Foundational Capabilities

PHIG Bolsters Care and Data Exchange in the Northern Mariana Islands

On the PHIG Impact Report, hear from CNMI, Rhode Island, and American Samoa on how PHIG funding bolsters core capabilities.

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PHIG Bolsters Preparedness in Rhode Island

On the PHIG Impact Report, hear from CNMI, Rhode Island, and American Samoa on how PHIG funding bolsters core capabilities.

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PHIG Funding Bolsters Public Health Workforce in American Samoa

On the PHIG Impact Report, hear from CNMI, Rhode Island, and American Samoa on how PHIG funding bolsters core capabilities.

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Rhode Island Builds Trusted Source of Health Information for Latino Communities

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is using PHIG funds to build a bridge to the state’s Latino communities. In 2024, RIDOH hired Spanish-speaking Consultant Carla Martin, M.D. to serve as a health ambassador on…

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Resources to Support Public Health Policy Development

Author: Lidia Aragai, MPH, CPH, Program Assistant, Program Operations, PHAB

The Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) outlines the essential responsibilities of governmental public health, defining core services and programs to…

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