Kansas Department of Health and Environment

1000 SW Jackson Street, Topeka, KS, 66612

PHIG Support Helps Local Health Departments in Kansas Deliver Essential Services to Rural Families

The Kansas Department of Health & Environment built a centralized technical assistance hub to help local health departments maximize PHIG resources, and it’s translating to direct, local-level impact.

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The Ripple Effect: When Kansas Invests in Public Health Workforce Wellbeing, Communities Benefit

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment rolled out Mental Health First Aid trainings using a Train-the-Trainer model, equipping staff to expand trainings to district offices across the state.

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From The Ground Up: PHIG In Action In Kansas

On the PHIG Impact Report, Jade Ramsdell, performance improvement director with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, shares how Kansas is using PHIG to strengthen foundational public health capabilities across the state.

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KDHE Launches Public Health Training Program with PHIG Support

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) launched the Foundations of Public Health Training Program in March 2024, introducing a year-long, cohort-based curriculum that enhances skills and knowledge for public health professionals across the state.…

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