Stay current on Public Health Infrastructure Grant (#PHIG) deadlines, project updates, events, resources, opportunities, and successes through the PHIG National Partners Connections newsletter. Subscribe now: discover.astho.org/4hCA8Go. @phaboard.bsky.social

Stay current on Public Health Infrastructure Grant (#PHIG) deadlines, project updates, events, resources, opportunities, and successes through the PHIG National Partners Connections newsletter. Subscribe now: discover.astho.org/4hCA8Go. @phaboard.bsky.social

With PHIG, health departments are replacing outdated systems with modern tools that support faster, smarter decisions. Discover what health agencies are doing and find the toolkits, webinars, and more to support your own efforts: https://discover.astho.org/4cJflPL. @phaboard.bsky.social

We're proud to share that PHAB President and CEO, Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun has been selected as the 2026 Commencement Speaker for the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. Learn more: publichealth.gwu.edu/dr-joneigh-s... @joneighkhaldun.bsky.social

Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun Announced as 2026 Commencement Speaker | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University

Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun is a nationally recognized emergency medicine physician, public health executive, and health policy expert who currently serves as President and CEO of the Public Health Accredi...

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Public health is always evolving, and so are the challenges and opportunities that shape our work. Stay connected with PHAB! Get updates every last Thursday of the month. Subscribe here: phaboard.org/communicatio...

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: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

PHAB is preparing to launch the Refreshed Standards & Measures (2026). In our latest blog, we share an early look at what informed these updates, what they are designed to achieve, and what comes next. Read more: phaboard.org/blog/whats-a...

In this PHAB Perspectives blog, PHAB President & CEO, Joneigh S. Khaldun, MD, MPH, FACEP, explores how public health and health care systems can partner and align to improve health outcomes and advance population health nationwide. Read more: phaboard.org/blog/the-hea... #PublicHealth #Healthcare

Have questions about PHAB Acreditation Standards and Measures? Join our Accreditation Office Hours—designed for health department staff navigating (Re)Accreditation, and for anyone looking to better understand the Standards and Measures. Register today: phaboard.org/communicatio...

Public health is stronger when we learn from each other. The Public Health Infrastructure Grant (#PHIG) Promising Practices Initiative elevates successful practices from PHIG recipients and supports peer learning across public health departments nationwide.

In our latest blog, Meredith Langfritz, PHAB Accreditation Specialist, explores what the Readiness Assessment is, why it matters, the benefits, how to use it, and more. Read the full blog: phaboard.org/blog/are-you... #PHAB #PublicHealth #Accreditation

PHAB's new Accreditation Coordinator (AC) Handbook is designed both for New ACs and to support those who have been in the role long term. The Handbook includes information on AC roles and responsibilities, PHAB processes, documentation preparation, and more. Learn more: phaboard.org/resource-lib...

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The Accreditation Coordinator (AC) Handbook is designed for both new ACs and to support those who have been in the role long term.  The Handbook includes information on: AC roles and responsibilities,...

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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. Learn more: phaboard.org/resource-lib... #PHAB #PublicHealth #QualityImprovement #HealthCare #Resources

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.

Stay current on Public Health Infrastructure Grant (#PHIG) deadlines, project updates, events, resources, opportunities, and successes through the PHIG National Partners Connections newsletter. Subscribe now: http://discover.astho.org/4hCA8Go. @phaboard.bsky.social

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. Learn more: phaboard.org/resource-lib...

Join PHAB for this three-part live webinar series designed to introduce participants to the public health system transformation process. This webinar series is intended for health department staff and system partners who are new to public health system transformation.

This customizable Excel-based project management tool and user guide helps health departments plan, track, and manage their accreditation journey by streamlining tasks, clarifying timelines, assigning responsibilities, and supporting team coordination. Check it out here: phaboard.org/services/com...

During this Nov. 20 webinar, PHAB experts and researchers from NORC at the University of Chicago will share findings from two new Accreditation evaluations: Strengthening Emergency Preparedness Through Accreditation and Social Return on Investment of Public Health Accreditation.

For decades, there have been significant efforts to revisit and revitalize the U.S. public health system. The Blueprint provides health departments/systems and their public health ecosystem partners with guidance and resources for engaging in intentional system transformation efforts.

Check out the trailer for the new podcast, In Service of Health, hosted by Joneigh S. Khaldun, MD, MPH, FACEP, President and CEO of PHAB.

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.

At Fort Carson Department of Public Health, a small but dedicated team integrated Accreditation activities into daily operations, driving sustainable improvements.

Reaccreditation gave the @mdhealthdept.bsky.social the opportunity to unify teams and recommit to its mission of protecting and improving health for all Marylanders. Read about the 5 actionable tips they have for others going through the process: phaboard.org/stories-of-i...

Great start to #PHIG #ARC2025! The opening keynote included remarks from Sarah Wilson, Director Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, who highlighted how the dept leveraged PHIG funding to support LHD Accreditation readiness + how PHAB & the FPHS Framework are drivers of success.

An engaged and skilled workforce is the backbone of a strong public health department. PHAB-accredited health departments are required to have a workforce development plan that assesses organization-wide competencies and capacity, addresses gaps, and identifies strategies for improvement.

Join the PHIG National Partners on Aug. 26 for an informational webinar on Wave 2 of the Public Health Data Modernization Implementation Center Program.

The Public Health Accreditation Board (#PHAB) is committed to more than setting and upholding standards of excellence and accountability in public health through Accreditation, we also invest in understanding the barriers and facilitators of the Accreditation process.

PHAB-accredited health departments across the country agree that applying for PHAB Accreditation or Reaccreditation was the right choice. Not only did it strengthen their commitment to quality and accountability to their communities, but it also led to impactful improvements in their performance.

Once a year, PHAB publishes findings from the previous year’s evaluation results in our Value and Impact report. This blog highlights some of the key takeaways from this year's report. Read now: phaboard.org/blog/value-a... #PHAB #accreditation #innovation #transformation