Foundational Public Health Services Fact Sheet

Local health departments face challenges in maintaining critical public health infrastructure and services. The FPHS framework establishes a minimum set of foundational capabilities (e.g., data assessment, emergency preparedness, equity integration) and foundational areas (e.g., communicable disease control, chronic disease prevention, maternal health) that must be available in every community. It emphasizes equity, cross-sector partnerships, and systems-level coordination to address health disparities and improve community health outcomes. The FPHS framework guides local and state governments in prioritizing resources to protect public health effectively.