On the PHIG Impact Report, ASTHO explores how Missouri internship programs are building a diverse, skilled pipeline of future public health professionals while strengthening partnerships between state and local agencies.
Missouri used PHIG funding collect & analyze data from all 115 local public health agencies across the state, comparing current funding and staffing levels with what each community actually needs.
Missouri is using PHIG to incentivize local health departments to pursue accreditation while helping them overcome barriers like staffing shortages, contracting costs, and training needs.
By using PHIG to hire a health economist, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services can evaluate the economic impact of its programs and identify which strategies are most effective and cost-efficient.
PHIG funding is expanding access to health information in Kansas City through the Community Wellness Ambassadors program. From December 2022 to May 2024, 118 trusted community members have completed the program, representing diverse cultural backgrounds, and have made more than 150,000 community…
