Missouri

Standardizing Excellence: Missouri is Helping Local Health Departments Achieve PHAB Accreditation

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.

Brenna Davidson of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services speaks in interview.

Saving Lives while Saving Millions: Missouri Measures the Economic Impact of Public Health

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.

John Fieno of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services speaks in interview.

Kansas City Uses PHIG to Train 100+ Community Health Ambassadors

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…

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Missouri Takes Strategic Steps to Improve Policy Processes

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.

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Missouri Advances Mental Health and Well-Being with PHIG Support

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…

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