Introduction
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| Module 2 | Data flows at the speed of trust |
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| Module 3 | Developing tailored messages |
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Introduction
Welcome to the Data Modernization Communications (DMC) Toolkit!
This toolkit is for data modernization teams at state, tribal, local and territorial (STLT) public health agencies interested in improving their communication strategies. In 2025-26, PHII collaborated with the National Network for Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop this toolkit based on findings from a gap analysis and agency representative conversations.
Effective communication is critical to sustain data modernization efforts. A concept as complex and vast as data modernization needs to be transformed into understandable and compelling messages. This toolkit aims to provide a curated collection of resources to support data modernization teams with their communications needs.
The DMC Toolkit includes three sections:
- Data flows at the speed of trust
- Telling the story of data modernization
- Developing tailored messages
Each section includes resources with recommendations and STLT agency examples.
The importance of communications in data modernization
In the process of conducting interviews for the Data Modernization Stories from the Field project, the PHII team noticed a recurring theme across each of the jurisdictions we spoke with: the importance of communication. In the video below, we’ve compiled some highlights in which our featured interviewees discuss the reasons why communication is key to a successful data modernization plan.
How to use this toolkit
The toolkit is designed for use in two ways:
- Explore the entire toolkit using the left-side navigation.
- Visit the toolkit downloads section to review specific resources related to your needs.
Resources
This toolkit provides resources to support data modernization teams in state, tribal, local and territorial (STLT) public health agencies to effectively communicate the importance of data modernization efforts. Acknowledging that people learn in different ways through various communication formats, the toolkit includes a range of resources, such as documents, videos, checklists, and editable infographics.
