Programs and Activities

NACCHO is the national organization representing local health departments (LHDs). NACCHO supports efforts that protect and improve the health of all people and all communities by promoting national policy, developing resources and programs, seeking health equity, and supporting effective local public health practice and systems. NACCHO provides resources, tools, and assistance to LHDs in the following focus areas:

		The Public Health Infrastructure and Systems program helps LHDs perform their core functions and essential services.
		The Community Health program helps LHDs promote health and prevent disease.
		The Environmental Health program helps LHDs promote human health and safe environments by focusing on the relationship between people and their environments.
		The Public Health Preparedness program helps LHDs enhance their readiness to respond to emergencies.

In the Spotlight

Diabetes

Diabetes affects nearly 24 million people—nearly eight percent of the population—in the United States, an increase of more than 3 million in approximately two years. In addition, another 57 million people are estimated to have pre-diabetes, a condition that puts them at increased risk for diabetes.

Through a cooperative agreement with the Division of Diabetes Translation at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NACCHO was funded to provide information and guidance to LHDs to assist in developing and implementing diabetes prevention programs at the local level and to develop LHD knowledge and expertise in coalition building. More »

NACCHO Exchange - Fall 2009

Model Practices

In 2009, NACCHO’s Model Practice program recognized 23 initiatives that demonstrate exemplary and replicable qualities in response to public health needs. The Fall 2009 issue (volume 8, issue 4) highlights some of these award-winning model practices. More »