Strategy

Rethink Public Health Funding With PHIG

Melissa Magstadt, secretary of health for the South Dakota Department of Health, explains how her state has used PHIG funding to bolster public health.

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Missouri Takes Strategic Steps to Improve Policy Processes

Effective administrative policies are vital for public health agencies, ensuring clear expectations, fair decision-making, and high-quality services. Learn how MO DHSS partnered with ASTHO to enhance policy development.

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Illinois PHIG Impact Report

Sameer Vohra, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, explains how his team is using the PHIG to impact the state of Illinois.

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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 at…

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Virginia Beach Shapes Workforce Strategy with Employee Stay Survey Insights

The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has leveraged PHIG funding to engage and retain its workforce and recruit new public health practitioners. One major activity was a district-wide “stay survey” designed to gain deeper insight…

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