PHAB learns about public health topics from accredited health department data, Think Tanks, expert panels, the PHAB Data Portal, and more. These learnings feed into the PHAB accreditation program and can be used to advance the public health practice and systems.<\/p><\/h3><\/span> Many of these findings and Think Tank reports contributed to the development of Version 2022 of the PHAB Standards & Measures.<\/p>\n<\/div> Read the summary of proposed changes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul> Climate change is a serious threat to both human and environmental health. Rising temperatures associated with climate change lead to more frequent heat waves that increase the risk of stroke, dehydration, respiratory illnesses, and cardiovascular illnesses. Key takeaways:<\/p>\n Health departments have a responsibility to communicate important health information to their communities. PHAB convened an expert panel and PHAB compiled learning from accredited health departments on the use of communications. Key takeaways:<\/p>\n Most health departments provide environmental health services. Environmental health covers a variety of activities, including air and water quality, healthy homes, food safety and more. Key takeaways:<\/p>\nTake a dive into different topics that impact the health of our communities.<\/h2><\/span>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Access to Care<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Administration, Management, and Governance<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Behavioral Health<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Chronic Disease<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Climate Change<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Communication<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Community Engagement<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Data, Surveillance, and Informatics<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Environmental Health<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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