Blogs & Articles

Maryland’s Reaccreditation Playbook: 5 Lessons for Health Departments

Maryland Department of Health’s Reaccreditation journey offers practical insights for other health departments, especially those navigating Reaccreditation after periods of change or disruption.

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Vitally Important: The Importance of Vital Records and Health Statistics Accreditation

Building on a 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-funded study on Vital Records and Health Statistics (VRHS) Accreditation, PHAB and the National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS) conducted an evaluation of…

Resources for Public Health Workforce Development

Explore practical tools and upcoming events to help your agency build a stronger public health workforce in our latest resource round-up.

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How Columbus Uses CDC Infrastructure Funds to Transform Environmental Health, Keep Communities Safer

Columbus Public Health used PHIG to transform its environmental health division, resulting in improved community safety, boosted staff retention, and a stronger, more adaptable workforce.

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San Diego Academic Health Partnership Strengthens Service During COVID-19 and Beyond

Recognizing the immense value of bridging education with real-world public service, the County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency and San Diego State University formed an Academic Health and Human Services Department: the Live…

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