Workforce Retention and Support

Strategies to Strengthen the Capacity of the Public Health Workforce

This session highlights two unique strategies to strengthen the capacity of the public health workforce, the Alabama Department of Public Health’s approach to expand grant management professional development opportunities and Kentucky Department of Health and Northwest…

Growing Leaders, Amplifying Voices: Building a Stronger Workforce from Within

Two innovative approaches to workforce development in public health that prioritize leadership growth and employee voice.

Synergies and Project Implementation for Sustainability

Learn how partnerships and PHIG funding help states strengthen workforce capacity and sustain health infrastructure.

Recruitment and Retention Strategies from the Field

In this session, the Hawaii State Department of Health will discuss recruitment and retention programs focused on enriching the employee experience and the CDC Foundation will share practical strategies to attract technology and data professionals from…

Accelerating Public Health Hiring: A QI Pilot to Reduce Time to Hire Through Practical Tools and Manager Engagement

Discover how one state health department streamlined its hiring process through clearer job descriptions, standardized interviews, and stakeholder engagement to improve efficiency and consistency.