Impacting Public Health: PHIG Success Stories

PHIG Success Stories

See firsthand stories of impact from the Public Health Infrastructure Grant. From small wins to transformative changes, these PHIG Success Stories give us a glimpse into how PHIG fosters widespread innovation in public health systems and structures.

  • Beating the Heat: How Pima County Is Protecting Residents from Excessive Heat

    As extreme heat events become more frequent and dangerous, Pima County, AZ is taking action to keep residents safe.

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    Michael Pensak of the Pima County Public Health Department speaking in an interview.
  • Harnessing AI for Good: KHI Guides Health Departments Toward Responsible and Effective AI Use

    Through workshops and an AI policy toolkit, Kansas Health Institute has helped over 5,000 public health professionals build AI literacy, helping health departments navigate a rapidly evolving AI landscape.

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    Tatiana Lin of Kansas Health Institute speaks in interview.
  • Finding the Right Fit, Faster: Model Job Descriptions Take the Guesswork out of Public Health Hiring

    The Region V Public Health Training Center created customizable, evidence-formed model job descriptions that health departments are using to recruit and retain highly qualified professionals.

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    Dany Zemmel of the Region V Public Health Training Center speaks in interview.
  • Saving Lives while Saving Millions: Missouri Measures the Economic Impact of Public Health

    By using PHIG to hire a health economist, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services can evaluate the economic impact of its programs and identify which strategies are most effective and…

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    John Fieno of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services speaks in interview.
  • OKC County Clinics Use Patient Navigators to Double Patient Load while Providing More Complete Care

    Oklahoma City County Department of Health used PHIG to improve their clinical flow. The results? Their clinic doubled the number of patients they see in a day.

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    Tre Williams of the Oklahoma City County Department of Health speaks in interview.
  • Modernized, Streamlined Data Sharing Helps Utah Respond Better and Faster to Public Health Threats

    Utah is consolidating its data systems and data sharing agreements to allow public health leaders to use data to drive targeted, rapid responses to health threats in their communities.

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    Nicole Yerkes of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services speaks in interview.
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