Missouri

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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From Accreditation to Action: Missouri & Milwaukee Health Departments Use Workforce Development Plans to Better Reflect & Serve Communities

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…

Region 8 Hub Leaders Pave Way for Partnership at First PHIG Regional Hub Convening

Region 8 ParticipantsRecognizing the critical role that partnerships play in strengthening the United States’ public health infrastructure, the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) is coordinating with Regional…

PHIG Region 8 Hub Leaders Pave the Way for Partnership at First Regional Convening