About

We are a national organization strengthening public health systems and the workforce, in collaboration with our 50 member public health institutes.

A national consensus is growing that the health of people living in the United States is suffering. With America’s healthcare systems overburdened, public health has a major role to play in addressing this challenge. At the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI), we’re aiming to meet this moment by growing and strengthening the health systems and public health workforce that communities rely on across the country.

NNPHI is an award-seeking organization leading national public health infrastructure, training and workforce development programs. Our network is a key part of the national workforce, consisting of 50 public health institutes serving cities, states, territories and tribal populations around the country.

NNPHI’s national connectivity and local reach is unique in the public health landscape. As a trusted national partner, NNPHI’s public health program leaders are building and executing major public health models and initiatives in collaboration with government and foundation partners. NNPHI’s 50 public health institutes are innovating in local and statewide contexts, crafting successful public health programs that meet the specific needs of populations.

50 Public health institutes in local and statewide settings
12,000 On-the-ground experts across our network

To support national public health system initiatives and strengthen public health institutes to promote multi-sector activities resulting in measurable improvements of public health structures, systems, and outcomes.

NNPHI mission statement

Innovation-fostering public health institutes across the nation collaborating to improve population health.

NNPHI vision statement

What we do at the national and local level

Technical assistance and training for the public health workforce
Evaluation of public health programs and initiatives
Program management and implementation
Program replication and scaling
Planning and leading convenings of public health stakeholders
Organizational capacity building
Connecting disparate partners (government, academia, healthcare, community-based organizations)

Explore the network

Learn more about the 50 local and state public health institutes in our network.

Learn about NNPHI's areas of focus

NNPHI’s program teams are skilled at bringing public health vision to scale across regions.

Meet our staff experts

Our public health program leaders offer expertise across a breadth of functional areas.

Ready to work with us?

Whether you're a funder looking for local or national public health program implementation experts, or a non-profit partner looking to add public health expertise to your project, we're ready to collaborate with you.

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