North Carolina

From Vaccines to Diabetes Screenings to Barber Shop Therapy, Wake County Public Health Comes to You

In Wake County, NC, PHIG helps public health teams meet people where they are and increase community access to health services.

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Wake County Strengthens Workforce Wellbeing with PHIG Funding

After strong early results, Wake County is expanding a pilot program to support its workforce wellbeing using PHIG funds. In 2024, the county’s health agency launched a pilot of virtual and in-person informational sessions on secondary…

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PHIG Funding at Work in Mecklenburg County

On the “Investing in Tomorrow: PHIG Impact Report,” Autumn Watson, public health organizational development director for the Mecklenburg County Public Health Department, explains how PHIG is being used at the local level.

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How the North Carolina Division of Public Health Transformed its Approach to Better Serve Nearly 11 Million Residents

North Carolina transformed operations by pursuing PHAB accreditation—boosting strategic investments, strengthening Foundational Capabilities, and building community trust.

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Harnessing the FPHS to Drive Strategy and Create Shared Language in North Carolina

Having a shared framework and language is crucial when addressing complex public health challenges. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has adopted the Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) framework as a roadmap for…

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