National Connection for Local Public Health

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Survive and Thrive Fellow Application

NACCHO is now accepting fellow applications for the Survive and Thrive 2010–2011 program. Find out more about the program and how to apply. More »

Support the Prevention and Public Health Fund

NACCHO has created two flyers to promote the work of local health departments and raise awareness about the importance of full funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund as part of healthcare reform legislation. More »

Job Losses and Program Cuts in LHDs Continue

NACCHO has completed the second in a series of surveys measuring the impact of the economic downturn on local health departments (LHDs). This survey found that job losses in LHDs are accelerating and that budget cuts are reducing public health services. More »

2008 National Profile of Local Health Departments

The 2008 National Profile of Local Health Departments report is the most up-to-date source of data on local health departments in the nation. More »

H1N1 Flu Resources

NACCHO has a new and improved site for novel H1N1 influenza information and resources. More »

You Need to Know

»	NACCHO's Office is Closed on 02/09/10 Due to the inclement weather in the Washington area, NACCHO's office is closed. We regret the inconvenience. Please contact us at info@naccho.org and we will respond as soon we are able. More »

»	Join NACCHO Today Do you ever wonder how other agencies have handled a public health challenge your community is facing? NACCHO members get advice and support from a powerful network of expert colleagues on a wide range of public health issues. More »

»	County Health Rankings Communications Tools Available Now To help LHDs prepare for the rollout of the County Health Rankings, to be released on Feb. 17, communications tools including FAQs, project messages, and action steps and strategies for different audiences will be available Feb. 2. More »

»	Haitian Earthquake Relief Review guidance about Haitian earthquake relief, including information for those traveling to Haiti. More »

»	Upcoming NPHPSP and MAPP Training Opportunities Register for the 8th Annual National Public Health Performance Standards Program (NPHPSP) and Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) Training Workshop in Dallas. More »

»	Submit Your 2010 Model Practice Application Online Now NACCHO is now accepting online model practice applications. The online submission process will close on Feb. 12, 2010. More »

»	Find a Local Health Department Search for a local health department and its contact information. More »