The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) utilized PHIG funding to conduct a comprehensive health equity assessment, providing a strategy for integrating equity across HHS programs and policies. Key findings led to divisional roadmaps…
In 2023, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA DPH) established the Ethics Advisory Committee, an internal body of nine diverse, cross-department staff who help the department identify ethical dimensions, articulate ethical dilemmas, and evaluate ethical…
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…
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has been using PHIG funding to enhance its ability to prevent, identify, and respond to disease outbreaks. First, DPH is upgrading its immunization registry, which will allow it to…
This webinar highlights a partnership between a Midwestern health department and a university to address institutional racism through a Racial Justice Impact Assessment tool, emphasizing anti-racism, participatory research, and community decision-making. Captions and transcripts are provided.
