Workforce Retention and Support

Long Beach Hosts 2024 Public Health Conference with PHIG Assistance

Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services used PHIG funding and technical assistance to host the 2024 Long Beach Public Health Conference for over 400 staff, interns, and guests. The Workforce Director, Wellness Coordinator, and…

The back of attendee heads as they attend a conference presentation.

San Francisco Invests PHIG in Promotores Leadership Initiatives

Through PHIG, the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is investing in the leadership development of our city’s promotores, a cadre of community health workers whose efforts were vital in reaching the Latinx community with…

Attendee at Promotores Conference speaks in the center of a group.

PHIG Funds a Public Health Residency Program in Nashville and Davidson County

Jamie Means, workforce development director for the Metro Public Health Department of Nashville and Davidson County, explains how they have used Public Health Infrastructure Grant dollars to fund a public health residency program in the latest…

Headshot of Jamie Means, DBA, MPH, SHRM-CP

Philadelphia DPH Uses Exit Interviews to Guide Workforce Retention Strategies

For the first time, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) can capture detailed information on both contract and civil service employees who leave the department, giving them the data they need to understand how to…

A woman shakes hands with the person across the desk in a professional interview setting.

PHIG Supports Tulsa Health Department in Salary Review and Retention Efforts

In January 2024, the Tulsa Health Department (THD) utilized PHIG funds to revise its salary structure and job grading system, leading to salary adjustments for 150 of 340 employees. The evaluation highlighted the need to address…

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