A group photo of Pasadena Health Department (Photo – PPHD)
To attain reaccreditation, the department completed an intensive peer-reviewed assessment process.
By News Desk
Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) has successfully completed the evaluation process to maintain national accreditation status by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) through 2028. PPHD demonstrated their ability to meet PHAB’s quality standards, while highlighting work that advances public health in the Pasadena community.
PPHD demonstrated that the department is equitably addressing and investigating population health problems and hazards, meeting community health needs, and communicating effectively to inform and educate the community. PPHD first received accreditation in 2016.
“We are excited to be recognized for achieving these national standards for high performance,” said Dr. Ying-Ying Goh, Director of Public Health and Health Officer. “With reaccreditation, the Pasadena Public Health Department is once again demonstrating our commitment to delivering programs and services that are as responsive as possible to the needs of our community, as well as being accountable to the public, funders, elected officials, and partner organizations. We work together to achieve our mission of protecting and promoting health for all.”
About PHAB
PHAB, the Public Health Accreditation Board, is a non-profit that works to advance and transform public health practice in the United States by championing performance improvement, strong infrastructure, and innovation. PHAB’s accreditation program, which receives support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sets standards against which public health departments can continuously improve the quality of their services and performance.
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