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The World Health Organization has reported cases of human infection with avian influenza A (H7N9) virus in China. At this time, no cases have been identified in the United States. CDC will continue to closely monitor the situation and share updates as they become available. More »

RWJF Roadmaps to Health Prize Now Accepting Submissions Until May 23

Is your community taking bold steps to create a culture of health? Tell us how by applying for the annual RWJF Roadmaps to Health Prize. Prize-winning communities each receive $25,000 to honor their outstanding efforts to help people live healthier lives. Phase I applications are due on May 23, 2013. More »

NACCHO's Podcast with Director for the Office of Health Emergency Preparedness at the NY State Health Department Michael J. Primeau

In NACCHO’S latest podcast, Ian Goldstein interviews Director for the Office of Health Emergency Preparedness at the New York State Health Department Michael J. Primeau to discuss the emergency response efforts during Hurricanes Irene and Sandy and Tropical Storm Lee from the 2013 Public Health Preparedness Summit in Atlanta, GA. More »

You Need to Know

»	Reducing Obesity Is a Winnable Battle One important component in the battle to reduce the obesity rate is encouraging people to get plenty of physical activity. Physical activity is crucial to reducing obesity and related chronic illnesses. More »

»	Upcoming Webinar - Mental Health - Healthy People 2020 Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators This 45-minute session will provide an overview of the mental health leading health indicator. The event will also highlight one program’s success around suicide prevention in a tribal community. More »

»	2013 Profile: 79 Percent Response Rate and Questionnaire Available NACCHO thanks everyone who contributed to achieving a 79 percent response rate to the 2013 Profile of Local Health Departments. We have posted the 2013 instrument in our Data Requests and Technical Documentation section. More »

»	Archived Webinar: Big Data and Public Health Did you miss the webinar on April 30th? View the archived recording to learn about Chicago Department of Public Health's use of big data and Johns Hopkins University's research on the use of social media as a new data source for public health. More »

»	Now Accepting Applications for the LHD of the Year Award NACCHO is pleased to introduce the LHD of the Year Award. This award recognizes and honors outstanding accomplishment of local health departments across the country for their innovation, creativity, and impact on communities. More »