Public Health Accreditation
Richland County Health Department Earns Reaccreditation
Richland County Health Department proudly received reaccreditation status from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) in November 2025.
Richland County was one of only seven counties in Montana to first achieve public health accreditation in November 2018 and continues to be one of just seven accredited health departments statewide to maintain reaccreditation status. Richland County Health Department is the smallest health department in Montana to hold this distinction.
Commitment to Excellence
Reaccreditation reflects the ongoing dedication of the entire Richland County Health Department team. Every staff member actively participated in the rigorous review process, demonstrating a strong commitment to:
What Public Health Accreditation Means
Public health accreditation has been voluntary for state, local, and tribal health departments since 2007. The program is administered by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing and transforming public health practice.
PHAB establishes nationally recognized standards that emphasize:
The accreditation process helps health departments identify strengths, address opportunities for improvement, and ensure they are prepared to meet the evolving needs of their communities.
Richland County Health Department proudly received reaccreditation status from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) in November 2025.
Richland County was one of only seven counties in Montana to first achieve public health accreditation in November 2018 and continues to be one of just seven accredited health departments statewide to maintain reaccreditation status. Richland County Health Department is the smallest health department in Montana to hold this distinction.
Commitment to Excellence
Reaccreditation reflects the ongoing dedication of the entire Richland County Health Department team. Every staff member actively participated in the rigorous review process, demonstrating a strong commitment to:
- Continuous performance improvement
- Accountability and transparency
- Delivering high-quality public health services
What Public Health Accreditation Means
Public health accreditation has been voluntary for state, local, and tribal health departments since 2007. The program is administered by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing and transforming public health practice.
PHAB establishes nationally recognized standards that emphasize:
- Foundational Public Health Capabilities
- The 10 Essential Public Health Services
- Ongoing quality improvement
The accreditation process helps health departments identify strengths, address opportunities for improvement, and ensure they are prepared to meet the evolving needs of their communities.