Workforce

Houston Health Department Built an In-House Academy to Turn Good Managers Into Great Ones

Houston Health Department used PHIG to develop a 10-week, in-house training program to give supervisors and managers the practical skills they need to do their jobs well and lead teams with confidence.

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Minneapolis Health Department Uses PHIG to Build a Pipeline of New Public Health Talent

Minneapolis used PHIG to support their Public Health Pathways Internship program, giving programs who previously lacked the budget for interns the chance mentor students and expand community-facing work.

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The Mutual Advantage: How Graduate Assistants Elevate Academic Health Department Partnerships

In this session, participants will gain a foundational understanding of Academic Health Departments partnerships and hear how North Dakota Health and Human Services, in partnership with North Dakota State University, created a student assistantship program.

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Hiring the Right Public Health Physician: A Guide for Public Health Agencies

This guide helps public health agencies recruit qualified public health physicians by highlighting their potential roles, areas of impact, and practical hiring strategies.

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Building a Stronger Public Health Workforce in New Mexico

On the PHIG Impact Report, Shadee Lauer at the New Mexico Department of Health explains how the state is using PHIG funding to recruit, retain, and develop its workforce through data-driven strategies and innovative professional development…

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