful training sessions. Find out more info here.
Honoring National Public Health Week 2025: "It’s Start Here"
This year’s National Public Health Week theme could not be timelier. Amid financial constraints and growing health challenges, this is a powerful reminder that everyone has a role to play in protecting public health—and that connection, collaboration, and community are our most valuable assets.
Daily Themes:
It Starts Here: Your Health is Our Mission
Climate Action Starts Here: Championing Resilience for Health
Health Equity Starts Here: Optimizing Health for All
Advocacy Starts Here: Amplifying Voices for Public Health
The Future of Public Health Starts Here: Strengthening the Public Health Workforce
Each day calls on us to innovate, adapt, and lead with purpose—even in the face of uncertainty. Let’s move forward with boldness and collaboration. Find out more about National Public Health Week here.
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺—Y𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!
The challenges are real—but so is our resilience. If your organization is struggling to navigate this new public health landscape, know that Umemba Health is here to walk alongside you. Together, we can continue to train, develop, and retain a workforce that’s ready to meet this moment—and the next.
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About Umemba Health
We partner with public health agencies to train, develop, and retain top talent that strengthens workforce capacity, enhances community impact, and drives sustainable public health solutions. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your public health projects.
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