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NACCHO's press releases cover critical topics in public health, presenting messages to local and national media on the importance of local health departments in keeping our communities healthy and safe.

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Recent Press Releases

»	Reduced Federal Funding for Emergency Preparedness Puts the Nation’s Communities at Risk
	Washington, D.C. (December 20, 2011) The National Association of County and City Health Officials commends Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for drawing attention to strained resources by releasing the ninth annual Ready or Not? report. This year's edition underscores the negative impact that ongoing cuts to federal public health emergency preparedness have had on vital state and local programs that detect and respond to disease outbreaks, emergencies, and acts of terrorism. More>>

»	More than Half of Local Health Departments Cut Services in First Half of 2011
	Washington, D.C. (October 4, 2011) According to the results of a new survey released by NACCHO, from July 2010 to June 2011, more than half (55 percent) of all local health departments reduced or eliminated at least one program, with services for mothers and children among the hardest hit. Other areas experiencing significant reductions included those designed to protect Americans and keep them safe, including emergency preparedness, immunizations, chronic disease screening, and personal health services such as home health care and mental health services. More>>