As the accrediting body for public health in the United States, PHAB advances standards of excellence and accountability for the systems that promote and protect the health of all people. The public health ecosystem includes multiple stakeholders, including government, health systems, healthcare professionals, businesses, schools, academia, community-based organizations, and others in the public and private sectors. Collaboration across these stakeholders is essential to creating healthier, safer communities.

Health departments are the backbone of this ecosystem—delivering essential services and driving meaningful impact in the communities they serve. PHAB promotes the use of evidence and forward-thinking approaches to strengthen infrastructure, improve performance, and support both health departments and their partners in delivering high-quality programs and services.