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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.

  • 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 the help of PHIG funds. The portal officially launched in March of 2024 with a 12-week “Spring Into Wellness Challenge,” which saw 156 OSDH staff register, with 33% completing at least half of the challenge. The year's final challenge, Walktober, encouraged staff to increase daily movement. A total of 88 staff members participated, collectively walking over 6,400 miles while receiving weekly wellness tips. With the support of PHIG funding, OSDH is bringing its vision—"Lead Oklahomans to prosperity through health”—to life by prioritizing the well-being of its staff.

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  • Strengthening Leadership with 360 Feedback: Data-Driven Growth and Impact in Oklahoma

    Oklahoma State Department of Health used PHIG funding to advance the department’s leadership development, beginning with an initial cohort of 55 senior leaders. Cohort members participated in 360 Feedback Leadership Assessments, which captured the voices of employees and community partners, providing a valuable gap analysis to guide the agency’s priorities and inform individualized development plans. This initiative strengthens alignment with agency values and strategic competencies, equipping leaders to enhance team performance, fostering a supportive work environment that improves the employee experience, and building more collaborative partnerships with community leaders.

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  • PHIG Supports Tulsa Health Department in Salary Review and Retention Efforts

    In January 2024, the Tulsa Health Department (THD) utilized PHIG funds to revise its salary structure and job grading system, leading to salary adjustments for 150 of 340 employees. The evaluation highlighted the need to address wages for entry-level positions, such as groundskeepers and clerks, which require a high school diploma. THD also introduced a salary modification system to better recognize experience and education, ensuring that new hires with five or more years of experience or advanced education beyond the job’s requirements receive higher starting pay. These changes have already shown promising results. Preliminary data indicates an increase in applications for open positions and improved retention rates compared to the same period in 2023.

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