2008 Model Practices Submissions Now Online NACCHO is soliciting model and promising practices used by local health departments (LHDs) to facilitate effective and innovative public health practice. Active NACCHO members whose submissions are selected as model practices will be eligible for a drawing for a stipend towards lodging and registration for the 2008 ASTHO-NACCHO Annual Conference in Sacramento, CA, September 9-12, 2008. All submissions chosen as model and promising practices will be catalogued in NACCHO’s searchable, online Model Practice Database. To be eligible for the 2008 Model Practice Awards, submissions must be received by COB Friday, March 14, 2008. Applicants will be notified by Friday, May 30, 2008. Click here to login and go to the ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM Remember, you must CREATE AN ACCOUNT if you have not already created a login and password for the Online Submission Process. Click here for information on the TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CALLS Click here for more on NACCHO’s Model Practices Program |
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is an online, searchable collection of practices across public health areas. This database allows you to benefit from your colleagues' experiences, to learn what works, and to ensure that resources are used wisely on effective programs that have been implemented with good results. The database features practices in the following areas:
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Twenty-nine public health programs nationwide were recognized as model practice award recipients at a reception on July 12, 2007 during the 2007 NACCHO Annual Conference in Columbus, OH. Photographs from the reception are available here. Descriptions of each new model practice can be found in the Model Practice Database. |
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Model and/or Promising Practice submissions are accepted throughout the year. Active NACCHO members whose submissions are selected as a Model Practice will be eligible for a drawing to attend NACCHO's Annual Conference. Submissions must be received by March 14, 2008. |
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If you are interested in replicating NACCHO's Model Practice Program for your organization, e-mail practices@naccho.org. |
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This program addresses the provision of services related to well-child screening and the low percentage of children ages birth–21 years who receive these services regularly as recommended. In less than three years of operation, the program has served over 5,400 Scott County children. More » |
