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.

01/30/2026

Cross-sector partnerships are saving lives in rural Alabama. In this clip from the latest episode of the In Service of Health podcast, Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris highlights how public health is working with health care organizations to support Emergency Medical Services. By coordinating training, medical oversight, and local resources, these partnerships help ensure rural communities can access lifesaving care when it’s needed most. Listen: https://info.phaboard.org/ep8-sc

Public health is always evolving, and so are the challenges and opportunities that shape our work.Subscribe to the PHAB ...
01/30/2026

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

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

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

Accreditation strengthens accountability, performance, and trust in public health. This quote from James McDonald, Commi...
01/27/2026

Accreditation strengthens accountability, performance, and trust in public health. This quote from James McDonald, Commissioner at the NYSDOH - New York State Health Department, highlights why Accreditation continues to matter for their department and the communities they serve. Learn more about public health Accreditation and how it supports health departments: https://phaboard.org/accreditation-recognition/

As public health and health care evolve, so do the needs of the organizations at their core. PHAB provides tailored tech...
01/26/2026

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/

01/23/2026

Living longer is one of public health’s greatest achievements. Living well for those added years is the real challenge. Listen to the full In Service of Health podcast episode with Ramsey Alwin of the National Council on Aging for the full conversation. https://info.phaboard.org/ep7-sc

Public health is stronger when we learn from each other.The Public Health Infrastructure Grant ( ) Promising Practices I...
01/22/2026

Public health is stronger when we learn from each other.

The Public Health Infrastructure Grant ( ) Promising Practices Initiative elevates successful practices from PHIG recipients and supports peer learning across public health departments nationwide.

Learn how to share your work and contribute to the growing body of replicable practices. Join the PHIG National Evaluation Team on Monday, January 26, from 3:00–4:00 PM ET.

Register today: https://info.phaboard.org/ppiwli

What can experience on both sides of the Accreditation process reveal? In this blog, Kit Ledvina, former health departme...
01/22/2026

What can experience on both sides of the Accreditation process reveal?

In this blog, Kit Ledvina, former health department Accreditation Coordinator turned PHAB Accreditation Specialist, reflects on three things she’d approach differently during Accreditation preparation, offering practical insights to support health departments at any stage of the process.

Learn more: https://phaboard.org/blog/from-a-health-department-accreditation-coordinator-to-phab-accreditation-specialist-three-things-id-do-differently-during-accreditation-preparation/

“Achieving PHAB accreditation is a milestone that reflects our commitment to excellence and accountability in public hea...
01/21/2026

“Achieving PHAB accreditation is a milestone that reflects our commitment to excellence and accountability in public health,” said Vera J. Dunsmoor, Director of Public Health, Oswego County. “This process strengthened our systems, expanded our partnerships, and reaffirmed our responsibility to protect and promote the health of every resident in Oswego County. I am incredibly proud of our dedicated staff — this achievement is a testament to their professionalism, resilience, and unwavering service. Accreditation is not just a recognition of where we are today — it is a promise to continue improving and ensuring a healthier future for our community.”

Congratulations to Oswego County Health Department on achieving national public health Accreditation!

01/20/2026

Strong circles of community support help build resilience at every stage of life. Listen to the full In Service of Health podcast episode with Ramsey Alwin of the National Council on Aging to learn more about why community connections matter. https://info.phaboard.org/ep7-sc

Calling all Public Health Infrastructure Grant ( ) recipients!Are you using PHIG funds to implement practices that could...
01/17/2026

Calling all Public Health Infrastructure Grant ( ) recipients!

Are you using PHIG funds to implement practices that could benefit other health departments? The PHIG Promising Practices Initiative is your opportunity to share what’s working.

Join the PHIG National Evaluation Team on Monday, January 26, from 3:00–4:00 PM ET to learn how to submit and spotlight your promising practice.

Register today: https://info.phaboard.org/ppiwli

01/16/2026

What does it really cost to age in America? Hear more from Ramsey Alwin of the National Council on Aging in the full In Service of Health podcast episode. https://info.phaboard.org/ep7-sc

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