Organizational Competencies

Advancing Organizational Capacity and Administrative Readiness: Tools, Resources and Supports for Success

Explore practical strategies and ASTHO STAR Center tools to strengthen public health agencies’ administrative readiness, improve grant management, and build sustainable internal systems.

Strengthening Health Communications Infrastructure: A Hands-On Workshop from North Carolina’s Collaborative Network

Explore how North Carolina is strengthening public health communications through a statewide model featuring peer learning, pilot campaigns, and tools like Arclet that help practitioners adapt, evaluate, and build trust in their own communities.

Accelerating Public Health Transformation: Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure Through Strategic Investment and Process Improvement

Discover how public health agencies are applying Lean Six Sigma to strengthen their workforce and streamline operations.

Small but Mighty: Leveraging Accreditation to Build Community Impact with a Five-Person Team in Shawano-Menominee Counties

The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department’s experience—supported by indirect PHIG funding—offers a roadmap for small, rural health departments undergoing initial accreditation or reaccreditation.

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Building Sustainable Public Health Data Systems in Montana

On the PHIG Impact Report, Jenn Rico shares how the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has used PHIG funding to accelerate statewide data modernization.

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