Organizational Competencies

Hiring the Right Public Health Physician: A Guide for Public Health Agencies

This guide helps public health agencies recruit qualified public health physicians by highlighting their potential roles, areas of impact, and practical hiring strategies.

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Building a Stronger Public Health Workforce in New Mexico

On the PHIG Impact Report, Shadee Lauer at the New Mexico Department of Health explains how the state is using PHIG funding to recruit, retain, and develop its workforce through data-driven strategies and innovative professional development…

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How Kentucky Is Using Academic Partnerships to Build a Future-Ready Public Health Workforce

The Kentucky Department for Public Health is leveraging academic partnerships to ensure its workers have the training and skills needed to do their jobs well.

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AI in Public Health

On the PHIG Impact Report, we hear from the Kansas Health Institute on how health departments are using AI to improve efficiency, support community engagement, and expand workforce capacity.

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Investing in Mississippi’s Future Public Health Leaders with PHIG

Mississippi is using PHIG to strengthen public health leadership, succession planning, and career growth through management training.

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