Mohave County Department of Public Health Achieves PHAB Reaccreditation in 2025
Mohave County Department of Public Health Achieves PHAB Reaccreditation in 2025
The Mohave County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) is proud to announce that it successfully achieved reaccreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), reaffirming its commitment to excellence, accountability, and service to the residents of Mohave County. Reaccreditation is a rigorous, multi-year process that demonstrates a public health department’s ability to meet national standards, deliver essential services, and continuously improve systems for the benefit of the community.
RISING TO THE CHALLENGE
This reaccreditation milestone is especially meaningful given the unique challenges faced along the way. During the five-year cycle, MCDPH experienced significant leadership changes, including three health directors and staff turnover. With a limited and exhausted staff, the public health team worked tirelessly to rebuild systems, address documentation gaps, and move the department forward. Despite the hurdles, the staff’s dedication, perseverance, and commitment to public service enabled MCDPH not only to meet but to exceed expectations in earning reaccreditation.
WHY ACCREDITATION MATTERS
Accreditation is more than a recognition; it is a promise. For Mohave County residents, it ensures:
- Higher Standards of Service: Programs and initiatives are held to evidence based and best practices that improve health outcomes.
- Stronger Accountability: Residents can trust that resources are managed responsibly, with a focus on transparency and efficiency.
- Continuous Improvement: Accreditation requires ongoing quality improvement, ensuring the department is always looking ahead to better serve the public.
For staff, accreditation validates their efforts, boosts morale, and provides a framework for professional development and system improvements. For communities as a whole, it builds confidence in the health department’s ability to respond to emergencies, protect public health, and address long-term challenges such as chronic disease, mental health, and substance use.
A COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT
“This reaccreditation is not just a recognition of our department, it’s a reflection of the resilience, hard work, and dedication of our entire staff and community partners,” said Melissa Palmer, Health Director. “Together, we rose to the challenge, and together, we will continue to build healthier communities across Mohave County.”
MCDPH remains committed to strengthening systems, expanding outreach, and ensuring every resident has access to the resources and education they need to live healthier, safer lives.
About PHAB: The non-profit PHAB works to advance and transform public health practice by championing performance improvement, strong infrastructure, and innovation. PHAB’s accreditation program, which receives support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sets standards against which the nation’s governmental public health departments can continuously improve the quality of their services and performance.
