Success Stories
See firsthand stories of impact from the PHIG grant. From small wins to transformative changes, PHIG is fostering widespread innovation in public health systems and structures.
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 Kentucky.
Through PHIG funding, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) equipped first-time managers with essential leadership skills by partnering with Leadership Louisville for a new manager’s training. This training has set a foundational standard for new managers, enhancing the experience for both managers and their teams. The program includes ongoing support, fostering retention and continuous growth. By investing in staff development, LMPHW demonstrates commitment to employee growth, with plans to sustain and expand the training as new staff are hired and promoted.
In 2022, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) began implementing strategies for promoting public health careers among high school and college students and to establish pathways for young professionals to enter…
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