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.

In recent national conversations, public health leaders from the 21st Century Learning Community surfaced powerful lesso...
01/08/2026

In recent national conversations, public health leaders from the 21st Century Learning Community surfaced powerful lessons about what effective transformation looks like in practice and what enables progress. This blog highlights the field-wide insights emerging from these discussions and reflects what public health practitioners are learning as they work toward a stronger public health system.

Read more: https://phaboard.org/blog/five-lessons-21st-century-states-are-teaching-the-field-about-transformation/

“It’s a great day for the Department,” said Director of Public Health Chantell Harmon Reed. “Maintaining accreditation e...
01/08/2026

“It’s a great day for the Department,” said Director of Public Health Chantell Harmon Reed. “Maintaining accreditation ensures we are among the best public health departments in the country, and are ready to tackle any emerging health risk, as well as continue to make sure people and communities in Pierce County thrive.”

Congratulations to Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department on achieving Reaccreditation!

NEW! PHAB Resource LibraryWe are excited to announce the launch of our new Resource Library, a centralized hub designed ...
01/07/2026

NEW! PHAB Resource Library

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Resource Library, a centralized hub designed to make it easier to find and use the tools and resources we offer. The Resource Library allows users to filter by content type and/or topic, so you can find the information most relevant to your work. You can access the Resource Library in the navigation bar in the top right corner of our website.

Learn more: https://phaboard.org/resource-library/

01/06/2026

Public health is a public good and shouldn’t be siloed into one sector. On the In Service of Health podcast, Dr. Megan (Peimer) Ranney highlights how the public health workforce is expanding across industries and why public health should be embedded in business, government, and community organizations.

Watch: https://info.phaboard.org/ep6-sc

Looking to strengthen partnerships and make measurable progress on population health priorities? This quick-start tip sh...
01/05/2026

Looking to strengthen partnerships and make measurable progress on population health priorities? This quick-start tip sheet offers a simple, practical guide for public health and healthcare teams to launch or refine a population health QI project. It includes foundational examples, step-by-step guidance using PDCA (or your preferred framework), starter project ideas, and tools you can use right away.

Learn more: https://phaboard.org/resource-library/population-health-quality-improvement-tip-sheet/

Public health is always evolving, and so are the challenges and opportunities that shape our work.Subscribe to the PHAB ...
12/30/2025

Public health is always evolving, and so are the challenges and opportunities that shape our work.

Subscribe to the PHAB Newsletter to get:
✅Latest news and updates from PHAB
✅Practical and innovative tools and insights for your work
✅Blogs and stories highlighting Accreditation successes
✅Trainings and webinars

Stay connected with PHAB! Get updates every last Thursday of the month.

Subscribe here: https://phaboard.org/communications/newsletter-sign-up/

Each year, PHAB publishes our Annual Highlights Report, a reflection of the progress, partnerships, and purpose that sha...
12/18/2025

Each year, PHAB publishes our Annual Highlights Report, a reflection of the progress, partnerships, and purpose that shaped our work over the past twelve months. In this report, you will find stories of measurable improvements, new tools and resources, expanded collaborations, and strategic initiatives that align with our organizational mission to advance and transform public health. These milestones captured in this year’s report show the impact of what we can achieve together.

Read the blog and the view the full report: https://phaboard.org/blog/celebrating-a-year-of-impact-phab-annual-highlights-report-2025/

Public vetting of the refreshed Accreditation Standards & Measures closes December 31.We’re grateful for the thoughtful ...
12/17/2025

Public vetting of the refreshed Accreditation Standards & Measures closes December 31.

We’re grateful for the thoughtful feedback already submitted. If you have not yet shared your perspective, this is your opportunity to help shape the field and ensure Accreditation reflects today’s public health practice.

Your input will directly inform Version 2026 refinements designed to improve clarity, relevance, and usability for health departments pursuing Pathways, Initial Accreditation, or Reaccreditation.

Learn more and provide feedback today: https://phaboard.org/accreditation-recognition/version-2022/

12/16/2025

On the In Service of Health podcast, Dr. Megan (Peimer) Ranney shares why clinician burnout is deeply connected to the lack of integration between public health and health care. She points out that clinicians are being asked to solve problems they were never equipped to address and why better structures and payment models are critical for sustainable care.

Watch: https://info.phaboard.org/ep6-sc

12/11/2025

On the In Service of Health podcast, Dr. Megan (Peimer) Ranney explains why the long-standing separation between medicine and public health still limits our ability to build stronger, more equitable systems. She makes the case for training clinicians and public health professionals together so both fields can better understand each other’s pressures and work toward shared goals.

Watch: https://info.phaboard.org/ep6-sc

12/01/2025

On the In Service of Health podcast, Dr. Alen Voskanian reflects on what global health systems reveal about our own: the well-being of communities depends on strong public health infrastructure, not just medical care. He shares why the U.S. health care system must shift from treating illness to addressing the root causes of chronic disease, and how public health systems are essential to making that possible. Watch the full episode: https://info.phaboard.org/ep5-sc

“By achieving PHAB Accreditation, these health departments are showing what it means to lead with excellence and account...
11/25/2025

“By achieving PHAB Accreditation, these health departments are showing what it means to lead with excellence and accountability,” said PHAB President and CEO Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun, MD, MPH, FACEP. “Their teams’ extraordinary efforts reflect a shared commitment to learning, continuous improvement, and ensuring that their communities benefit from the highest standards in public health.”

Congratulations to these 28 health departments for meeting rigorous national standards of Accreditation and Pathways Recognition by the Public Health Accreditation Board!

See the full release here: https://phaboard.org/news/public-health-accreditation-board-recognizes-28-health-departments-for-meeting-rigorous-national-standards-of-accreditation-and-pathways-recognition/

National Initial Accreditation:

Adams County Health Department Ohio
Chisago County Public Health, MN
Fort Bend County Health & Human Services, TX
Imperial County Public Health Department, CA
Jefferson County General Health District, OH
Norwood City Board of Health, OH
Oswego County Health Department, NY
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department, NE

National Reaccreditation:

Allen County Public Health, OH
Benton County Health Department, OR
Bullitt County Health Department, KY
Cabell-Huntington Health Department, WV
Cuyahoga County Board of Health, OH
District 4 Public Health, Georgia Department of Health, GA
Goodhue County Health & Human Services, MN
Harris County Public Health, TX
Howard County Health Department, MD
Johnson County Public Health, IA
Lincoln County Health & Human Services - Oregon
Livingston County Department of Health, NY
Merced County Department of Public Health, CA
Onondaga County Health Department, NY
Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division, OR
Richland County Health Department, MT
San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, TX
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, WA
Tarrant County Public Health, TX

National Pathways Recognition:

Placer County Public Health Division, CA

Address

1600 Duke Street Ste 450
Alexandria, VA
22314

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+17037784549

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB):

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram