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.
Community Partnerships
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.…
PHIG Helps Wilkes-Barre Students Access Essential Hygiene Products
In Pennsylvania, PHIG funding helped reduce barriers for students to access hygiene products in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. In collaboration with the Wilkes-Barre Health Department, PHIG’s flexible funding allowed the Catholic Youth Center to stock…
