Policy Development and Support

Strong Leaders Build Resilient Communities: How USVI Is Training Crisis-Ready Public Health Leaders

The Region II Public Health Training Center trained public health leaders in the US Virgin Islands to maximize the resources they have to minimize harm from any public health crisis.

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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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Leveraging PHIG to Advance Policy Infrastructure at Austin Public Health

Learn how Austin’s health department used PHIG funding and assistance from ASTHO to improve their processes in this blog.

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The State of AI in Public Health: New Data from the 2025 ASTHO Profile

Learn how health agencies are using AI to analyze data and make admin work more efficient.

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Inside Multnomah County’s Workforce Resilience Strategy

In this PHIG Impact Report episode, Kirsten Aird, public health director for Oregon’s Multnomah County, explores how strategic investments are strengthening workforce capacity, stability, and community impact.

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