Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)
Public health emergencies can strike without warning, and every moment counts in protecting our communities. Local health departments (LHDs) are on the frontlines—leading the charge in preparedness, supporting rapid responses, and driving recovery efforts to keep communities safe and resilient.
Results from the 2022 Preparedness Profile, a nationally representative survey to gather key insights and information about preparedness trends and emerging issues at LHDs, found that there was a significant increase in preparedness coordinators (or other equivalent positions) with less than two years of experience. Additionally:
- 32% of LHDs reported training gaps in all-hazards planning; 27% reported gaps in exercise planning, and 16% reported training gaps in partnership development.
- LHDs were more likely to report having good to fair relationships with key community partners such as faith-based, volunteer, and community-based organizations.
- Up to 50% of LHDs noted that while they were very concerned about common public health emergencies such as medical supply chain interruptions and extreme weather events only 13% felt very prepared for them.
NACCHO's Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) supports local health departments in overcoming these challenges. This recognition program offers LHDs a systematic approach to evaluate their capacity and capability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies.
Since 2004, over 500 departments have earned recognition and built training and preparedness capacities using a continuous quality improvement model.
PPHR is a nationally recognized, criteria-based training and recognition program developed by the National Association of County and City Health Officials in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is designed to help local health departments (LHDs) develop core public health and emergency preparedness competencies.
How PPHR Builds Local Health Department Capacity
This robust 18-month program offers a structured, purposeful approach to strengthening training and preparedness capacity through a model of continuous quality improvement. Participating health departments develop or update their comprehensive, all-hazards response plan to align with the highest national standards, including CDC’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) capabilities and the Public Health Accreditation Board’s (PHAB) Standards and Measures.
How PPHR Strengthens the Governmental Public Health System
PPHR aims to fully integrate LHDs into the broader preparedness and response community. It fosters collaboration across internal teams and with local, state, federal, and community response partners to strengthen coordination and planning. Health departments that successfully complete the program earn PPHR recognition, valid for five years.
Program Goals
Starting with the 2026 PPHR cycle, the application and process has been revised to reflect the evolving public health landscape. Through PPHR recognition, health departments work toward achieving the following goals:
- Goal 1: Engage Whole Community
- Goal 2: Plan for All-Hazards Preparedness
- Goal 3: Maintain Plans and Procedures for Public Health Threats
- Goal 4: Maintain Plans and Procedures for Recovery
- Goal 5: Develop Workforce Capacity
- Goal 6: Conduct Quality Improvement
New application cycle materials are available in September of every year.
PPHR's Vision
Local health departments are fully prepared and seamlessly integrated into the emergency response system to protect and promote public health during all emergencies.
PPHR's Mission
To strengthen the nation’s public health preparedness infrastructure by building the capacity and capability of local health departments—through collaboration with state partners—to plan, train, and exercise using a sustainable, continuous improvement model.
Louisiana
Acadia Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 4: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
Avoyelles Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 6: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028
Louisiana
Caldwell Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
Catahoula Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 6: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028
Louisiana
Concordia Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 6: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028
Louisiana
East Caroll Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
Evangeline Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 4: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
Franklin Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
Grant Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 6: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028
Louisiana
Iberia Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 4: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
Jackson Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
Jefferson Parish Health Unit - Marrero
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 1: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028
Louisiana
Jefferson Parish Health Unit - Metairie
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 1: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028
Louisiana
LaSalle Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 6: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028
Louisiana
Lafayette Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 4: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
Lincoln Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
Madison Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
Morehouse Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
New Orleans Health Department
Year Recognized: 2015
Year Recognition Expires: 2021
Louisiana
Ouachita Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
Plaquemines Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 1: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028
Louisiana
Rapides Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 6: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028
Louisiana
Richland Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
St. Bernard Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 1: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028
Louisiana
St. Landry Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 4: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
St. Martin Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 4: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
Tensas Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
Union Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
Vermilion Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 4: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
Vernon Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 6: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028
Louisiana
West Caroll Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029
Louisiana
Winn Parish Health Unit
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 6: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Acadia Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 4: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| Avoyelles Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 6: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028 |
| Caldwell Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency. Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024 Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| Catahoula Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 6: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028 |
| Concordia Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 6: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028 |
| East Caroll Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency. Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024 Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| Evangeline Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 4: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| Franklin Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency. Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024 Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| Grant Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 6: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028 |
| Iberia Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 4: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| Jackson Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency. Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024 Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| Jefferson Parish Health Unit - Marrero |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 1: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028 |
| Jefferson Parish Health Unit - Metairie |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 1: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028 |
| LaSalle Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 6: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028 |
| Lafayette Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 4: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| Lincoln Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency. Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024 Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| Madison Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency. Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024 Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| Morehouse Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency. Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024 Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| New Orleans Health Department |
Year Recognized: 2015
Year Recognition Expires: 2021 |
| Ouachita Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency. Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024 Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| Plaquemines Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 1: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028 |
| Rapides Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 6: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028 |
| Richland Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency. Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024 Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| St. Bernard Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 1: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028 |
| St. Landry Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 4: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| St. Martin Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 4: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| Tensas Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency. Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024 Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| Union Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency. Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024 Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| Vermilion Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 4: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024
Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| Vernon Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 6: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028 |
| West Caroll Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 8: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency. Year Recognized: 2014, 2019, 2024 Year Recognition Expires: 2029 |
| Winn Parish Health Unit |
Louisiana Office of Public Health - Region 6: This jurisdiction is covered by covered by a regionally recognized agency. Dates below apply to the regional agency.
Year Recognized: 2012, 2017, 2023
Year Recognition Expires: 2028 |
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