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Barry Eaton District Health Department wins national accreditation

Barry Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) has achieved five-year national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), only the sixth health department in the State of Michigan to be accredited.

“Due to the hard work of our staff and together with our community partners, we have demonstrated without a doubt that we provide high quality services to our community. We are proud to share this news,” BEDHD Health Officer Colette Scrimger said.

 

The accreditation program works to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing and ultimately transforming the quality and performance of the nation’s state, local, Tribal, and territorial public health departments.

 

With accreditation, the BEDHD is demonstrating accountability and credibility to the public, funders, elected officials and partner organizations, completing community health needs assessments, community-wide health improvement plans, and improving its internal processes and services.

 

To receive accreditation, a health department system undergo a rigorous, multi-faceted, peer-reviewed assessment process that meets or exceeds quality standards and measures. For more, visit www.barryeatonhealth.org.

For more on the PHAB, call (703) 778-4549, or visit www.phaboard.org.

 

 

 

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