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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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Public Health Accreditation

Florida Department of Health in DeSoto County

PHAB (Public Health Accreditation Board) public health department accreditation process seeks to advance quality and performance within public health departments. Accreditation standards define the expectations for all public health departments that seek to become accredited. National public health department accreditation has been developed because of the desire to improve service, value, and accountability to stakeholders.

FDOH-DeSoto is pursuing accreditation as part of the Florida Department of Health. Florida, as an integrated public health agency, is seeking a single accreditation decision for the state office and all 67 county health departments.