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.
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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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 traumatic stress to dispel myths about counseling and behavioral health. Of the 80 staff who attended, 87% found the sessions beneficial, and over 90% supported continuing the effort. Positive feedback and support from agency leadership led to the program’s successful expansion in 2025, with Wake County partnering with Syra Health to offer 6-8-week clinician-led virtual and in-person counseling sessions to open-group cohorts. This initiative amplifies Wake County’s commitment to supporting the public health workforce’s wellbeing and reducing stigma around mental health.
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 Carolina transformed operations by pursuing PHAB accreditation—boosting strategic investments, strengthening Foundational Capabilities, and building community trust.
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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…
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