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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Impacting Public Health: PHIG Success Stories
PHIG Success Stories
See firsthand stories of impact from the Public Health Infrastructure Grant. From small wins to transformative changes, these PHIG Success Stories give us a glimpse into how PHIG fosters widespread innovation in public health systems and structures.
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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Workplace wellness programs are proven to improve employee retention and productivity by fostering a healthier, more engaged workforce. Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) was able to procure a Wellness Portal for OSDH staff with the help of PHIG funds. The portal officially launched in March of 2024 with a 12-week “Spring Into Wellness Challenge,” which saw 156 OSDH staff register, with 33% completing at least half of the challenge. The year's final challenge, Walktober, encouraged staff to increase daily movement. A total of 88 staff members participated, collectively walking over 6,400 miles while receiving weekly wellness tips. With the support of PHIG funding, OSDH is bringing its vision—"Lead Oklahomans to prosperity through health”—to life by prioritizing the well-being of its staff.
Strengthening Leadership with 360 Feedback: Data-Driven Growth and Impact in Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Department of Health used PHIG funding to advance the department’s leadership development, beginning with an initial cohort of 55 senior leaders. Cohort members participated in 360 Feedback Leadership Assessments, which captured the voices of employees and community partners, providing a valuable gap analysis to guide the agency’s priorities and inform individualized development plans. This initiative strengthens alignment with agency values and strategic competencies, equipping leaders to enhance team performance, fostering a supportive work environment that improves the employee experience, and building more collaborative partnerships with community leaders.
From Risk to Regulation: CNMI’s Code for Safer Swimming and Stronger Public Health
CNMI created the territory's first-ever aquatic health code. The new framework will help prevent illness and ensure safe and reliable recreational spaces.
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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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