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How the U.S. Virgin Islands Is Modernizing Public Health After Disaster with PHIG Funding

On the PHIG Impact Report, Esther Ellis, territorial epidemiologist for the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health, shares how PHIG funding is transforming the territory’s health data systems, and why that matters far beyond technology.

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Use Partner Mapping to Power Data Modernization Projects

This brief helps agencies clarify who their data modernization partners are, understand their perspectives, and tailor engagement strategies to build shared ownership of projects.

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How to Build a Business Case for Data Modernization Efforts

Learn how to build a business case for data modernization efforts to translate technical needs into impact-driven narratives.

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Mapping Public Health Need vs. Workforce Capacity: Colorado Uses Geospatial Analysis to Work Smarter

Colorado is using PHIG to establish a geospatial analysis framework, which helps them better understand health needs and resources at a community level, allowing for more effective resource allocation.

Steve Holloway of the Colorado Department of Public Health speaks in interview.

Nebraska’s User-Friendly Dashboards Make it Easy to Explore Public Health Data…and Top Baby Names!

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services used PHIG funding to de-silo data and translate it into public-facing dashboards – including one tracking top baby names!

Image of Felicia Quintana-Zinna from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services speaking in interview.