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  • Reimagining the Public Health Workforce in Denver

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  • “80% of Job Satisfaction is Tied to Your Supervisor”: Vermont

    The Vermont Department of Health kicked off a virtual, biweekly Lunch and Learn series, creating a collaborative space for supervisors to develop the skills they need most.

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    Alaska Division of Public Health’s Accreditation Success

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    Alaska Division of Public Health’s Accreditation Success

    With PHIG funding covering critical staff salaries, travel expenses, and a mock site visit, Alaska DPH was well-prepared for accreditation with boosted confidence ahead of the official Public Health Accreditation Board visit. Learn how the...

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    ASTHO President Praises PHIG

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    ASTHO President Praises PHIG

    Scott Harris, ASTHO member and president and state health officer for the Alabama Department of Public Health, tells us exactly how his state has benefited from PHIG.

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    Mentorship in Action: Arkansas Advances Public Health Research and Tobacco Cessation Efforts with PHIG

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    Mentorship in Action: Arkansas Advances Public Health Research and Tobacco Cessation Efforts with PHIG

    In a strategic initiative funded by PHIG, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) partnered with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to enhance public health education through mentorship. Under this new program, from...

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    How New Computers Helped American Samoa Clinics See More Patients and Provide Better Care

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    How New Computers Helped American Samoa Clinics See More Patients and Provide Better Care

    American Samoa replaced outdated public health clinic computers, restoring EHR connectivity, reducing paperwork, and helping doctors see more patients across Tutuila and the Manuʻa Islands.

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    Pima County Elevates Collaboration with IT to Advance Data Modernization

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    Pima County Elevates Collaboration with IT to Advance Data Modernization

    Learn about Pima County's journey to advance data modernization efforts through an elevated partnership with County IT.

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    Why Public Health Works Better With Flexible Funding

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    Why Public Health Works Better With Flexible Funding

    California is braiding funding from PHIG and California’s Future of Public Health initiative to help 50 local health jurisdictions perform essential public health functions.

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    Reimagining the Public Health Workforce in Denver

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    Reimagining the Public Health Workforce in Denver

     In this PHIG Impact Report, Veronika Hanna and Mondi Mason from the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment share how creative workforce strategies powered by PHIG are opening new pathways into the field.

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    PHIG Funding The Future Workforce in Connecticut

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    PHIG Funding The Future Workforce in Connecticut

    On the PHIG Impact Report, Celeste Jorge, epidemiologist and evaluator with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, discusses how her department is using PHIG on an early college experience program.

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    Delaware Strengthens Disease Outbreak Response with PHIG Funding Support

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    Delaware Strengthens Disease Outbreak Response with PHIG Funding Support

    The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has been using PHIG funding to enhance its ability to prevent, identify, and respond to disease outbreaks. First, DPH is upgrading its immunization registry, which will allow it...

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    PHIG Strengthens Public Health Systems in the Federated States of Micronesia

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    PHIG Strengthens Public Health Systems in the Federated States of Micronesia

    Moses Pretrick, assistant secretary for the Department of Health & Social Affairs with the Federated States of Micronesia, explains how PHIG has worked for his team.

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    Academic Health Partnership Prioritizes Workforce Development in Florida

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    Academic Health Partnership Prioritizes Workforce Development in Florida

    With PHIG support, DOH-Hillsborough and USF expanded their partnership to upskill staff, boost retention, and strengthen the public health workforce through training and education.

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    Strengthening Public Health Workforce Capacity in Island Jurisdictions

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    Strengthening Public Health Workforce Capacity in Island Jurisdictions

    Guam and CNMI leveraged support from ASTHO and PHAB to improve their public health workforce planning — learn more in this blog.

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    Hawaii DOH Advances Accreditation Prep, Quality Improvement Work with PHIG

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    Hawaii DOH Advances Accreditation Prep, Quality Improvement Work with PHIG

    The Hawaii Department of Health leveraged PHIG funding to prepare for PHAB accreditation, a milestone in advancing its culture of quality improvement. PHIG is also supporting the development of a performance management dashboard, enhancing transparency...

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    Iowa Promotes Public Health Infrastructure by Supporting Local Health Departments

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    Iowa Promotes Public Health Infrastructure by Supporting Local Health Departments

    Iowa HHS used PHIG funding to revamp its TA process, creating a dedicated team and new tools to support local agencies. Learn more about their approach in this blog.

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    Illinois Leverages PHIG for Innovative Clinical Tools and Predictive Analytics

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    Illinois Leverages PHIG for Innovative Clinical Tools and Predictive Analytics

    PHIG funding helped the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) take its cloud-based data infrastructure further. A formal data-sharing agreement between IDPH and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services is improving insights into Medicaid populations. In response...

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    PHIG Funding Supports Indiana’s Data Infrastructure

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    PHIG Funding Supports Indiana’s Data Infrastructure

    On the PHIG Impact Report, Dr. Lindsay Weaver, the state health commissioner for the Indiana Department of Health, discusses the impact PHIG funding has on her state health department.

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    PHIG Support Helps Local Health Departments in Kansas Deliver Essential Services to Rural Families

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    PHIG Support Helps Local Health Departments in Kansas Deliver Essential Services to Rural Families

    The Kansas Department of Health & Environment built a centralized technical assistance hub to help local health departments maximize PHIG resources, and it's translating to direct, local-level impact.

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    Inaugural PHIG Impact Report Features Kentucky Success

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    Inaugural PHIG Impact Report Features Kentucky Success

    Steven Stack, MD, ASTHO member and commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health and ASTHO’s immediate past president, tells us how his state is using PHIG to improve the state of public health in...

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    Louisiana Department of Health Creates Strategic Plan with PHIG Hub Support

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    Louisiana Department of Health Creates Strategic Plan with PHIG Hub Support

    The Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Bureau of Planning and Performance held a two-day strategic planning meeting, establishing a cohesive plan to guide the activities and key performance indicators for all bureau teams over the...

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    PHIG Funding + Data Modernization in Massachusetts

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    PHIG Funding + Data Modernization in Massachusetts

    On the PHIG Impact Report, Dr. Robert Goldstein, the commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, takes us through how his department is using PHIG.

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    Environmental Health Apprenticeships: Protecting Maryland Communities and Kickstarting Careers

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    Environmental Health Apprenticeships: Protecting Maryland Communities and Kickstarting Careers

    To tackle a shortage of Environmental Health Specialists, Maryland launched a first-in-the-nation apprenticeship program. Katherine Feldman shares how this apprenticeship program is helping keep MD communities safe.

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    PHIG Funds Help Create New Office in Maine

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    PHIG Funds Help Create New Office in Maine

    Puthiery Va, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, explains how PHIG has helped Maine create a new Office of Violence Prevention in the latest PHIG Impact Report.

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    Bringing the Mission to Life: Detroit Health Department Strengthens its Services from the Inside Out

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    Bringing the Mission to Life: Detroit Health Department Strengthens its Services from the Inside Out

    Five leaders from the Detroit Health Department share how they are using PHIG to improve their internal and external operations, strengthen their workforce, and expand emergency response services.

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    Minnesota Uses PHIG for Data Modernization and its Workforce

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    Minnesota Uses PHIG for Data Modernization and its Workforce

    On the PHIG Impact Report, Dr. Brooke Cunningham, commissioner of health for the Minnesota Department of Health, discusses how her department is using PHIG.

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    How PHIG Is Powering Missouri’s Pathways Internship

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    How PHIG Is Powering Missouri’s Pathways Internship

    On the PHIG Impact Report, ASTHO explores how Missouri internship programs are building a diverse, skilled pipeline of future public health professionals while strengthening partnerships between state and local agencies.

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    Building Sustainable Public Health Data Systems in Montana

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    Building Sustainable Public Health Data Systems in Montana

    On the PHIG Impact Report, Jenn Rico shares how the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has used PHIG funding to accelerate statewide data modernization.

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    Nebraska’s User-Friendly Dashboards Make it Easy to Explore Public Health Data…and Top Baby Names!

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    Nebraska’s User-Friendly Dashboards Make it Easy to Explore Public Health Data…and Top Baby Names!

    The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services used PHIG funding to de-silo data and translate it into public-facing dashboards - including one tracking top baby names!

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    Fewer Deaths and Lower Costs: How Southern Nevada Used PHIG to Reduce Congenital Syphilis Cases

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    Fewer Deaths and Lower Costs: How Southern Nevada Used PHIG to Reduce Congenital Syphilis Cases

    The Southern Nevada Health District used PHIG to hire a certified case management nurse focused on congenital syphilis. The results? Lower medical costs, fewer cases, and fewer infant deaths.

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    PHIG Funds Critical Services in New Hampshire

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    PHIG Funds Critical Services in New Hampshire

    On the PHIG Impact Report, Patricia Tilley, associate commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, details the critical needs the PHIG has helped with in her state.

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    New Mexico Supports a Diverse, Highly Skilled Workforce Through New Onboarding and Training Programs

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    New Mexico Supports a Diverse, Highly Skilled Workforce Through New Onboarding and Training Programs

    The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Workforce Development and Learning Management offices are using PHIG support to develop a diverse and proficient workforce. PHIG support allowed NMDOH to create a training team that designs...

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    Making Public Health Public: NYS Dept. of Health Uses PHIG to Expand its Reach and its Workforce

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    Making Public Health Public: NYS Dept. of Health Uses PHIG to Expand its Reach and its Workforce

    PHIG is helping the NYS Department of Health "make public health public." Through website improvements and in-person outreach, the department is increasing their visibility and connecting with job seekers.

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    From Vaccines to Diabetes Screenings to Barber Shop Therapy, Wake County Public Health Comes to You

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    From Vaccines to Diabetes Screenings to Barber Shop Therapy, Wake County Public Health Comes to You

    In Wake County, NC, PHIG helps public health teams meet people where they are and increase community access to health services.

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    North Dakota Public Health Leadership Academy Empowers Future Leaders

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    North Dakota Public Health Leadership Academy Empowers Future Leaders

    With PHIG funding, North Dakota Local Public Health Units (ND LPHU) enabled several staff members to attend critical professional development sessions previously out of reach due to budget limitations. These training opportunities have significantly boosted...

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    Strengthening Public Health Workforce Capacity in Island Jurisdictions

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    Strengthening Public Health Workforce Capacity in Island Jurisdictions

    Guam and CNMI leveraged support from ASTHO and PHAB to improve their public health workforce planning — learn more in this blog.

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    How Columbus Uses CDC Infrastructure Funds to Transform Environmental Health, Keep Communities Safer

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    How Columbus Uses CDC Infrastructure Funds to Transform Environmental Health, Keep Communities Safer

    Columbus Public Health used PHIG to transform its environmental health division, resulting in improved community safety, boosted staff retention, and a stronger, more adaptable workforce.

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    OKC County Clinics Use Patient Navigators to Double Patient Load while Providing More Complete Care

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    OKC County Clinics Use Patient Navigators to Double Patient Load while Providing More Complete Care

    Oklahoma City County Department of Health used PHIG to improve their clinical flow. The results? Their clinic doubled the number of patients they see in a day.

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    PHIG Funds Support Postnatal Care Improvements in Multnomah County

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    PHIG Funds Support Postnatal Care Improvements in Multnomah County

    The Multnomah County Health Department is using PHIG funding to support four WIC employees pursuing lactation certification, doubling the number of women of color lactation consultants in Oregon. This increase is essential, as lactation consultants...

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    PHIG Helps Wilkes-Barre Students Access Essential Hygiene Products

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    PHIG Helps Wilkes-Barre Students Access Essential Hygiene Products

    In Pennsylvania, PHIG funding helped reduce barriers for students to access hygiene products in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. In collaboration with the Wilkes-Barre Health Department, PHIG’s flexible funding allowed the Catholic Youth Center to...

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    How Palau is Advancing Its Data Modernization Infrastructure and Capacity Through Partnership

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    How Palau is Advancing Its Data Modernization Infrastructure and Capacity Through Partnership

    Discover how Palau is improving public health data by leveraging private-sector partnership in this blog.

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    RMI Strategically Plans, Outlines Improvements to Health Workforce Capacity at Annual Leadership Conference

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    RMI Strategically Plans, Outlines Improvements to Health Workforce Capacity at Annual Leadership Conference

    The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Ministry of Health & Human Services (MOHHS) hosted its second Tole Mour Leadership Conference in July to share strategies and resources for moving toward a more integrated and...

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    PHIG Bolsters Preparedness in Rhode Island

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    PHIG Bolsters Preparedness in Rhode Island

    On the PHIG Impact Report, hear from CNMI, Rhode Island, and American Samoa on how PHIG funding bolsters core capabilities.

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    PHIG Funding + Interoperable Systems in South Carolina

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    PHIG Funding + Interoperable Systems in South Carolina

    On the PHIG Impact Report, Dr. Edward Simmer, the interim director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health, discusses how his department is using PHIG.

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    PHIG Helps South Dakota Foster Healthier, Stronger Communities

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    PHIG Helps South Dakota Foster Healthier, Stronger Communities

    To strengthen public health in rural, tribal, and frontier communities, South Dakota leveraged PHIG funds to support its "Creating Healthy & Wealthy Communities" workshop, which brought together over 140 participants from more than 50 communities....

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    Nashville & Davidson County Uses PHIG to Revamp Public Meeting Spaces

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    Nashville & Davidson County Uses PHIG to Revamp Public Meeting Spaces

    Learn how PHIG funding supported modern, accessible technology upgrades that improve public access to information and services.

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    Leveraging PHIG to Advance Policy Infrastructure at Austin Public Health

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    Leveraging PHIG to Advance Policy Infrastructure at Austin Public Health

    Learn how Austin's health department used PHIG funding and assistance from ASTHO to improve their processes in this blog.

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    Utah is Using Program Charters to Maximize PHIG Funding and Plan for Sustainability

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    Utah is Using Program Charters to Maximize PHIG Funding and Plan for Sustainability

    When Utah received PHIG funding, they created a tool to track and PHIG maximize resources: program charters. These charters work to reduce silos, build trust across programs, and increase efficiency.

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    How the U.S. Virgin Islands Is Modernizing Public Health After Disaster with PHIG Funding

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    How the U.S. Virgin Islands Is Modernizing Public Health After Disaster with PHIG Funding

    On the PHIG Impact Report, Esther Ellis, territorial epidemiologist for the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health, shares how PHIG funding is transforming the territory’s health data systems, and why that matters far beyond technology.

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    VDH Forms Council to Align Statewide Data Modernization Priorities

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    VDH Forms Council to Align Statewide Data Modernization Priorities

    With support from PHIG, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) formed a Data Modernization Advisory Council (DMAC) in July 2025. VDH secured leadership buy-in by developing concise core messages that underscored the importance of data...

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    “80% of Job Satisfaction is Tied to Your Supervisor”: Vermont Department of Health Prioritizes Supervisor Skills-Building

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    “80% of Job Satisfaction is Tied to Your Supervisor”: Vermont Department of Health Prioritizes Supervisor Skills-Building

    The Vermont Department of Health kicked off a virtual, biweekly Lunch and Learn series, creating a collaborative space for supervisors to develop the skills they need most.

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    PHIG Grant Management Improvements in Washington State

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    PHIG Grant Management Improvements in Washington State

    On the PHIG Impact Report, Amy Ferris, chief financial officer at the Washington State Department of Health, shares how her department is using PHIG to centralize its grant management system.

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    DC Health Champions Workforce Well-Being with Trauma-Informed Leadership

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    DC Health Champions Workforce Well-Being with Trauma-Informed Leadership

    In 2024, DC Health’s PHIG-supported workforce team prioritized well-being and strong organizational culture by introducing servant leadership principles to define culture and provide training, application, and recognition of these values to improve engagement and retention...

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    How Wisconsin DHS Leveraged PHIG Funding to Strengthen Foundational Public Health Services

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    How Wisconsin DHS Leveraged PHIG Funding to Strengthen Foundational Public Health Services

    The Wisconsin Department of Health Services's strategic, systems-wide approach to PHIG offers a national model for how flexible funding can drive sustainable public health transformation.

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