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.

Join PHAB and the Institute for the Future (IFTF) June 30th from 3:30-5 PM ET for an introduction to strategic foresight...
06/03/2026

Join PHAB and the Institute for the Future (IFTF) June 30th from 3:30-5 PM ET for an introduction to strategic foresight with IFTF (iftf.org). The session is interactive and designed to quickly introduce the building blocks of using strategic foresight in your work. Upon completion you will have an introductory understanding of:

✅The professional practice of strategic foresight (definition, value, mindset, and use cases);
✅4 common mental traps that keep us stuck in the present & how foresight can help
✅The building blocks of futures work: drivers, signals, and forecasts
✅Practical, future-back thinking habits that can be immediately connected to your work

No need to prepare anything in advance. Just come ready to participate and with an open mind!

Register today: https://phaboard.org/communications/events/introduction-to-strategic-foresight/

In 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG), a ...
06/03/2026

In 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG), a historic investment in the public health workforce, foundational capabilities, and data modernization. CDC funded 107 state, local, and territory and freely associated state (TFAS) health departments to improve their core public health infrastructure. Learn more about how PHIG recipients are leveraging technical assistance and funding to advance accreditation efforts.

Read more: https://phaboard.org/blog/how-the-public-health-infrastructure-grant-is-advancing-public-health-accreditation-nationwide/

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30 days to go. The countdown continues. The refreshed Standards & Measures and reimagined Reaccreditation process are al...
05/31/2026

30 days to go.

The countdown continues.

The refreshed Standards & Measures and reimagined Reaccreditation process are almost here.

With a stronger emphasis on adaptability and real-world application, these updates are designed to reflect the unique context of your community while supporting meaningful improvement.

Learn more: https://phaboard.org/accreditation-recognition/standards-measures/

Quality improvement is often talked about, but harder to apply in day-to-day work.Join PHAB on June 24th at 2:30 PM ET t...
05/28/2026

Quality improvement is often talked about, but harder to apply in day-to-day work.

Join PHAB on June 24th at 2:30 PM ET to explore Quality Improvement in Practice, an interactive workshop that focuses on what QI actually looks like in real public health and healthcare settings.

Using the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Model for Improvement and the Plan–Do–Study–Act (PDSA) cycle, participants will practice using three core questions to clarify goals, identify meaningful measures, and test small changes. The workshop emphasizes learning and experimentation, particularly when the root cause or solution isn’t yet clear. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of QI and a concrete idea they can apply in their own work.

Register today: https://phaboard.org/communications/events/qi-in-practice/

"This cohort reflects the strength and continued evolution of local public health departments," said PHAB President and ...
05/27/2026

"This cohort reflects the strength and continued evolution of local public health departments," said PHAB President and CEO Joneigh S. Khaldun, MD, MPH, FACEP. "With all 14 recognized departments serving communities at the local level, including four achieving Accreditation for the first time, this cohort demonstrates that health departments of all sizes and structures can successfully meet rigorous national standards. Their achievements highlight what is possible through leadership, collaboration, accountability, and a sustained commitment to continuous improvement."

Congratulations to the 14 health departments that achieved and/or maintained PHAB Accreditation.

National Initial Accreditation:

Essex County Office of Public Health Management, NJ
Hamilton County Health Department, IN
Madison County Department of Health, NY
Ocean County Health Department, NJ

National Reaccreditation:

Lane County Public Health, OR
Lincoln Trail District Health Department, KY
Marion County Health & Human Services Public Health Division, OR
Monterey County Health Department, CA
Oneida County Health Department, WI
Racine County Public Health Division, WI
Richland Public Health, OH
The Public Health Authority of Cabarrus County, Inc. d/b/a Cabarrus Health Alliance, NC
Tuscarawas County Health Department, OH
Ventura County Public Health, CA

View the full announcement: https://phaboard.org/news/public-health-accreditation-board-recognizes-14-health-departments-with-accreditation/

05/26/2026

On the In Service of Health podcast, Dave A. Chokshi, MD shares how bridging health care and public health becomes real when leaders move beyond talk, extend a hand across sectors, and align around shared community health goals. Listen or watch the full episode: https://info.phaboard.org/ep13-sc

Have questions about PHAB Accreditation Standards and Measures?Join our Accreditation Office Hours—designed for health d...
05/22/2026

Have questions about PHAB Accreditation Standards and Measures?

Join our Accreditation Office Hours—designed for health department staff navigating Initial Accreditation or Reaccreditation, and for anyone looking to better understand the Standards and Measures. Sessions cover commonly reopened measures, documentation prep, measure interpretation, and specific questions submitted during registration. Space is limited to three staff per department.

📅 June 4th | 2 - 3 PM ET

Register today: https://phaboard.org/communications/events/accreditation-office-hours-3/

40 days left. You told us what you needed—and we delivered. Expect clearer language, more relevant requirements, and enh...
05/21/2026

40 days left.

You told us what you needed—and we delivered.

Expect clearer language, more relevant requirements, and enhanced guidance, with practical examples to support your health department's success.

This is Accreditation, with you in mind.

Learn more: https://phaboard.org/accreditation-recognition/standards-measures/

05/19/2026

On the In Service of Health podcast, Dave A. Chokshi, MD explains how effective public health communication starts with humility and empowers the right trusted messengers to deliver evidence-based, science-backed messages. Listen or watch the full episode: https://info.phaboard.org/ep13-sc

Trust for America's Health’s new report, Ready or Not 2026: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and...
05/13/2026

Trust for America's Health’s new report, Ready or Not 2026: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism, evaluates all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 10 indicators of emergency preparedness.

The report explores steps policymakers can take to strengthen preparedness and includes an in-depth look at how recent federal workforce and funding instability could weaken readiness nationwide.

The report also highlights how the PHAB Accreditation process strengthens emergency preparedness capacity for health departments through our Standards & Measures.

Read the full report: https://www.tfah.org/report-details/ready-or-not-2026/

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