Foundational Capabilities

Building Public Health for the Long Term: Inside PHIG

In this PHIG Impact Report, ASTHO’s SzePui Hughes unpacks PHIG and ASTHO’s role as a national partner.

Headshot of SzePui Hughes

Nashville & Davidson County Uses PHIG to Revamp Public Meeting Spaces

Learn how PHIG funding supported modern, accessible technology upgrades that improve public access to information and services.

Nicholas Tompkins of the Metro Public Health Department of Nashville and Davidson County speaking in an interview.

Missouri is Helping Local Health Departments Achieve PHAB Accreditation

Missouri is using PHIG to incentivize local health departments to pursue accreditation while helping them overcome barriers like staffing shortages, contracting costs, and training needs.

Brenna Davidson of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services speaks in interview.

How Southern Nevada Health District used QI Tools to Double Healthy Start Enrollments

Southern Nevada Health District used a QI approach to make small changes in their Healthy Start recruitment process, which doubled program enrollment.

Rich Hazeltine of Southern Nevada Health District speaks in interview.

Beating the Heat: How Pima County Is Protecting Residents from Excessive Heat

As extreme heat events become more frequent and dangerous, Pima County, AZ is taking action to keep residents safe.

Michael Pensak of the Pima County Public Health Department speaking in an interview.