Workforce

Making Public Health Public: NYS Dept. of Health Uses PHIG to Expand its Reach and its Workforce

PHIG is helping the NYS Department of Health “make public health public.” Through website improvements and in-person outreach, the department is increasing their visibility and connecting with job seekers.

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Public Health Leadership Starts in the Classroom

Learn how states are integrating public health education into K-12 schools and building pathways for future public health professionals.

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Reimagining the Public Health Workforce in Denver

 In this PHIG Impact Report, Veronika Hanna and Mondi Mason from the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment share how creative workforce strategies powered by PHIG are opening new pathways into the field.

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PHIG Support Helps Local Health Departments in Kansas Deliver Essential Services to Rural Families

The Kansas Department of Health & Environment built a centralized technical assistance hub to help local health departments maximize PHIG resources, and it’s translating to direct, local-level impact.

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The Ripple Effect: When Kansas Invests in Public Health Workforce Wellbeing, Communities Benefit

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment rolled out Mental Health First Aid trainings using a Train-the-Trainer model, equipping staff to expand trainings to district offices across the state.

Image of Jade Ramsdel from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment speaking in an interview.