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.

"Accreditation is a tool, not an end result." - William (Bill) Snook, Kansas City Health DepartmentReaccreditation is ab...
09/23/2025

"Accreditation is a tool, not an end result." - William (Bill) Snook, Kansas City Health Department

Reaccreditation is about strengthening organizational infrastructure, improving processes, and building and maintaining trust with communities.

See how the Kansas City Health Department in Missouri invested in quality improvement and what other departments can learn from their journey: https://phaboard.org/blog/investing-in-quality-the-benefits-of-reaccreditation-for-the-kansas-city-mo-health-department/

City of Kansas City, Mo., Health Department

“As a small rural health department serving a close-knit community, achieving national Accreditation is an incredible mi...
09/22/2025

“As a small rural health department serving a close-knit community, achieving national Accreditation is an incredible milestone for us. The process challenged our team to strengthen policies, streamline operations, and deepen partnerships, and we rose to the challenge,” said Michelle Walker, MPH, RN, the Administrator for the Carter County Health Center. “This achievement proves that even the smallest agencies can meet the highest national standards in public health, and it’s something our entire Carter County community can be proud of.”

Congratulations to the Carter County Health Center on achieving Initial Accreditation!

Learn more: https://phaboard.org/news/24-public-health-departments-recognized-for-meeting-national-standards-for-quality-and-performance-through-the-public-health-accreditation-board/

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities to the health of our nat...
09/18/2025

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities to the health of our nation. From advancing community health initiatives to ensuring access to essential services, these contributions play a vital role in improving well-being for all.

Together, we honor the past, celebrate the present, and commit to building healthier futures for all.

At Fort Carson Department of Public Health, a small but dedicated team integrated Accreditation activities into daily op...
09/18/2025

At Fort Carson Department of Public Health, a small but dedicated team integrated Accreditation activities into daily operations, driving sustainable improvements. Their success demonstrates how belief in the process, collaboration across stakeholders, and persistence can strengthen public health systems and set a model for others to follow.

See how they did it: https://phaboard.org/stories-of-impact/leading-by-example-fort-carson/

“Kansas City’s PHAB Reaccreditation was a rigorous yet rewarding process and demonstrates our drive to measure the depar...
09/17/2025

“Kansas City’s PHAB Reaccreditation was a rigorous yet rewarding process and demonstrates our drive to measure the department’s performance and services against the highest national standards,” said Marvia Jones, PhD, MPH, PhD, MPH, Director of Health for the Kansas City Missouri Health Department. “Since 2013, this process has helped us strengthen our organization from the inside out. While the work is far from over, our commitment to measurably improve the health of Kansas City residents and businesses is deepened by Reaccreditation. Reaccreditation is also a proud milestone for our staff. It allows the city to remain competitive in securing funding and other resources to improve our city’s health. We are confident that this achievement builds the trust of the people we serve in our enduring commitment to excellence.”

Congratulations to the Kansas City MO Health Department on achieving Reaccreditation!

Learn more: https://phaboard.org/news/24-public-health-departments-recognized-for-meeting-national-standards-for-quality-and-performance-through-the-public-health-accreditation-board/

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) credits the PHAB Site Preparation Training as a key factor in its Reaccreditati...
09/15/2025

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) credits the PHAB Site Preparation Training as a key factor in its Reaccreditation success.

“PHAB helped us understand what to expect during the site visit,” Pamela Tenemaza explained. “The site visit preparation session allowed our subject matter experts to prepare. It helped us identify our strengths and weaknesses and gave us time to address them before the real visit.”

Register for a Site Preparation Training: https://phaboard.org/events-category/site-visit-prep/

See MDH’s other tips for Reaccreditation success: https://phaboard.org/stories-of-impact/marylands-reaccreditation-playbook-5-lessons-for-health-departments/

The Blueprint for Public Health System Transformation is now available! The Blueprint provides health departments and th...
09/10/2025

The Blueprint for Public Health System Transformation is now available!

The Blueprint provides health departments and their system partners with guidance and considerations for engaging in system transformation. Developed with support from the University of Minnesota Center for Public Health Systems, this resource guides users through common phases of system transformation: Get Organized, Assess the System, Design & Innovate, Test & Transform, and Evaluate. It also incorporates helpful resources and examples from states engaged in intentional system transformation efforts.

Explore the interactive microsite to learn more: https://phaboard.org/infrastructure/blueprint/

“PHAB Accreditation is more than a credential—it reflects a department’s leadership, transparency, and dedication to bui...
09/09/2025

“PHAB Accreditation is more than a credential—it reflects a department’s leadership, transparency, and dedication to building healthier communities,” said PHAB President and CEO Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, MD, MPH, FACEP. “We commend each department for their hard work and vision in meeting today’s public health challenges head-on.”

Congratulations to the 24 health departments that achieved Initial Accreditation or Reaccreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board!

See the full release here: https://phaboard.org/news/24-public-health-departments-recognized-for-meeting-national-standards-for-quality-and-performance-through-the-public-health-accreditation-board/

National Initial Accreditation:

Brown County Ohio Health Department (OH)
Carter County Health Center (MO)
Hamilton Township Division of Health (NJ)
Jackson County Public Health - MO (MO)
Winnebago Public Health Department (NE)

National Reaccreditation:

Cattaraugus County Health Department (NY)
Champaign Health District (OH)
Forest County Potawatomi Community Health & Wellness Center Community Health Department (WI)
Greene County Public Health (OH)
Kansas City Missouri Health Department (MO)
Knox County Health Department (TN)
Lincoln County Health Department (WI)
Louisiana Department of Health (LA)
Mohave County Department of Public Health (AZ)
Northern Kentucky Health Department (KY)
Northern Nevada Public Health (NV)
Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA)
Putnam County Health Department (OH)
Scott County, Iowa Health Department (IA)
Southwest Suburban Health Department (WI)
Summit County Public Health (OH)
Three Rivers District Health Department (KY)
USA MEDDAC Fort Riley Department of Public Health (KS)
Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health (WI)

Preparing for accreditation just got easier! We know that Accreditation Coordinators (ACs) have a lot to manage. Our new...
09/04/2025

Preparing for accreditation just got easier! We know that Accreditation Coordinators (ACs) have a lot to manage. Our new eLearning courses are designed to guide health departments through the process step by step. Swipe to learn more!

Learn more about PHAB eLearning offerings: https://phaboard.org/learning-and-resource-catalog/

Accreditation establishes clear standards and expectations, ensuring that health departments are responsible for deliver...
09/03/2025

Accreditation establishes clear standards and expectations, ensuring that health departments are responsible for delivering essential services to their communities. It strengthens credibility with community members, elected officials, funders, partners, and the public health workforce,

Swipe to learn more!

View the full report here:https://phaboard.org/wp-content/uploads/Value-and-Impact-2025-1.pdf

Continuous quality improvement is vitally important to us. Our evaluation of Vital Records and Health Statistics (VRHS) ...
09/02/2025

Continuous quality improvement is vitally important to us. Our evaluation of Vital Records and Health Statistics (VRHS) Accreditation will inform evidence-informed improvements that will help more VRHS units succeed in Accreditation. This is part of our broader effort to ensure the Accreditation process remains rigorous, achievable, and valuable in today’s public health environment. Read more:https://phaboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-VRHS-Report.pdf

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