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.
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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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 launch of a monthly workgroup that engages Local Public Health Agencies to gather feedback and share resources, a popular newsletter on trauma-informed care, effective digital campaigns with over 1.2 million views, and the inclusion of a wellness room at the September 2024 Joint Public Health Conference. Upcoming efforts include wellness committee planning and Lunch and Learn sessions in 2025. PHIG accelerated these efforts by supporting the marketing materials (e.g., logo, brochures, posters) and bite-sized micro lessons for staff. The initiative continues to drive positive outcomes for Missouri’s public health workforce.
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…
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Recognizing 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 Innovation Hubs across the country…
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Paula Nicholson, Director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, reflects on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the critical need for a robust and well-resourced public health…
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