Pima County Elevates Collaboration with IT to Advance Data Modernization
Learn about Pima County's journey to advance data modernization efforts through an elevated partnership with County IT.
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Impacting Public Health: PHIG Success Stories
PHIG Success Stories
See firsthand stories of impact from the Public Health Infrastructure Grant. From small wins to transformative changes, these PHIG Success Stories give us a glimpse into how PHIG fosters widespread innovation in public health systems and structures.
Beating the Heat: How Pima County Is Protecting Residents from Excessive Heat
As extreme heat events become more frequent and dangerous, Pima County, AZ is taking action to keep residents safe.
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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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The Pima County Health Department is reshaping public health through a Human-Centered Design (HCD) approach that actively involves the community in program creation. Supported by PHIG funding, the department introduced HCD training courses for staff and partnered with Greater Good Studio to guide three teams in addressing key issues like tobacco prevention, mental health, and racial health. These teams, composed of staff and community members, are co-designing program improvements to reflect real needs and challenges. By early 2025, these efforts will result in community-led program changes and a sustainable HCD toolkit to guide future initiatives.
Streamlining Disease Case Reporting in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) implemented a batch case creation process for Electronic Case Reporting (eCR), integrating over 7,400 records into the state’s surveillance system, MEDSIS, as of October 18, 2024. Funded by PHIG, this innovation reduces the reporting burden on healthcare providers and improves data entry efficiency, allowing quicker public health responses. The initiative enhances community health by facilitating timely interventions and better resource allocation, with plans to expand eCR to include other diseases like mpox and measles.
Region 9 PHIG Convening Drives Progress through Consultations, Peer Learning Groups, and Data Sharing
Over 100 staff from 30 health departments gathered in Long Beach, CA for the Region 9 PHIG Hub Convening on September 4-5, 2024. “Creating an environment...to actively foster connections and share resources…
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