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Cleveland uses CDC infrastructure funds to put food access at the heart of public health

Thanks to PHIG, the Cleveland Department of Public Health has hired a coordinator whose entire job is to make sure Clevelanders can get healthy, affordable food close to home.

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Mississippi’s Emerging Leaders Academy: Building Lasting Leadership from Within

The Mississippi Department of Health partnered with Mississippi Public Health Institute to train today’s public health leaders to meet tomorrow’s public health challenges.

Group photo of staff involved in Mississippi's Emerging Leadership Academy.

Turning Public Health Funding into Lasting Change

On the PHIG Impact Report, Wendy Underwood of the Minnesota Department of Health shares how the state is using PHIG funding to modernize data systems, support employee development, improve laboratory infrastructure, and strengthen partnerships with local,…

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Detroit’s Investment in Community and Workforce

In this PHIG Impact Report, Christina Floyd, deputy public health director for the Detroit Health Department, discusses how the city has used PHIG funding to strengthen their community and workforce.

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Houston Health Department Built an In-House Academy to Turn Good Managers Into Great Ones

Houston Health Department used PHIG to develop a 10-week, in-house training program to give supervisors and managers the practical skills they need to do their jobs well and lead teams with confidence.

Headshot of Sharon Denton, Director of Workforce and Organizational Development at the Houston Health Department.