Workforce

How Utah is Leveraging University Partnerships to Train, Retain, and Recruit Public Health Workers

Utah DHHS is improving workforce retention and recruitment through a curated, online Public Health Training Hub and by formalizing university partnerships needed to build a workforce pipeline.

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Puerto Rico Public Health Institute Trains 500+ to Hire Faster, Navigate Change & Stay Crisis-Ready

The Puerto Rico Dept. of Health expressed that they were struggling with hiring & recruitment – the Puerto Rico Public Health Institute developed a tailored ECHO training series to meet their needs.

Image of Marianyoly Ortiz-Ortiz from the Puerto Rico Public Health Institute speaking in an interview.

Exit Interviews Are Too Late: Alabama Department of Public Health Uses Stay Interviews to Keep Top Talent

The Alabama Department of Public Health used PHIG technical assistance to develop a “stay interview” protocol as part of a structured approach to keep employees engaged and retain high performers.

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“80% of Job Satisfaction is Tied to Your Supervisor”: Vermont Department of Health Prioritizes Supervisor Skills-Building

The Vermont Department of Health kicked off a virtual, biweekly Lunch and Learn series, creating a collaborative space for supervisors to develop the skills they need most.

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How Tennessee Is Rewiring Public Health from the Ground Up

In this episode of the PHIG Impact Report, leaders from the Tennessee Department of Health share how they’re using PHIG funding to transform care at both the clinical and community level.

Headshot of Sanjana Stamm, APRN-BC and Jennifer Trail, LAPSW