Workforce Retention and Support

PHIG Support Helps Local Health Departments in Kansas Deliver Essential Services to Rural Families

The Kansas Department of Health & Environment built a centralized technical assistance hub to help local health departments maximize PHIG resources, and it’s translating to direct, local-level impact.

Image of Ashley Wallace from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment speaking in an interview.

The Ripple Effect: When Kansas Invests in Public Health Workforce Wellbeing, Communities Benefit

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment rolled out Mental Health First Aid trainings using a Train-the-Trainer model, equipping staff to expand trainings to district offices across the state.

Image of Jade Ramsdel from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment speaking in an interview.

Bringing the Mission to Life: Detroit Health Department Strengthens its Services from the Inside Out

Five leaders from the Detroit Health Department share how they are using PHIG to improve their internal and external operations, strengthen their workforce, and expand emergency response services.

Screenshots of five staff members from the Detroit Department of health speaking in interviews.

How PHIG Is Powering Missouri’s Pathways Internship

On the PHIG Impact Report, ASTHO explores how Missouri internship programs are building a diverse, skilled pipeline of future public health professionals while strengthening partnerships between state and local agencies.

Headshots of Scott Allen and Brenna Davidson.

Demystifying Succession Planning

This brief explains succession planning and provides resources to help agencies implement this vital retention strategy.  

3d illustration of pawns with one pawn placed by another one. Concept of succession planning and leader or senior manager replacement.