At a glance
This page offers a curated list of communication resources for public health professionals. It is intended to enhance your understanding and implementation of effective public health communication strategies.
Public Health Resources
Performance Management & Quality Improvement
Public Health Improvement Journey
There are many concepts and ideas that help performance management and quality improvement initiatives function. This page lists several key resources and concepts that help build out the public health improvement journey.
Resources
The concepts, resources, and links are intended to support state, tribal, local and territorial health departments as they head down the path of improving their performance.
Health Department Information
Accredited Health Departments
CDC commends the following health departments for achieving national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). In addition to the recognition that each receives from PHAB, the directors of CDC and of CDC's National Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce (PHIC) send a congratulatory letter to each accredited health department.
Health Department Directories
Search the resources find out who is working to protect the public’s health in your area, including senior health officials, state, local, and territorial health departments, and tribes and Indian organizations.
Initiatives, Strategies & Action Plans
National Health Initiatives, Strategies & Action Plans
A collection of national public health initiatives, strategies, and action plans covering topics like chronic disease, emergency preparedness, and health disparities. The material can guide the development of local plans and prioritizes public health efforts addressing the nation's health challenges.
Health Officials
New Health Officials: Resources
Use the resources on this page to communicate, consult, and partner with CDC leaders and staff.
Assessment and Collaboration
Community Health Assessment
Resources
Listing of national organizations that offer resources and technical support to communities completing community health assessments.