Foundational Capabilities

LMPHW’s Mental Wellness Initiative: How Evaluation Components Can Drive Collaboration and Program Success

Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness highlights how evaluation can support collaboration and strengthen public health programs.

A Collaborative Approach to Addressing Procurement Timeliness: Tennessee’s Targeted Evaluation Project

Tennessee Department of Health shares insights from an effort to strengthen procurement processes.

Improving Missouri’s ESSENCE System to Support Data Modernization and Interoperability

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services shares insights from efforts to modernize its ESSENCE system.

Leveraging the Public Health Infrastructure Funds to Strengthen the Public Health Foundational Capability by Implementing Blood Pressure Kiosks Across the State

The Arkansas Department of Health highlights a public health initiative aimed at increasing awareness and management of high blood pressure.

The Effect of State Public Health Spending on Years Lost to Premature Death in the United States, 2010-22

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services highlights how sustained investment in public health can reduce premature death and advance health equity across populations.