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.

Wisconsin Department of Health Services' utilization of PHIG funding is a powerful example of how strategic investment c...
02/17/2026

Wisconsin Department of Health Services' utilization of PHIG funding is a powerful example of how strategic investment can drive lasting systems change. Their approach is transforming how the state delivers the Foundational Public Health Services and how local and Tribal health departments prepare for Accreditation. Rather than using PHIG as a short-term funding opportunity, they are employing PHIG as a catalyst to build a more resilient and connected public health system that endures beyond the grant. Read the full story: https://phaboard.org/stories-of-impact/building-stronger-public-health-system-long-term/

Celebrate your success!We’re inviting health departments to share success stories and quote testimonials from Accreditat...
02/12/2026

Celebrate your success!

We’re inviting health departments to share success stories and quote testimonials from Accreditation, Reaccreditation, and Pathways Recognition. Your experience helps showcase the dedication, progress, and impact of public health work nationwide. Share your story by submitting the form: https://forms.office.com/r/agxdbdWdUV

Get a first look at PHAB’s new premium tool, Strategic Decision Making in Lean Times, designed to help health department...
02/10/2026

Get a first look at PHAB’s new premium tool, Strategic Decision Making in Lean Times, designed to help health departments and health care organizations assess whether to sustain, adapt, or discontinue programs using a structured, data-informed approach. Join us on February 25th at 3 PM ET for a guided preview of the tool, its features, and real-world use cases.

Register today: https://phaboard.org/communications/events/preview-phabs-new-strategic-decision-making-tool/

02/09/2026

Improving health in rural America means breaking out of silos. In this clip from the latest episode of the In Service of Health podcast, Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris highlights how cross-sector collaboration across public health, health care, and community partners is driving meaningful progress on one of Alabama’s most pressing health challenges, infant mortality. Listen to the full conversation: https://info.phaboard.org/ep8-sc

This Black History Month, we recognize the profound impact Black leaders, practitioners, and communities have had on pub...
02/06/2026

This Black History Month, we recognize the profound impact Black leaders, practitioners, and communities have had on public health.

From advancing community-based solutions to shaping systems that protect and improve health, their contributions continue to influence how public health serves communities today and into the future.

Have questions about PHAB Accreditation Standards and Measures?Join our Accreditation Office Hours—designed for health d...
02/05/2026

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—register early!

📅 February 18th | 2 - 3 PM ET

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

Accreditation requires a deliberate approach, and questions can come up at any point in the process. Our dedicated askPH...
02/04/2026

Accreditation requires a deliberate approach, and questions can come up at any point in the process. Our dedicated askPHAB email address provides health departments with a simple way to ask measure-specific and process-related questions. In this blog, Carrie Thomas, PHAB Accreditation Specialist, explores the many ways the askPHAB inbox supports health departments through the (Re)Accreditation and Pathways processes.

Read more: https://phaboard.org/blog/leveraging-askphab-for-reaccreditation-pathways-success/

02/03/2026

In this clip from the latest episode of the In Service of Health podcast, Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris describes how rural communities face growing shortages in essential services and why public health partnerships with health care organizations are critical to expanding access to medical care. Listen to the full conversation: https://info.phaboard.org/ep8-sc

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.

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/

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/

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