Community Partnerships

LA County’s Community Public Health Teams Build Trust, Connect Residents to Health Services

Building on successful partnerships with community-based organizations developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health developed its Community Public Health Teams framework in 2022. A Community Public…

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KDHE Launches Public Health Training Program with PHIG Support

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) launched the Foundations of Public Health Training Program in March 2024, introducing a year-long, cohort-based curriculum that enhances skills and knowledge for public health professionals across the state.…

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RMI Strategically Plans, Outlines Improvements to Health Workforce Capacity at Annual Leadership Conference

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Ministry of Health & Human Services (MOHHS) hosted its second Tole Mour Leadership Conference in July to share strategies and resources for moving toward a more integrated and sustainable…

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Colorado Expands Health Systems Directory to Include Public Health Workforce Using PHIG Funds

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is expanding its Colorado Health Systems Directory (CHSD) to include public health workers, a critical step made possible by PHIG funding. This database uses a standardized program-level…

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Michigan’s Health Equity Councils Ensure Those Most Affected by Health Disparities Drive Public Health Decisions

Michigan’s Health Equity Councils, supported by PHIG, have empowered community members to lead the decision-making process in addressing adverse health outcomes. By using a collective impact framework and incorporating community sustainability, these councils ensure that the…

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