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.
The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department’s experience—supported by indirect PHIG funding—offers a roadmap for small, rural health departments undergoing initial accreditation or reaccreditation.
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Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services is tackling the public health nursing shortage by implementing focused recruitment and retention strategies that are already showing positive results. With PHIG funding, Wisconsin has gathered workforce data from local, Tribal, and state health departments to monitor nurse retention, turnover, and advancement. Collaborating with ASTHO and other states, Wisconsin has drawn on effective practices, like San Diego's Residency Program, and is now exploring statewide “Public Health Nursing 101” training, regional hiring events, and mentorship programs to strengthen the nursing workforce. Additionally, Wisconsin is considering changes to allow non-U.S.-educated nurses to qualify as public health nurses. These practical steps position Wisconsin as a model for addressing public health nursing challenges.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health, received approval to proceed with a sole source contract with the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) for advancing public health accreditation in the state. The new contract will utilize PHIG funds to cover fees for interested local and Tribal health departments to pursue the accreditation readiness assessment, the pathways program, and/or full accreditation. Depending on the level of interest and funding availability, the contract may also include state-specific training and technical assistance from PHAB (e.g., community of practice/peer networking facilitation, capacity-building support for state health department staff). This will remove at least a portion of the cost barrier to accreditation commonly reported by health jurisdictions and enable departments to improve their capacity to carry out the 10 Essential Public Health Services and the Foundational Capabilities.
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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