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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.

  • San Francisco Invests PHIG in Promotores Leadership Initiatives

    Through PHIG, the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is investing in the leadership development of our city's promotores, a cadre of community health workers whose efforts were vital in reaching the Latinx community with testing, vaccines, and food support during the COVID-19 pandemic. SFDPH has partnered with a coalition of organizations to form a promotores Community of Practice (CoP), and on September 21, 2024, hosted the first-ever San Francisco Citywide Promotores Conference. The conference provided a novel platform to celebrate their dedication and collaborate on strategies to address health disparities in the Latinx community. Additionally, with PHIG funding, we supported a delegation of local promotores to attend the Vision y Compromiso conference in Los Angeles. Looking ahead, SFDPH is committed to continuing the CoP and hosting several professional development trainings and activities to support community wellness.

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  • PHIG Funds a Public Health Residency Program in Nashville and Davidson County

    Jamie Means, workforce development director for the Metro Public Health Department of Nashville and Davidson County, explains how they have used Public Health Infrastructure Grant dollars to fund a public health residency…

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  • PHIG Showcases Public Health Success Stories

    ASTHO CEO Joseph M. Kanter gives examples from across the country of success stories that stem from the Public Health Infrastructure Grant in the latest PHIG Impact Report.

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  • Dallas County Leverages PHIG Funding to Support Community-Based Organizations

    Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) leveraged the flexibility of PHIG funding to provide mini-grants of up to $10,000 to community-based organizations (CBOs) and providers, supporting outreach, transportation assistance, and testing programs to address barriers to HIV services. Unlike traditional processes requiring lengthy approvals, PHIG allowed DCHHS to collaborate with CBOs to create a tailored grant program that met local needs, fostering stronger community ties. The initiative received positive feedback and inspired interest from CBOs outside the county, highlighting its potential as a model for broader regional adoption.

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  • Harris County’s PHIG-Funded Program Strengthens Community-Based Organization Capacity, Improves Service Delivery

    Harris County Public Health used PHIG funding and technical assistance from the Region 6 Hub, Louisiana Public Health Institute, to launch a new Capacity Strengthening Program for community-based organizations, specifically those serving communities that have been underrepresented or poorly served. Each program cohort will consist of approximately ten community-based organizations working together for a period of 16 months. Participating CBOs will receive up to $100,000 in funding, customized technical assistance focused on capacity-building, and monthly training, workshops, and peer learning to increase organizational sustainability. The first program cohort launched in November 2024. By investing in these trusted community partners, Harris County Public will be better equipped to address the social determinants of health and advance health equity for all Harris County residents.

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  • PHIG Supports Public Health Workforce Recruitment in Nashville and Davidson County

    PHIG funding has improved the Metro Public Health Department of Nashville and Davidson County’s (MPHD) ability to recruit a strong public health workforce. It has allowed MPHD to hire a second recruiter, streamlining outreach and sourcing while improving application response times. This change has brought a measurable decrease in the time-to-hire metric and has allowed MPHD to expand recruitment outreach, including posting on the ASTHO Public Health Careers page. Additionally, PHIG funds have allowed MPHD to invest in targeted advertising to recruit for hard-to-fill positions, such as a Veterinarian for the Metro Animal Care and Control facility.

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