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Success Stories

See firsthand stories of impact from the PHIG grant. From small wins to transformative changes, PHIG is fostering widespread innovation in public health systems and structures.

  • Montana’s Multi-County Community Health Assessment

    Montana’s Department of Health and Human Services, with PHIG and CDC support, led a groundbreaking multi-county community health assessment using the innovative CASPER method. Over 80 volunteers conducted door-to-door surveys across five rural counties, gathering essential data to shape local health strategies. This initiative fostered strong community engagement, tested a new CDC approach, and reached key assessment goals. PHIG funding played a pivotal role in supporting communication, volunteer resources, and coordination, accelerating collaboration among local, state, and federal partners to drive lasting improvements in community health outcomes.

  • Connecticut Targets Improvements to Environmental Public Health Services with PHIG Funding

    The Connecticut Department of Public Health (CTDPH) has leveraged PHIG funding to bolster its environmental public health services through expanded academic training, career placement initiatives, and a new residency program addressing environmental justice. These strategic investments have significantly enhanced the state’s public health infrastructure, creating a more skilled and diverse workforce to address emerging challenges. By strengthening service delivery, CTDPH is fostering a healthier and more equitable environment for all Connecticut residents.

  • New Public Health Training Academy of Connecticut

    The Connecticut Department of Public Health has used PHIG funding to develop the new Public Health Training Academy of Connecticut (PHTAC), in partnership with the New England Public Health Training Center and the Public Health Foundation’s TRAIN Learning Network. PHTAC is a collaboration of learning networks delivered through a singular portal, designed to enhance and expand prior workforce development and training programs for public health professionals in the state. It will also help the agency address training needs around its strategic priorities (e.g., health equity, communications, community partnership building, and systems thinking), increase access to professional development opportunities, and enrich the overall continuing education learning culture for public health professionals in Connecticut.

  • Arkansas Department of Health Modernizes EHR System with PHIG Support

    The Arkansas Department of Health is upgrading its Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, supported by PHIG funding, to improve healthcare delivery. This modernization aims to streamline workflows, enhance patient access to records, and improve data integrity, which is critical for reducing claim denials and increasing user satisfaction. PHIG funding enabled a comprehensive evaluation by a global consulting firm specializing in audit, tax, and advisory services to assess the current system and develop requirements for a new solution. While benefits are anticipated post-implementation, the upgrade is expected to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability by increasing revenue through reduced administrative costs and improved billing accuracy.

  • California Public Health Laboratory Workforce Assessments

    The California Department of Public Health, with support from PHIG funding, is actively addressing critical workforce shortages in public health laboratories, which have been exacerbated by years of underfunding and increasing infectious disease threats. By assessing staff vacancies and retention intentions, the department is laying the groundwork to enhance training, improve program effectiveness, and restore laboratory capabilities vital for safeguarding public health, particularly in rural and underserved communities. This PHIG-supported initiative is essential for ensuring a responsive and resilient laboratory workforce to meet current and emerging health challenges.

  • Alabama’s Department of Public Health Strengthens Local Staffing with PHIG-Funded Recruiting Specialists

    In 2024, Alabama's Department of Public Health hired four District Recruiting Specialists with PHIG support, marking a key advancement in local staffing. This initiative is vital for addressing workforce gaps in small towns, enabling targeted recruitment that meets local needs. The result has been a 46% increase in page views for job opportunities and a significant boost in recruitment content across social media. PHIG funding enhanced these efforts through promotional materials and the support of evaluation and communications specialists, ultimately strengthening public health infrastructure and service delivery statewide.

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