PHAB has developed a new series of fact sheets for each of the Foundational Capabilities and Foundational Areas outlined in the Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) framework. Each fact sheet includes a plain language description, real-world…
The Foundational vs. Community Specific Services (CSS) Crosswalk and Guide supports health departments and health department systems as they seek shared understanding and agreement around the distinction between foundational activities and CSS in their jurisdictions. It…
To strengthen public health in rural, tribal, and frontier communities, South Dakota leveraged PHIG funds to support its “Creating Healthy & Wealthy Communities” workshop, which brought together over 140 participants from more than 50 communities. Hosted…
Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) is using PHIG funding to strengthen its workforce and better serve the community. They hired a full-time Workforce Development Director who helped launch an updated Public Health 101 training, form…
PHIG funding supported Nebraska’s Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) in launching a required 21-hour onboarding training for all staff. New hires must complete it within 180 days, with topics including public health competencies, building trust, ethics,…
