On a mission to advance and transform public health through accreditation and innovation. Learn more: www.phaboard.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3mksbxves3k2uWe'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: https://publichealth.gwu.edu/dr-joneigh-s-khaldun-announced-2026-commencement-speaker @joneighkhaldun.bsky.social01 May 2026 13:59 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksbxves3k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3mknmso6snk2dPublic 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: https://phaboard.org/communications/newsletter-sign-up/29 Apr 2026 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknmso6snk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3mkktl3j7xc2fWe’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: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=EYpVyCt230mcgieqoECSiHo8GUZcmW5Eqd3Z1xp12ZhUQ0gyTk04TVg0VU8yQ1U1MDJMWkpBU05PNC4u&route=shorturl28 Apr 2026 14:52 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkktl3j7xc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3mkirqy7ezs2nPHAB 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: https://phaboard.org/blog/whats-ahead-a-first-look-at-the-refreshed-standards-measures-202627 Apr 2026 19:14 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkirqy7ezs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3mk3nnfkooc27In 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: https://phaboard.org/blog/the-health-of-our-country-is-at-risk-its-time-for-health-care-and-public-health-to-get-serious-about-working-together/ #PublicHealth #Healthcare22 Apr 2026 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3nnfkooc27https://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3me4nxz65qk2iHave 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: https://phaboard.org/communications/events/accreditation-office-hours/05 Feb 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3me4nxz65qk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3mczxn74vnc2kPublic 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.22 Jan 2026 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mczxn74vnc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3mchwolqokk2rIn 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: https://phaboard.org/blog/are-you-ready-to-rock-your-readiness-a-guide-to-phabs-readiness-assessment/ #PHAB #PublicHealth #Accreditation15 Jan 2026 15:48 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mchwolqokk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3mcd5inueak26PHAB'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: https://phaboard.org/resource-library/accreditation-coordinator-handbook/13 Jan 2026 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcd5inueak26https://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3mbwd2swepc2pWe 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: https://phaboard.org/resource-library/ #PHAB #PublicHealth #QualityImprovement #HealthCare #Resources08 Jan 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbwd2swepc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3mbwcwflxvs2pIn 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.08 Jan 2026 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbwcwflxvs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3mbor3x5xkc2tLooking 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: https://phaboard.org/resource-library/population-health-quality-improvement-tip-sheet/05 Jan 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbor3x5xkc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3m5z2nst4g22iJoin 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.19 Nov 2025 20:09 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5z2nst4g22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3m5ykpcvvsk2eThis 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: https://phaboard.org/services/complimentary-tools/19 Nov 2025 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5ykpcvvsk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3m46lxt4rf22zDuring 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.27 Oct 2025 14:11 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3m46lxt4rf22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3m2jrb5l25s23For 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.06 Oct 2025 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2jrb5l25s23https://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3m22yfin5ac2fCheck out the trailer for the new podcast, In Service of Health, hosted by Joneigh S. Khaldun, MD, MPH, FACEP, President and CEO of PHAB.30 Sep 2025 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3m22yfin5ac2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3lz4sjdeg322bThis 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.18 Sep 2025 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz4sjdeg322bhttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3lz4kola7522bAt Fort Carson Department of Public Health, a small but dedicated team integrated Accreditation activities into daily operations, driving sustainable improvements.18 Sep 2025 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz4kola7522bhttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3lxuf7bt5ns2uReaccreditation 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: https://phaboard.org/stories-of-impact/marylands-reaccreditation-playbook-5-lessons-for-health-departments/02 Sep 2025 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxuf7bt5ns2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3lwrx62k6322kGreat 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.19 Aug 2025 22:21 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwrx62k6322khttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3lwr2776epk2cAn 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.19 Aug 2025 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwr2776epk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3lweqy6wvcs2uJoin the PHIG National Partners on Aug. 26 for an informational webinar on Wave 2 of the Public Health Data Modernization Implementation Center Program.14 Aug 2025 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3lweqy6wvcs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3lvtaauxvoc2uThe 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.07 Aug 2025 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvtaauxvoc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3lvliufk3n227PHAB-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.04 Aug 2025 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvliufk3n227https://bsky.app/profile/phaboard.bsky.social/post/3lvdum3iadc2pOnce 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: https://phaboard.org/blog/value-and-impact-of-public-health-accreditation-2/ #PHAB #accreditation #innovation #transformation01 Aug 2025 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:c6medmsdhckphcysstike5dy/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvdum3iadc2p