Advanced Practice Centers

The National Association of County and City Health Officials' Advanced Practice Centers (APC) Program is a network of local health departments that exist to serve the public health community, developing resources and training on topics such as:

Biosurveillance;
Vulnerable populations;
Risk communication;
Countermeasure distribution; and
Workforce development.

Mission

To promote innovative and practical solutions that enhance the capabilities of all local health departments and the public health system to prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies.

In the Spotlight

On the Road Again: The APC Roadshows are Slated for Four New Cities in 2010

The Advanced Practice Centers (APC) are taking their show on the road and invite you to join them for a special regional meeting opportunity. Don't have the time or budget to travel across the country for a large conference? The APC Roadshows are designed to bring the resources, experts, and networking opportunities to you, to help prepare your community for the next public health emergency—at no cost! The application process is now open for the first Roadshow to be held April 26–27 in Covington, KY. Apply today!

Program Specific Information

»	APC Trainings
	NACCHO hosts various APC training opportunities including webinars and training conferences. More »

»	APC FAQs
	Get all your questions about the APC program answered, or e-mail us a new question! More »

»	APC Sites
	APCs are a diverse network of eight local health departments located nationwide. More »

»	APC Toolkit
	Find and download the APC products you need to advance your preparedness efforts. More »

»	Public Health Preparedness "Mini" Grant Project
	NACCHO recently funded three local health departments (LHDs) to develop and implement public health preparedness projects within their communities. More »

APC Site Portal

This area is intended for use by APC site staff only. APC site staff should click here to access information housed on the APC Portal.