This year marks the 30^th anniversary of National Public Health Week (NPHW), the theme of which is “It Starts Here.” In honor of this milestone, Public Consulting Group (PCG) celebrates the public health progress made in the last 30 years and reflects upon some key public health topics that are critical to continuing this momentum.

To help reduce time, eliminate complexities, and improve Virginians’ online experience, agencies can easily implement the Evoke platform via Public Consulting Group’s (PCG) Licensing System contract.

PCG provides third party administration services, technical assistance, and implementation support in California, the first state in the nation to implement a reentry waiver to develop and test pre-release services for individuals transitioning from incarceration. PCG’s Julia Kessler, Christine Newhall, Katie Thomas, and Shannon Weaver, authors of “Maximizing Impact: Implementing CMS 1115 Reentry Waivers with Public Consulting Group,” broke down key lessons learned from their work in helping California design and implement 1115 reentry waivers.

Public Consulting Group (PCG) was proud to support the 15th SXSW EDU which focuses on bringing together the learner, the practitioner, the entrepreneur, and the visionary to share their groundbreaking stories, tackle complex issues, and build reimagined paths forward. Our panel, “The Pivotal Role of Community Engagement in School Safety,” featured a diverse lineup of experts—including media, students, and safety specialists—dedicated to advancing school safety through community-driven solutions