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Our study aimed to fill this gap by exploring what activities PHNs describe they undertake in advancing health equity as well as examining their skills, proficiencies, and training needs specific to health equity work. We collected qualitative data via interviews with 18 PHNs across the US and developed major themes using a thematic analysis approach. We also analyzed quantitative survey data to compare health equity competencies among PHNs versus non\u2010PHNs in local health departments. Most participants identified as female (<jats:italic>N<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u200915); years of experience as a PHN ranged from 1 to 37. 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