Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB)

Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) The mission of the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) is to advance and transform public health through accreditation and innovation.

This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the rich histories, traditions, and many contributions of the Native and I...
11/13/2025

This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the rich histories, traditions, and many contributions of the Native and Indigenous communities. PHAB remains committed to supporting respect, collaboration, and community-informed approaches that continue to shape public health.

NEW! Risk Communication Plan Template & User GuideEffective risk communication is a core function of public health emerg...
11/13/2025

NEW! Risk Communication Plan Template & User Guide

Effective risk communication is a core function of public health emergency response. This user guide and template help state, Tribal, local, and territorial health departments strengthen their emergency communication approach. It’s a flexible resource that can be adapted to fit local context, needs, and branding.

Learn more: https://phaboard.org/services/complimentary-tools/

NOW OPEN: Public Vetting for PHAB Standards & MeasuresWe are excited to share that PHAB is refreshing the Accreditation ...
11/12/2025

NOW OPEN: Public Vetting for PHAB Standards & Measures

We are excited to share that PHAB is refreshing the Accreditation Standards & Measures and launching a Reimagining Reaccreditation pilot to better serve the field of public health. This "refresh" will be guided by extensive feedback and is designed to be a refresh, not an overhaul. The updates are intended to be improve the process for health departments pursuing Pathways, Initial Accreditation, or Reaccreditation

We want to hear from you. Provide your feedback today!

The vetting period closes on December 31, 2025.

Learn more about the enhancements to the Standards and provide your input: https://phaboard.org/accreditation-recognition/version-2022/.

New findings reveal how Accreditation enhances emergency preparedness and delivers measurable social return on investmen...
11/07/2025

New findings reveal how Accreditation enhances emergency preparedness and delivers measurable social return on investment. Our upcoming webinar on the findings is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the evaluators PHAB’s Amy Belflower Thomas and Britt Lang and NORC at the University of Chicago’s Katherine Gelfand, and Rachel Van Vleet.

Register today. https://info.phaboard.org/11.20.25-data-webinar-sm2/registration

Access to PHAB data is available to researchers. Learn more on PHAB’s data request webpage. https://info.phaboard.org/11.20.25-data-webinar-sm-2/request

NEW! Introduction to Public Health System Transformation Learning SeriesJoin PHAB for this three-part live webinar serie...
11/06/2025

NEW! Introduction to Public Health System Transformation Learning Series

Join PHAB for this three-part live webinar series designed to introduce participants to the public health system transformation process.

This webinar series is intended for health department staff and system partners who are new to public health system transformation.

Applications are due December 1, 2025 and space is limited. You can read more about the learning series, see the session dates, and access the application here: https://phaboard.org/blog/introduction-to-public-health-system-transformation-learning-series/

10/27/2025

Aligning risk with decision-making is essential to improving our health system. In this episode of the In Service of Health podcast, host Joneigh S. Khaldun sits down with former NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley to break down why shifting costs to patients isn’t working and how we should fix it. Tune in to hear a conversation full of solutions to systemic inefficiencies in health care. Listen to the episode: https://podcast.phaboard.org/ep2oc

Public health Accreditation has cascading benefits for health departments and strengthens the larger health system. Duri...
10/27/2025

Public health Accreditation has cascading benefits for health departments and strengthens the larger health system. During this Nov. 20 webinar, PHAB experts and researchers from NORC at the University of Chicago will share findings from two new Accreditation evaluations: Strengthening Emergency Preparedness Through Accreditation and Social Return on Investment of Public Health Accreditation.

Register today to save your spot: https://phaboard.org/communications/events/webinar-from-data-to-impact-evaluation-results-and-how-researchers-can-engage-with-phab-data/

Access to PHAB data is available to researchers. Learn more on PHAB’s data request webpage: https://phaboard.org/data-and-insights/request-data/

We are thrilled to be attending the APHA Annual Conference in Washington, DC, November 2-5. PHAB has several staff membe...
10/24/2025

We are thrilled to be attending the APHA Annual Conference in Washington, DC, November 2-5. PHAB has several staff members presenting at the conference. If you are attending, check out our sessions below:

🔷Using the Foundational Public Health Services Capacity and Cost Assessment to Strengthen Public Health Infrastructure
🔷State-Based Approaches to Public Health Department Accreditation
🔷Building a Strong Public Health Infrastructure: Health Department Evaluation Findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG)
🔷Promising Practices from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG): Results from the 2025 Pilot
🔷Data Quality Challenges in Performance Measurement for Large-scale Capacity-building Programs: Strategies for Improvement and Lessons Learned from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG)
🔷Informing Accreditation's Impact on Health Outcomes and (Social) Return on Investment
🔷Local Health Department Strategies for Authentic Community Partnerships

Be sure to stop by booth #1648 to learn about all things PHAB or just to connect and say hi!

Learn more: https://apha.confex.com/apha/2025/meetingapp.cgi/Home/0

10/24/2025

We're proud to announce that the Kansas City Health Department has achieved Reaccreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB)!

🎉 This milestone isn't just a badge of honor—it means a stronger commitment to YOU, the residents of Kansas City!

This accreditation ensures that our health department meets rigorous national standards, focusing on vital public health functions like chronic disease prevention, health equity, and emergency preparedness. Your health and well-being are our top priorities!

The Kansas City Health Department was one of the first health departments in the nation to achieve initial national accreditation in 2013. By maintaining this high level of excellence, we're dedicated to building healthier communities and ensuring that our services are effective and responsive to your needs.

More info: www.kcmo.gov/Home/Components/News/News/2684/1977

10/24/2025

Better population health starts with health. Tune in to this episode of the In Service of Health podcast, where host Joneigh S. Khaldun sits down with former NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley to discuss how health leaders can reconnect with communities, especially in rural areas by showing up, understanding local needs, and gaining operational experience. This episode offers insights for health leaders looking to strengthen public trust and the impact of community interventions. Listen to the episode: https://podcast.phaboard.org/ep2ob

NEW TOOL! Assuring Foundational Capabilities: Common Challenges and Potential Solutions Through Service and Resource Sha...
10/09/2025

NEW TOOL! Assuring Foundational Capabilities: Common Challenges and Potential Solutions Through Service and Resource Sharing

Discover practical solutions for building Foundational Capabilities through service and resource sharing (SRS). This new tool outlines common challenges and matches them with potential SRS solutions to help you optimize efficiency and effectiveness.

Dive into the tool and explore actionable ideas here: https://phaboard.org/services/complimentary-tools/

As public health and health care evolve, so do the needs of the organizations at their core. PHAB provides tailored tech...
10/07/2025

As public health and health care evolve, so do the needs of the organizations at their core. PHAB provides tailored technical assistance, including a range of consultation projects, trainings, and workshops. Our services support a wide range of clients across the health landscape, including health departments and systems, hospitals and health care deliverers, and health plans and payers.

Explore our solutions and see who we work with: https://phaboard.org/services/

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