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

The APCs Are Taking the "Show on the Road" This Summer and Offering Regional Training Opportunities

The APCs are binging their workshops, tools, and expertise to your region in a training designed to enhance your capacity to prepare your community for the next public health emergency–at no cost!

This all-expense-paid training is an exciting opportunity that will provide you with invaluable preparedness knowledge, free APC products, and a new network to enhance your professional network. More »

Program Specific Information

»	APC Sites
	APCs are a diverse network of local health departments located in seven of the 10 U.S. Department of Health and Human Service Public Health Regions. More »

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

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

»	APC Product Matrix
	A complete listing of all APC products. More »

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

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