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The Word on Local Health Departments is a blog by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).

Fast Food Consumption Linked to New Health Concerns

We already know that fast food contributes to obesity rates, but a new study by the George Washington University has...

Apr 25, 2016 | Katie Regan

155 Countries to Sign Paris Agreement Today in Honor of Earth Day

Today, to celebrate Earth Day, 155 countries will sign the Paris Agreement on Climate Change at the United Nations...

Apr 22, 2016 | Katie Regan

Global Diabetes Rate Increases Significantly

A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals a fourfold increase in global diabetes cases in the last 36...

Apr 19, 2016 | Katie Regan

New U.S. Report Advances Knowledge on Health Impacts of Climate Change

The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States: A Scientific Assessment, a new report by the Obama...

Apr 10, 2016 | Katie Regan

What type of resources and/or tools does your jurisdiction need to manage cottage foods?

Let us know in the comments below.

Apr 06, 2016 | Katie Regan

FDA Finalizes Rule to Ensure Food Safety During Transport

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized a new food safety rule that will help prevent food contamination...

Apr 06, 2016 | Katie Regan

New Study Suggests Air Pollution Linked to Premature Birth

A new study published in the journal of Environmental Health Perspectives suggests that air pollution in the United...

Apr 01, 2016 | Katie Regan

7 Million Americans at Risk of Man-Made Earthquakes, Says USGS

A new report by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) shows that approximately 7 million people live and work in...

Mar 30, 2016 | Katie Regan

Environmental Factors Cause One in Four Deaths Worldwide

A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) concludes that environmental factors like air, water, and soil...

Mar 25, 2016 | Katie Regan

New Study Links Air Pollution to Increased Risk of Obesity and Diabetes

Exposure to air pollution, even for just a month or two, may be enough to increase the risk of developing diabetes,...

Mar 24, 2016 | Katie Regan

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Mar 01, 2024 | Andrea Grenadier

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Feb 08, 2024 | Andrea Grenadier

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Nov 16, 2023 | Anu Varma

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Join NACCHO and our Platinum Affiliate Business Partner, Novavax, on November...

Oct 16, 2023

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Oct 12, 2023 | Anu Varma

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BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Central District Health Department

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Sep 11, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Central District Health Department

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  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
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  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Calhoun County Health Department

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Sep 08, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Calhoun County Health Department

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Getting into the Groove: School-Located Vaccination...

NACCHO’s Immunization team has developed the School-Located Vaccination Clinic...

Aug 31, 2023 | Kayla Miller, PHAP

Getting into the Groove: School-Located Vaccination...

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New Resource: A Guide to Aligning Healthy People 2030...

To help address the social determinants of health and advance health equity,...

Aug 14, 2023 | Andrea Grenadier

New Resource: A Guide to Aligning Healthy People 2030...

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  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
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  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Pima County

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Aug 14, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Pima County

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