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Advancing Governmental Public Health Workforce Well-being: Lessons From a Maryland Pilot Test
Paulani Mui1, Ruth Maiorana, Beth Resnick
1Author Affiliations: Assistant Practice Professor, Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD (Mui); Executive Director, Maryland Association of County Health Officers, Baltimore, MD (Maiorana); and Practice Professor, Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD (Resnick).
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice : JPHMP
|July 24, 2026
Summary
Prioritizing public health worker well-being is essential for a strong workforce. Key areas for improvement include internal communications, leadership, and organizational policies to foster a supportive culture.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Occupational Health
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Employee well-being is crucial for a resilient public health workforce.
- A strong workforce is vital for effective public health service delivery and community response.
Purpose of the Study:
- To pilot test the "Putting Our People First: Discussion Guide for Public Health Agencies to Advance Worker Well-being."
- To identify key priority areas for advancing a culture of well-being in local health departments.
Main Methods:
- Pilot testing of a customizable discussion guide in 3 Maryland local health departments.
- Qualitative assessment of employee perspectives on well-being.
Main Results:
- Employees demonstrated strong commitment to public health missions.
- Identified priority areas for enhancing well-being: internal communications, leadership, and organizational infrastructure/policies.
Conclusions:
- The "Putting Our People First" guide can be adapted to local contexts to improve public health worker well-being.
- Fostering a culture of well-being is key to sustaining an effective public health workforce.
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