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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.

Milwaukee’s New EHR Delivers Better Patient Care

Milwaukee used PHIG to launch a new Electronic Health Record (EHR), Ocean Epic. The new system increases efficiency, improves patient care, and provides a more complete picture of population health.

Headshot of Dominique Hyatt-Oates, Deputy Commissioner at the City of Milwaukee Health Department.

Minneapolis Health Department Uses PHIG to Build a Pipeline of New Public Health Talent

Minneapolis used PHIG to support their Public Health Pathways Internship program, giving programs who previously lacked the budget for interns the chance mentor students and expand community-facing work.

Headshot of Giselle Martinez-Izea, Public Health Specialist at the Minneapolis Health Department.