Communications

Field-Tested Strategies for Effective Communication in Public Health

Effectively conveying change, expectations, and the significance of public health efforts requires clarity, transparency, and intentionality.

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Iowa Promotes Public Health Infrastructure by Supporting Local Health Departments

Iowa HHS used PHIG funding to revamp its TA process, creating a dedicated team and new tools to support local agencies. Learn more about their approach in this blog.

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New York State Uses PHIG Funding for Public Health Workforce

On the PHIG Impact Report, James McDonald, commissioner of the New York State Department of Health, explains how PHIG strengthens the state’s public health workforce.

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Kansas City Uses PHIG to Train 100+ Community Health Ambassadors

PHIG funding is expanding access to health information in Kansas City through the Community Wellness Ambassadors program. From December 2022 to May 2024, 118 trusted community members have completed the program, representing diverse cultural backgrounds, and have made more than 150,000 community…

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Lincoln’s New Portal Expands Public Access to Environmental Health Services

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) launched a new Environmental Health Management System to improve inspection workflows, reporting, and public access, with support from PHIG. At the center of this effort is the Environmental Public Health…

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