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    On the PHIG Impact Report, Sara Patterson, acting director of CDC’s Public Health Infrastructure Center, details her view of the Public Health Infrastructure Grant.

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    Alaska Division of Public Health’s Accreditation Success

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    Alaska Division of Public Health’s Accreditation Success

    With PHIG funding covering critical staff salaries, travel expenses, and a mock site visit, Alaska DPH was well-prepared for accreditation with boosted confidence ahead of the official Public Health Accreditation Board visit. Learn how the...

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    ASTHO President Praises PHIG

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    ASTHO President Praises PHIG

    Scott Harris, ASTHO member and president and state health officer for the Alabama Department of Public Health, tells us exactly how his state has benefited from PHIG.

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    Mentorship in Action: Arkansas Advances Public Health Research and Tobacco Cessation Efforts with PHIG

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    Mentorship in Action: Arkansas Advances Public Health Research and Tobacco Cessation Efforts with PHIG

    In a strategic initiative funded by PHIG, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) partnered with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to enhance public health education through mentorship. Under this new program, from...

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    PHIG Funding Bolsters Public Health Workforce in American Samoa

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    PHIG Funding Bolsters Public Health Workforce in American Samoa

    On the PHIG Impact Report, hear from CNMI, Rhode Island, and American Samoa on how PHIG funding bolsters core capabilities.

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    Arizona’s Onboarding App: How Faster, More Targeted Public Health Hiring Protects Communities

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    Arizona’s Onboarding App: How Faster, More Targeted Public Health Hiring Protects Communities

    Learn how Arizona is modernizing public health hiring with a new onboarding app and streamlined processes that help them find the right person for each job and fill essential roles faster.

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    PHIG Supports Training, Partnerships, and Community Insights in Alameda County

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    PHIG Supports Training, Partnerships, and Community Insights in Alameda County

    Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) is using PHIG funding to strengthen its workforce and better serve the community. They hired a full-time Workforce Development Director who helped launch an updated Public Health 101 training,...

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    Denver Builds Career Pathways with PHIG and Public Health AmeriCorps Support

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    Denver Builds Career Pathways with PHIG and Public Health AmeriCorps Support

    The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) uses PHIG and Public Health AmeriCorps funding to hire three to five community health worker apprentices annually. These apprentices advance environmental and public health efforts, from...

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    PHIG Funding The Future Workforce in Connecticut

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    PHIG Funding The Future Workforce in Connecticut

    On the PHIG Impact Report, Celeste Jorge, epidemiologist and evaluator with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, discusses how her department is using PHIG on an early college experience program.

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    Delaware Strengthens Disease Outbreak Response with PHIG Funding Support

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    Delaware Strengthens Disease Outbreak Response with PHIG Funding Support

    The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has been using PHIG funding to enhance its ability to prevent, identify, and respond to disease outbreaks. First, DPH is upgrading its immunization registry, which will allow it...

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    PHIG Strengthens Public Health Systems in the Federated States of Micronesia

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    PHIG Strengthens Public Health Systems in the Federated States of Micronesia

    Moses Pretrick, assistant secretary for the Department of Health & Social Affairs with the Federated States of Micronesia, explains how PHIG has worked for his team.

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    Academic Health Partnership Prioritizes Workforce Development in Florida

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    Academic Health Partnership Prioritizes Workforce Development in Florida

    With PHIG support, DOH-Hillsborough and USF expanded their partnership to upskill staff, boost retention, and strengthen the public health workforce through training and education.

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    Guam DPHSS Streamlines Agency Processes with PHIG Support

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    Guam DPHSS Streamlines Agency Processes with PHIG Support

    The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) is leveraging PHIG and the Department of the Interior’s Technical Assistance Program to target government-wide business process improvement efforts. In November 2024, partners from both...

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    Hawaii DOH Advances Accreditation Prep, Quality Improvement Work with PHIG

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    Hawaii DOH Advances Accreditation Prep, Quality Improvement Work with PHIG

    The Hawaii Department of Health leveraged PHIG funding to prepare for PHAB accreditation, a milestone in advancing its culture of quality improvement. PHIG is also supporting the development of a performance management dashboard, enhancing transparency...

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    Iowa Promotes Public Health Infrastructure by Supporting Local Health Departments

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    Iowa Promotes Public Health Infrastructure by Supporting Local Health Departments

    Iowa HHS used PHIG funding to revamp its TA process, creating a dedicated team and new tools to support local agencies. Learn more about their approach in this blog.

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    Illinois Leverages PHIG for Innovative Clinical Tools and Predictive Analytics

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    Illinois Leverages PHIG for Innovative Clinical Tools and Predictive Analytics

    PHIG funding helped the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) take its cloud-based data infrastructure further. A formal data-sharing agreement between IDPH and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services is improving insights into Medicaid populations. In response...

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    PHIG Funding Supports Indiana’s Data Infrastructure

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    PHIG Funding Supports Indiana’s Data Infrastructure

    On the PHIG Impact Report, Dr. Lindsay Weaver, the state health commissioner for the Indiana Department of Health, discusses the impact PHIG funding has on her state health department.

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    From The Ground Up: PHIG In Action In Kansas

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    From The Ground Up: PHIG In Action In Kansas

    On the PHIG Impact Report, Jade Ramsdell, performance improvement director with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, shares how Kansas is using PHIG to strengthen foundational public health capabilities across the state.

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    Inaugural PHIG Impact Report Features Kentucky Success

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    Inaugural PHIG Impact Report Features Kentucky Success

    Steven Stack, MD, ASTHO member and commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health and ASTHO’s immediate past president, tells us how his state is using PHIG to improve the state of public health in...

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    Louisiana Department of Health Creates Strategic Plan with PHIG Hub Support

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    Louisiana Department of Health Creates Strategic Plan with PHIG Hub Support

    The Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Bureau of Planning and Performance held a two-day strategic planning meeting, establishing a cohesive plan to guide the activities and key performance indicators for all bureau teams over the...

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    PHIG Funding + Data Modernization in Massachusetts

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    PHIG Funding + Data Modernization in Massachusetts

    On the PHIG Impact Report, Dr. Robert Goldstein, the commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, takes us through how his department is using PHIG.

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    Maryland’s Reaccreditation Playbook: 5 Lessons for Health Departments

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    Maryland’s Reaccreditation Playbook: 5 Lessons for Health Departments

    Maryland Department of Health's Reaccreditation journey offers practical insights for other health departments, especially those navigating Reaccreditation after periods of change or disruption.

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    PHIG Funds Help Create New Office in Maine

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    PHIG Funds Help Create New Office in Maine

    Puthiery Va, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, explains how PHIG has helped Maine create a new Office of Violence Prevention in the latest PHIG Impact Report.

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    PHIG Funding Breaks Down Silos in Michigan

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    PHIG Funding Breaks Down Silos in Michigan

    Sarah Lyon-Callo, senior deputy director for public health administration and the state epidemiologist for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, tells us how the unique ability to use PHIG across sectors helps break...

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    Minnesota Uses PHIG for Data Modernization and its Workforce

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    Minnesota Uses PHIG for Data Modernization and its Workforce

    On the PHIG Impact Report, Dr. Brooke Cunningham, commissioner of health for the Minnesota Department of Health, discusses how her department is using PHIG.

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    Kansas City Uses PHIG to Train 100+ Community Health Ambassadors

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    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...

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    Montana Leverages Virtual Platform to Optimize Training and Improve Service Delivery Across the State

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    Montana Leverages Virtual Platform to Optimize Training and Improve Service Delivery Across the State

    Montana is using a customized virtual training platform to improve workforce development, resolve logistical challenges, and strengthen public health services with timely, trusted, and trackable resources.

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    Lincoln’s New Portal Expands Public Access to Environmental Health Services

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    Lincoln’s New Portal Expands Public Access to Environmental Health Services

    The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) launched a new Environmental Health Management System to improve inspection workflows, reporting, and public access, with support from PHIG. At the center of this effort is the Environmental Public...

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    Nevada Uses PHIG to Assess County Health Needs and Motivate Sustained Funding for Local & Tribal Public Health

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    Nevada Uses PHIG to Assess County Health Needs and Motivate Sustained Funding for Local & Tribal Public Health

    PHIG funding enabled the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to partner with the Nevada Association of Counties (NACO) to assess county-level public health needs, which informed Nevada’s first-ever $15 million allocation to local...

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    PHIG Funds Critical Services in New Hampshire

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    PHIG Funds Critical Services in New Hampshire

    On the PHIG Impact Report, Patricia Tilley, associate commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, details the critical needs the PHIG has helped with in her state.

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    New Mexico Supports a Diverse, Highly Skilled Workforce Through New Onboarding and Training Programs

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    New Mexico Supports a Diverse, Highly Skilled Workforce Through New Onboarding and Training Programs

    The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Workforce Development and Learning Management offices are using PHIG support to develop a diverse and proficient workforce. PHIG support allowed NMDOH to create a training team that designs...

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    New York State Uses PHIG Funding for Public Health Workforce

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    New York State Uses PHIG Funding for Public Health Workforce

    On the PHIG Impact Report, James McDonald, commissioner of the New York State Department of Health, explains how PHIG strengthens the state’s public health workforce.

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    PHIG Funding at Work in Mecklenburg County

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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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    North Dakota Public Health Leadership Academy Empowers Future Leaders

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    North Dakota Public Health Leadership Academy Empowers Future Leaders

    With PHIG funding, North Dakota Local Public Health Units (ND LPHU) enabled several staff members to attend critical professional development sessions previously out of reach due to budget limitations. These training opportunities have significantly boosted...

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    From Risk to Regulation: CNMI’s Code for Safer Swimming and Stronger Public Health

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    From Risk to Regulation: CNMI’s Code for Safer Swimming and Stronger Public Health

    CNMI created the territory's first-ever aquatic health code. The new framework will help prevent illness and ensure safe and reliable recreational spaces.

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    How Columbus Uses CDC Infrastructure Funds to Transform Environmental Health, Keep Communities Safer

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    How Columbus Uses CDC Infrastructure Funds to Transform Environmental Health, Keep Communities Safer

    Columbus Public Health used PHIG to transform its environmental health division, resulting in improved community safety, boosted staff retention, and a stronger, more adaptable workforce.

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    Oklahoma Boosts Staff Wellness with PHIG-supported Wellness Portal

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    Oklahoma Boosts Staff Wellness with PHIG-supported Wellness Portal

    Workplace wellness programs are proven to improve employee retention and productivity by fostering a healthier, more engaged workforce. Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) was able to procure a Wellness Portal for OSDH staff with...

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    PHIG Funds Support Postnatal Care Improvements in Multnomah County

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    PHIG Funds Support Postnatal Care Improvements in Multnomah County

    The Multnomah County Health Department is using PHIG funding to support four WIC employees pursuing lactation certification, doubling the number of women of color lactation consultants in Oregon. This increase is essential, as lactation consultants...

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    PHIG Helps Wilkes-Barre Students Access Essential Hygiene Products

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    PHIG Helps Wilkes-Barre Students Access Essential Hygiene Products

    In Pennsylvania, PHIG funding helped reduce barriers for students to access hygiene products in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. In collaboration with the Wilkes-Barre Health Department, PHIG’s flexible funding allowed the Catholic Youth Center to...

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    Palau Developed Non-Communicable Disease Strategic Roadmap with PHIG Support

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    Palau Developed Non-Communicable Disease Strategic Roadmap with PHIG Support

    The Ministry of Health & Human Services - Republic of Palau hosted a Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Progress Dissemination and Strategic Planning Workshop in April 2024 to guide the creation of an NCD strategic roadmap for...

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    RMI Strategically Plans, Outlines Improvements to Health Workforce Capacity at Annual Leadership Conference

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    RMI Strategically Plans, Outlines Improvements to Health Workforce Capacity at Annual Leadership Conference

    The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Ministry of Health & Human Services (MOHHS) hosted its second Tole Mour Leadership Conference in July to share strategies and resources for moving toward a more integrated and...

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    PHIG Bolsters Preparedness in Rhode Island

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    PHIG Bolsters Preparedness in Rhode Island

    On the PHIG Impact Report, hear from CNMI, Rhode Island, and American Samoa on how PHIG funding bolsters core capabilities.

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    PHIG Funding + Interoperable Systems in South Carolina

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    PHIG Funding + Interoperable Systems in South Carolina

    On the PHIG Impact Report, Dr. Edward Simmer, the interim director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health, discusses how his department is using PHIG.

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    PHIG Helps South Dakota Foster Healthier, Stronger Communities

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    PHIG Helps South Dakota Foster Healthier, Stronger Communities

    To strengthen public health in rural, tribal, and frontier communities, South Dakota leveraged PHIG funds to support its "Creating Healthy & Wealthy Communities" workshop, which brought together over 140 participants from more than 50 communities....

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    Tennessee and Connecticut Are Transforming Procurement and Grant Management Systems

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    Tennessee and Connecticut Are Transforming Procurement and Grant Management Systems

    Learn how Tennessee and Connecticut are modernizing their contract and grants management systems with new tools, improved workflows, and stronger operational systems.

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    Dallas County Leverages PHIG Funding to Support Community-Based Organizations

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    Dallas County Leverages PHIG Funding to Support Community-Based Organizations

    Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) leveraged the flexibility of PHIG funding to provide mini-grants of up to $10,000 to community-based organizations (CBOs) and providers, supporting outreach, transportation assistance, and testing programs to address...

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    How Utah Builds a Modern Public Health Data System

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    How Utah Builds a Modern Public Health Data System

    On the PHIG Impact Report, Nicole Yerkes, data modernization director with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, shares how the state is using PHIG funding to advance a unified, future-ready public health data...

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    VDH Forms Council to Align Statewide Data Modernization Priorities

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    VDH Forms Council to Align Statewide Data Modernization Priorities

    With support from PHIG, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) formed a Data Modernization Advisory Council (DMAC) in July 2025. VDH secured leadership buy-in by developing concise core messages that underscored the importance of data...

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    Creating Shared Vision and Governance for Data Modernization in Vermont

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    Creating Shared Vision and Governance for Data Modernization in Vermont

    Learn about the Vermont Department of Health's efforts to prioritize data modernization initiatives through its Data Modernization Advisory Committee.

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    PHIG Grant Management Improvements in Washington State

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    PHIG Grant Management Improvements in Washington State

    On the PHIG Impact Report, Amy Ferris, chief financial officer at the Washington State Department of Health, shares how her department is using PHIG to centralize its grant management system.

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    DC Health Champions Workforce Well-Being with Trauma-Informed Leadership

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    DC Health Champions Workforce Well-Being with Trauma-Informed Leadership

    In 2024, DC Health’s PHIG-supported workforce team prioritized well-being and strong organizational culture by introducing servant leadership principles to define culture and provide training, application, and recognition of these values to improve engagement and retention...

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    With PHIG Funds, Wisconsin Addresses its Public Health Nursing Shortage

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    With PHIG Funds, Wisconsin Addresses its Public Health Nursing Shortage

    Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services is tackling the public health nursing shortage by implementing focused recruitment and retention strategies that are already showing positive results. With PHIG funding, Wisconsin has gathered workforce data from local,...

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