From Risk to Regulation: CNMI’s Code for Safer Swimming and Stronger Public Health
CNMI created the territory’s first-ever aquatic health code. The new framework will help prevent illness and ensure safe and reliable recreational spaces.
Community Partnerships
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.
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.
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…
New Hampshire Expands Support for Food Access and Nutrition Programs
With the support of PHIG funding, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) established a Food Access Coordinator position to increase alignment on nutrition security initiatives between DHHS programs and external community partners.…
