Public Health Informatics Institute

01/30/2026

🌍 Africa CDC has launched a Central Data Repository to unify fragmented public health data across Africa and strengthen early detection, forecasting and coordinated response to complex health risks. Supported by The Global Fund, PHII of The Task Force for Global Health led the needs assessment, cost analysis, operational planning and prototype development. Learn more:

Africa CDC has launched a Central Data Repository to unify fragmented public health data across Africa and strengthen early detection, forecasting and coordinated response to rising health risks. Supported by the Global Fund, PHII led key technical components helping establish a secure, interoperabl...

01/28/2026

PHII joins The Task Force for Global Health in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Alan Hinman. He was instrumental in All Kids Count, a program that expanded its focus beyond child health and became PHII. After spending more than 50 years working in public health, Dr. Hinman spoke with PHII’s podcast. Listen as he shares about his storied career: https://buff.ly/NPHc0Ab

The Task Force for Global Health mourns the loss of our friend, colleague, mentor and vaccine visionary, Dr. Alan Hinman, who passed away at the age of 88 on January 26. He spent more than 50 years working in public health and devoted his career working for a vision of a world without vaccine-preventable diseases, including teaching the next generation of health heroes at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health.

Dr. Hinman worked with and at The Task Force for thirty years, making tremendous contributions both as an advisor, during his full-time tenure, and even after he officially retired in 2017. He served as a Senior Advisor to the Center for Vaccine Excellence and as a consultant to multiple Task Force programs, such as the Health Campaign Effectiveness Coalition. He was also a founding member of the Voices for Vaccines program. One of his earliest projects at The Task Force, called All Kids Count, evolved into what is now the Public Health Informatics Institute. Additionally, he served as a member and chair of the National Sustainability Committee for the Elimination of Measles, Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome.

Prior to joining Task Force, Alan was Director of CDC's Immunization Division (1977-1988) and Director of CDC's National Center for Prevention Services (1988-1995). After rising to the rank of Assistant Surgeon General, Alan retired from the U.S. Public Health Service and joined the Advisory Group of The Task Force for Global Health in 1996.

We will always remember Dr. Hinman for his smile, heartwarming stories, his incredible command of public health history, and--most of all--his tireless dedication to creating a healthier world for all.

01/27/2026

Now available on CSTE Learn: Data Modernization 101, a free course developed by the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. Access this 80-minute course on how the public health system is modernizing data systems at learn.cste.org.

We're excited to announce a new course on CSTE Learn: Data Modernization 101. This 80-minute training explains the critical drivers and methods for modernizing public health data infrastructure, covering evolving technology, data requirements, and workforce needs. The course also features real-world examples from across the U.S.

DYK: CSTE Learn provides free, specialized training for epidemiologists and professionals? Learn more and explore the full catalog: learn.cste.org.

01/25/2026

A TRIBUTE TO DR. WILLIAM H. FOEGE 1936-2026 “Public health might be the greatest measure of kindness, the greatest measure of how to treat each other.” Dr. William H. Foege Task Force for Global Health mourns death and celebrates legacy of Task Force Co-Founder and former CDC Director Dr. Willia...

01/20/2026

You're invited to participate in a survey from the Georgia State University School of Public Health to learn how the public health workforce uses AI in daily work and to understand perceptions, attitudes and views on AI's role in professional practice. Your anonymous responses will help GSU and PHII assess the current AI needs of the public health informatics workforce. Take the survey. https://gsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cXR3CSh5UZumrxc

01/08/2026

In collaboration with Cal Poly’s Digital Transformation Hub (DxHub), powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), and with pilot support from Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston Children’s Hospital and the Massachusetts Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) Program, PHII helped create an innovative solution using generative AI to automate the classification of pediatric audiology reports. This system streamlines workflows for audiologists and improves reporting to state health departments.
Read the full story: https://phii.org/using-generative-ai-to-automate-pediatric-audiology-diagnoses/

12/19/2025

PHII Director Vivian Singletary shares her reflections on the past year and looks forward to what 2026 holds. Read her latest blog: https://phii.org/reflecting-on-2025-the-great-reset-in-public-health/

12/02/2025

We’re delighted to share a new article by PHII's Director Vivian Singletary and colleagues in JPHMP Direct, “Artificial Intelligence and the Public Health Workforce—Preparing for Our Future.” The column outlines 3 key strategies to help the public health workforce get ready for the opportunities and challenges that come with the AI era.
Read more 🔍 https://buff.ly/FA5WjPD

11/20/2025

As the coordinating informatics office for the CHAMPS program, PHII is energized about this partnership.

The CHAMPS Program Office had an energizing and productive visit to the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) in Potsdam, Germany, in October. 🇩🇪 Our discussions focused on strengthening this emerging partnership by enhancing institutional alignment, deepening collaboration, and expanding opportunities for student engagement.

We explored exciting new and opportunities, particularly how HPI can leverage CHAMPS data to develop digital tools that improve maternal and child health. We also engaged with researchers, faculty, and students working on diverse CHAMPS-related projects, ranging from antimicrobial resistance ( ) analyses and digital storytelling to AI-enabled maternal health solutions.

Huge thanks to our colleagues at HPI and the Hasso Plattner Foundation for their thoughtful dialogue, strong partnership alignment, and continued commitment to CHAMPS’ mission. We look forward to the future of this collaboration!

11/14/2025

🎤 Catch PHII's Director Vivian Singletary's panel presentation on Public Health Perspectives: Modernizing Informatics Across the Spectrum at Annual Symposium in Atlanta.
📅 Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3:30 p.m.

11/12/2025

Calling all early-career public health professionals and those serving rural public health agencies. Are you planning or implementing an informatics or health IT project? Pre-register for our free 8-week course “Designing and Managing Public Health Informatics Systems: 8 Steps to Success!”
🔹 course launches mid-March 2026
🔹 2-3 hrs/week commitment
🔹 expert-led webinars + self-paced content
Thanks to funding from the CDC, this course is free for staff at STLT agencies or in freely associated states.
👉 Please note pre-registration does not guarantee enrollment. https://phii.org/8-steps/

11/05/2025

Santita Hooper, senior project manager, and Lura Daussat, director of practice support unit, are representing PHII at in Washington, D.C. They’re sharing about PHII’s free online resources and training courses designed to strengthen the public health workforce.