Institute for Public Health Innovation

Community outreach and Health promotion services - iphi partners with healthcare providers, government agencies, and others to design, implement, and evaluate community-based approaches to community engagement, Health promotion and disease prevention, and the overall improvement of accessible, quality, and equitable Health and human services. As part of this initiative, iphi employs and supports community Health workers who serve as liaisons between Health and social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural responsiveness of service delivery. Iphi also assists Public Health departments and community organizations to scale up or augment their workforce in response to Public Health emergencies by providing recruitment, employment and management support services.

Training and workforce development - iphi supports Public Health professionals to enhance their knowledge, technical skills, functional expertise, and leadership capabilities. By coordinating educational sessions on emerging Public Health topics, facilitating communities of practice, and leading both classroom-based workshops and virtual trainings, iphi supports the empowerment of professionals, organizations, and communities to take collaborative action to improve population Health and achieve Health equity.

Policy and Health systems improvement - iphi works with partners to pursue policy, systems, and environmental changes that create healthier communities for all. The organization provides technical assistance to help state and local leaders develop and implement initiatives that promote equitable community conditions for Health and well-being. Iphi also provides organizational, facilitative, technical and management support to enable community coalitions and multi-sector partnerships to implement collaborative Public Health programs and advocate for and lead systems improvement.

Research for action - iphi evaluates the effectiveness of Public Health programs and works with its partners on practical research that promotes healthier communities. The emphasis is on gaining information that strengthens the ability of organizations and communities to improve the Public's Health and reduce Health inequities.