Public Health System Improvement

The Public Health System Improvement Office (PHSIO) within the Public Health and Safety Division (PHSD) works with Montana’s 60 local and tribal public health jurisdictions and partners to improve the health of Montanans. The PHSIO is comprised of three programs: Local and Tribal Support, Performance Excellence, and Workforce Development. Our team of nine people is dedicated to improving Montana's public health system. The work of the PHSIO is supported by the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG). 

Local and Tribal Support

Local and Tribal Support

  • Community Health Assessment
  • Community Health Improvement Plan
  • Strategic Plan
Performance Excellence

Performance Excellence

  • Accreditation
  • Pathways Recognition
  • Performance Management & Quality Improvement Resources
Workforce Development

Workforce Development

  • Training and Professional Development
  • Recruitment
  • Employee Retention and Wellness

The Public Health System Improvement Office is a proud partner of Montana 21C. Through the Montana 21C efforts, PHSIO completed an assessment of all 60 local and tribal health departments on the delivery of the Foundational Public Health Services. To learn more, visit the Montana 21C website.

September 22-25, 2025 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Billings, Montana 

Community Health Planning

Montana Local Plans Database

Montana Local Plans Database

  • Community Health Planning
  • Juristicion Top Health Concerns: Reports and Summaries 
  • Health Database Searches/Statistics
Connected Community

Connected Community

  • Discussion Dashboards
  • Resource Libraries
  • Events Calendar
 Questions? Contact  HHSPHSDBuildingHealthySystems@mt.gov