Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

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.

Effective administrative policies are vital for public health agencies, ensuring clear expectations, fair decision-making, and high-quality services. Learn how MO DHSS partnered with ASTHO to enhance policy development.

The Missouri Department of Mental Health’s WORKplace WELLbeing initiative, backed by PHIG funding, emphasizes the importance of mental health and overall well-being, and has significantly enhanced workplace wellness for public health staff. Key achievements include the…

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) and the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) leveraged PHIG technical assistance from the Public Health Foundation to develop workforce development plans that will empower their…