Workforce Retention and Support

How Louisville’s Health Department Hit an 85% Retention Rate

The Louisville Metro Dept. of Public Health used PHIG to collect, track, and act on data related to workforce needs, preferences & satisfaction. As a result, the department hit a retention rate of over 85%.

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Why the New Jersey Dept. of Health is Investing in Grant Writing and Evaluation Training

The New Jersey Department of Health is using PHIG to build foundational capabilities across the agency, specifically training staff to write grants independently and design effective program evaluations.

Image of Omolola "Lola" Taiwo the Executive Director of Performance Management and Quality Improvement and PHIG Evaluator at the New Jersey Department of Health

Meet ENERGY, the Internal Magazine Helping the NYS Dept. of Health Build a Culture of Connection

In 2024, the NYS Dept. of Health heard a common need from employees across the state: a sense of connection. In response, they launched Energy, an internal publication sharing staff’s personal stories.

Headshot of Dr. Jillian Bumpus the Workforce Manager at the New York State Department of Health speaking in an interview

How Utah is Leveraging University Partnerships to Train, Retain, and Recruit Public Health Workers

Utah DHHS is improving workforce retention and recruitment through a curated, online Public Health Training Hub and by formalizing university partnerships needed to build a workforce pipeline.

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Puerto Rico Public Health Institute Trains 500+ to Hire Faster, Navigate Change & Stay Crisis-Ready

The Puerto Rico Dept. of Health expressed that they were struggling with hiring & recruitment – the Puerto Rico Public Health Institute developed a tailored ECHO training series to meet their needs.

Image of Marianyoly Ortiz-Ortiz from the Puerto Rico Public Health Institute speaking in an interview.