What Is A Public Health Institute?
A Public Health Institute (PHI) is a multi-sector entity able to function as a convener to improve health status and foster innovations in health systems.
- multi-sector systems approach
- neutral / third party
- public-private connections
- alternative organizational structure
- links to the community
- leverage to new resources
- lower indirect rates
- ability to assist/mentor/consult with existing entities
- public health resource trust for the state
For more information, please visit the National Network of Public Health Institutes Web site.
