Foundational Capabilities

PHAB Templates Spotlight

Did you know PHAB offers a full package of plan templates to support your Accreditation journey? These templates are designed to help health departments create clear, aligned, and actionable plans for key areas such as strategic…

PHAB Risk Communications Template

Effective risk communication is a core function of public health emergency response. This user guide and template helps state, Tribal, local, and territorial health departments refine their approach to public health communication during emergencies and is…

PHIG Grant Management Improvements in Washington State

On the PHIG Impact Report, Amy Ferris, chief financial officer at the Washington State Department of Health, shares how her department is using PHIG to centralize its grant management system.

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Practical Resources for Improving Procurement and Hiring in Public Health

As public health agencies modernize, improving the speed and efficiency of procurement and hiring has become a critical focus—yet these behind-the-scenes functions are often overlooked. This article explores how timely operations directly impact public health performance,…

CHW Network Leader Recommendations for Public Health Departments [White Paper]

This document outlines how NACHW reviewed workforce recommendations, engaged Community Health Worker network leaders, and developed consensus-based guidance to strengthen state public health departments’ implementation of the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG).

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