Foundational Capabilities

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.

How Utah Builds a Modern Public Health Data System

On the PHIG Impact Report, Nicole Yerkes, data modernization director with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, shares how the state is using PHIG funding to advance a unified, future-ready public health data system.

Headshot of Nicole R. Yerkes, MPHTM

2026 PHAB Training Opportunities

Training dates for the first half of 2026 are now live on PHAB’s website. We hope to see you there!