Strategic focus is more critical than ever as public health departments juggle competing priorities against shrinking resources. We help local and state health departments cut through the complexity to develop strategic plans that align mission-driven goals with operational realities.

Our innovative approach recognizes that no two health departments are alike. We build flexible, strategic frameworks guided by current PHAB standards, while incorporating cutting-edge tools and methodologies that reflect your department's unique strengths, challenges, and community context. The result is a strategic plan that will guide daily decisions and provide clear metrics for tracking progress toward your most important public health goals.

From elected officials to grassroots organizations, we bring a full range of stakeholders into the strategic planning process to maximize both political support and community buy-in. We also work directly with staff at all organizational levels – from frontline workers to senior leadership – to conduct comprehensive assessments of internal strengths, challenges, and capacity gaps that inform strategic priorities.

Rather than another document that sits on a shelf, we build living strategy frameworks that adapt to changing circumstances while maintaining accountability to your mission and community. Our planning processes ensure strategic priorities align with PHAB's 10 Essential Public Health Services framework, addressing the full spectrum of core governmental public health functions and meeting all necessary requirements for accreditation.

Let us show you what a Living Strategy can do for your department.