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Nebraska’s User-Friendly Dashboards Make it Easy to Explore Public Health Data…and Top Baby Names!

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services used PHIG funding to de-silo data and translate it into public-facing dashboards – including one tracking top baby names!

Image of Felicia Quintana-Zinna from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services speaking in interview.

How Southern Nevada Health District used QI Tools to Double Healthy Start Enrollments

Southern Nevada Health District used a QI approach to make small changes in their Healthy Start recruitment process, which doubled program enrollment.

Rich Hazeltine of Southern Nevada Health District speaks in interview.

Beating the Heat: How Pima County Is Protecting Residents from Excessive Heat

As extreme heat events become more frequent and dangerous, Pima County, AZ is taking action to keep residents safe.

Michael Pensak of the Pima County Public Health Department speaking in an interview.

Harnessing AI for Good: KHI Guides Health Departments Toward Responsible and Effective AI Use

Through workshops and an AI policy toolkit, Kansas Health Institute has helped over 5,000 public health professionals build AI literacy, helping health departments navigate a rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Tatiana Lin of Kansas Health Institute speaks in interview.

Finding the Right Fit, Faster: Model Job Descriptions Take the Guesswork out of Public Health Hiring

The Region V Public Health Training Center created customizable, evidence-formed model job descriptions that health departments are using to recruit and retain highly qualified professionals.

Dany Zemmel of the Region V Public Health Training Center speaks in interview.