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Alabama

Utilizing Local Recruitment Specialists to Increase Workforce Capacity

Alabama’s Recruit & Hire program grew HR page visits by 386% and expanded its workforce by using local recruiters and data-driven social media recruitment.

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Alabama DPH Uses Stay Interviews to Keep Top Talent

The Alabama Department of Public Health used PHIG technical assistance to develop a “stay interview” protocol as part of a structured approach to keep employees engaged and retain high performers.

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ASTHO President Praises PHIG

Scott Harris, ASTHO member and president and state health officer for the Alabama Department of Public Health, tells us exactly how his state has benefited from PHIG.

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Alabama’s Department of Public Health Strengthens Local Staffing with PHIG-Funded Recruiting Specialists

In 2024, Alabama’s Department of Public Health hired four District Recruiting Specialists with PHIG support, marking a key advancement in local staffing. This initiative is vital for addressing workforce gaps in small towns, enabling targeted recruitment…

Alabama’s Positive Transformation Through Cross-Cutting PHIG Workplans

The Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) is a groundbreaking investment in health departments across the United States. With this new investment, health agencies must work across teams and programmatic areas to effectively implement new workplans while…

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