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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.

  • Louisiana Department of Health Creates Strategic Plan with PHIG Hub Support

    The Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Bureau of Planning and Performance held a two-day strategic planning meeting, establishing a cohesive plan to guide the activities and key performance indicators for all bureau teams over the next 1-2 years. To support this effort, LDH partnered with the PHIG Hub for Region 6, the Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI), for additional strategic expertise and logistical support. With LPHI handling meeting facilitation, notetaking, operational support, and providing a meeting location, the Bureau’s leadership and staff could dedicate their time and energy to driving innovation and strategy during these critical planning sessions.

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  • Iowa HHS Advances Health Equity with PHIG Funding and New Language Access Role

    The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) utilized PHIG funding to conduct a comprehensive health equity assessment, providing a strategy for integrating equity across HHS programs and policies. Key findings led to divisional roadmaps for embedding equity principles into service delivery. PHIG funding also supported the hiring of a Language Access Coordinator in HHS's Bureau of Health Equity, focused on enhancing accessibility for individuals with limited English proficiency. This role is vital for implementing language access policies, fostering inclusivity, improving service delivery, and advancing health equity across Iowa.

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  • KDHE Launches Public Health Training Program with PHIG Support

    The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) launched the Foundations of Public Health Training Program in March 2024, introducing a year-long, cohort-based curriculum that enhances skills and knowledge for public health professionals across the state. With PHIG supporting its development and implementation, the program engaged 27 participants—primarily local health department staff but also KDHE staff and cross-sector public health partners—through mentorship and project-based learning experiences led by Wichita State University. Participants have expressed enthusiasm, noting opportunities to learn from expert speakers and to network across the field. Through its Targeted Evaluation Plan, KDHE plans to measure the impact of the training on participants’ career retention in public health.

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  • RMI Strategically Plans, Outlines Improvements to Health Workforce Capacity at Annual Leadership Conference

    The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Ministry of Health & Human Services (MOHHS) hosted its second Tole Mour Leadership Conference in July to share strategies and resources for moving toward a more integrated and sustainable health system and review the progress and refinement of the MOHHS’ strategic plan. The conference brought together MOHHS leadership and staff, governmental department heads, and technical assistance partner organizations such as the national PHIG partners. RMI took steps and laid plans for improving its nurse training policies and management, as well as assessing legal barriers to departmental hiring procedures. By implementing these plans, RMI hopes to increase workforce capacity.

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  • Massachusetts Establishes Ethics Advisory Committee Grounded in Principals of Equity and Justice

    In 2023, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA DPH) established the Ethics Advisory Committee, an internal body of nine diverse, cross-department staff who help the department identify ethical dimensions, articulate ethical dilemmas, and evaluate ethical issues while centering racial equity. The committee’s establishment represents the culmination of eight years of work, starting with MA DPH’s initial efforts in 2015 to prepare for accreditation with PHAB. PHIG technical assistance partners, including Health Resources in Action, PHAB, and The Dawn Lab, supported this success through intensive guidance on best practices around committee formation, reaccreditation support, and training and capacity building on public health ethical analysis. Through these efforts, MA DPH and its Ethics Advisory Committee are prepared to respond to various public health issues using an ethical framework that centers equity and justice.

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  • CDPHE Expands Health Systems Directory to Include Public Health Workforce

    The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is expanding its Colorado Health Systems Directory (CHSD) to include public health workers, a critical step made possible by PHIG funding. This database uses a standardized program-level taxonomy to categorize public health workers across agencies and programs, strengthening workforce recruitment, retention, and professional development. The initiative has already collected key data from partners, with plans to import its first data file into the CHSD by the end of 2024. Collaboration with local and state partners, including the Colorado School of Public Health, has been key to the project’s success. CDPHE plans to refine and scale the taxonomy to ensure a long-term impact on workforce development and public health outcomes.

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