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Rooted in Change: the Environmental Health and Climate Workgroup Explores Climate Action Policies
- By: National Network of Public Health Institutes
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As we stand at the crossroads of an ever-changing planet, the signs of climate change are no longer confined to distant future predictions. Instead, they are unfolding before our eyes in the form of extreme events that leave marks on the world we call home. From the devastating Hawaii wildfires, deemed the deadliest in a […]
Region 7 Health Departments Share Progress, Envision Roadmaps Forward at Public Health Infrastructure Grant Hub Convening in Topeka, Kansas
- By: National Network of Public Health Institutes
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On November 8, 2023, 42 representatives from health departments in Region 7, technical assistance providers, and the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) national partners gathered in Topeka, Kansas or joined virtually for the Region 7 PHIG Hub Convening. Hosted by the Kansas Health Institute (KHI), which serves as the National Network of Public Health Institutes’ […]
Region 4 PHIG Hub Convening Explores What Health Departments Need to Drive Public Health Transformation
- By: National Network of Public Health Institutes
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“We’ve heard from PHIG recipients that they really want time and space to learn more about the experiences other funded health departments are having.” – Angie Gainey, Convening Strategist and Senior Program Manager with Mississippi Public Health Institute (MSPHI) On October 23-24, 2023, more than 80 individuals representing local and state health departments, PHIG national […]
Brandi Bradley
- By: Maurice Starks
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HR & Payroll Specialist
New Orleans, LA bbradley@nnphi.org Brandi Bradley is a dedicated HR & Payroll Specialist at the National Network of Public Health Institutes. Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Southern University of New Orleans, she is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources from Southern New Hampshire University. […]
Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG)
- By: Fahrenheit Creative Group
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PHIG is set to help health departments across the United States strengthen their workforce and infrastructure through the people, resources, and systems they need to assess, promote, and protect health in the communities they serve.
Using Communication and Promotional Strategies to Build Organizational Partnerships
- By: Asha Bell, MPH
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“With partnerships, one plus one can often equal five by amplifying resources, reaching more people, gathering like minds to work for the public good. Partnerships should be developed early, so the foundation is in place long before you might need to rely on each other in an emergency. And we must always remember that […]
Data-Driven Strategies for Addressing Health Inequities: A Deep Dive into Mississippi Delta’s Heart
- By: Claire Capshew Valletta, MSPPM
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Dr. Sai Kurmana shared his data-driven approach to addressing health inequalities in the Mississippi Delta in this breakout session at NNPHI’s Open Forum Next Generation conference held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Epidemiologist by training, Dr. Kurmana focusses on non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, strokes, and cancers. He is currently the Director for Health Surveillance and […]
Practical Tools for Advancing Equity
- By: Jaime Jimenez, MPH
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Equity work is crucial for ensuring everyone can reach their full health potential, especially for groups who have been the most excluded and unrepresented. However, many public health professionals have been unsure how to implement practical practices in day-to-day work. In 2014, 2017, and 2021, the de Beaumont Foundation and the Association of State and […]
Towards Equitable Program Evaluation: Lessons from NNPHI’s Vaccine Equity Project
- By: Loren Milliken, MSW, MPH,
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The development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines marked a pivotal moment in the US’s fight against the pandemic. As states rushed to secure vaccines for their populations, the issue of vaccine equity quickly emerged as a critical concern. Vaccine equity refers to the fair and equitable distribution of vaccines to all people. COVID-19 disproportionately affected […]
Peer Assessment Program Assists Health Departments in Modernizing Agencies’ Infrastructure
- By: Meghan Wolfe
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The Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) features foundational capabilities as one of its three core strategy areas. Health department staff funded by PHIG and otherwise are embarking on administrative and organizational improvements in the areas of hiring timeliness, organizational culture, communications, procurement and contracting improvements, and workforce development. These topic areas are fundamental functions of […]
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