Florida

Academic Health Partnership Prioritizes Workforce Development in Florida

With PHIG support, DOH-Hillsborough and USF expanded their partnership to upskill staff, boost retention, and strengthen the public health workforce through training and education.

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PHIG Supports Office of Behavioral Health in Florida’s Hillsborough County

With funding from PHIG, the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County established an Office of Behavioral Health consisting of a Director, a Health Educator, and an Epidemiologist. The office researched the behavioral health needs of…

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Duval County Health Department Advances Workforce Development with PHIG Support

The Department of Health in Duval County (DOH-Duval) achieved a perfect 100% rating on its Annual Progress Report for the Workforce Development Plan, a key step toward re-accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board. PHIG funding…

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