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We are so excited to see former colleague Carl Haydel of Mississippi and Minnesota Vital Records and NAPHSIS Board Member featured in People Magazine for his incredible recovery journey and recent engagement!

Carl’s strength, resilience, and positive spirit continue to inspire so many of us. Congratulations, Carl and Rachel! Wishing you continued health, happiness, and a lifetime of joy in this exciting new chapter.

Occupational Therapist Helps Stroke Survivor Achieve Dream Proposal to Girlfriend (Exclusive) Stroke survivor Carl Haydel worked with his occupational therapist, Amanda Cable, to regain strength and coordination to propose to his girlfriend, Rachel Di**le. 'It's so special to be a part of making dreams a reality for someone,' Cable tells PEOPLE.

NAPHSIS was proud to participate on a partner panel at the NVDRS Reverse Site Visit hosted by APHA in Atlanta this week. We joined important conversations around strengthening data, partnerships, and workforce.

Puerto Rico VDRS presented on how using STEVE to exchange data with their vital records colleagues has improved the quality and timeliness of their data, while automation has created more time for their team to focus on using the data to drive their program forward.

💜 Staff Spotlight: Stephanie

When it comes to keeping everything moving forward with focus and precision, Stephanie is someone you can count on.

Through process improvements and system enhancements, Stephanie has helped drive more efficient operations and better financial stewardship across the organization. Her work ensures we are not only running smoothly but also using our resources wisely.
We are incredibly grateful for the leadership and care she brings to our work every day.

Have you worked with Stephanie? Share a favorite moment, memory, or shoutout in the comments to help us celebrate them!

NAPHSIS was on the Hill on Wednesday advocating for the importance of vital records and the critical role they play in public health, identity, and security nationwide.

💜 Staff Spotlight: Ana Goold

When it comes to bringing new ideas to life and making them impactful, Ana is someone you can count on.

Ana’s creativity and dedication were instrumental in the success of the first-ever Accreditation Coordinator Workshop in early March. From shaping the program to supporting participants, her efforts not only exceeded expectations but also set the stage for future growth in VRHS Accreditation. Her passion and vision continue to inspire and elevate the work we do.

Have you worked with Ana? Share a favorite moment, memory, or shoutout in the comments to help us celebrate them!

💜 Staff Spotlight: Steven Tang

When it comes to solving complex challenges and supporting our members, Steven is someone you can count on.

Steven brings a thoughtful, solutions-driven approach to everything he does. Through his work with SSA and partners, he has helped address complex data challenges that impact how jurisdictions connect and match records across systems. His ability to break down these issues and create clarity has helped improve understanding, strengthen collaboration, and support better outcomes for our members.

His dedication and collaborative spirit make a lasting impact across our community.

Have you worked with Steven? Share a favorite moment, memory, or shoutout in the comments to help us celebrate them!

You see the programs. You attend the trainings. You connect with the community. But behind it all?

A dedicated team working every day to support our members and move this work forward.

Meet our Staff Spotlights 💜
We are proud to recognize three individuals who have gone above and beyond, bringing leadership, creativity, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do:

✨ Steven Tang
✨ Stephanie Ngarsanet
✨ Ana Goold

Each of them has made a meaningful impact behind the scenes, helping strengthen our work and better support our members.

We will be spotlighting each of them this week, so stay tuned to learn more.

Wrapping up an incredible few days at Vital Records 101 👏

We closed out the training today with final discussions, key takeaways, and a chance to reflect on everything learned throughout the week. From foundational concepts to real-world applications, attendees are leaving with stronger knowledge, new connections, and tools they can take back to their jurisdictions.

Safe travels to everyone, and thank you for being part of VR101!

Day 2 of Vital Records 101 ✔️

Lots of great learning today, from data sharing and HIPAA to governance, model law, and digital issuance.

Great conversations and new ideas all around. Excited to wrap up our final day tomorrow!

Day 1 of Vital Records 101 in Portland is in the books ✔️

We kicked off the day with introductions before diving into the foundations of vital records. From national system overviews to perinatal data insights and security and fraud prevention, attendees got a strong start on the essentials.

We wrapped with interactive breakout groups and great discussion on key takeaways. More to come tomorrow!