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How Massachusetts is Advancing Public Health Data Standards

Learn how Massachusetts is leveraging funding from the Public Health Infrastructure Grant to improve how it handles and shares public health data.

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PHIG Funding + Data Modernization in Massachusetts

On the PHIG Impact Report, Dr. Robert Goldstein, the commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, takes us through how his department is using PHIG.

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Massachusetts Establishes Ethics Advisory Committee Grounded in Principals of Equity and Justice

In 2023, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA DPH) established the Ethics Advisory Committee, an internal body of nine diverse, cross-department staff who help the department identify ethical dimensions, articulate ethical dilemmas, and evaluate ethical…

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In Massachusetts, Building Public Health Infrastructure Starts with a Strong Workforce

Open houses are an opportunity for health departments to engage the community, foster trust and transparency, and build pathways for people seeking a career in public health. In late 2023, the Massachusetts Department of Health (DPH)…