In 2023, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA DPH) established the Ethics Advisory Committee, an internal body of nine diverse, cross-department staff who help the department identify ethical dimensions, articulate ethical dilemmas, and evaluate ethical…
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is expanding its Colorado Health Systems Directory (CHSD) to include public health workers, a critical step made possible by PHIG funding. This database uses a standardized program-level…
Michigan’s Health Equity Councils, supported by PHIG, have empowered community members to lead the decision-making process in addressing adverse health outcomes. By using a collective impact framework and incorporating community sustainability, these councils ensure that the…
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 robust…
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 the…
