NACCHO News and Announcements
Request: Fill Out NACCHO’s Opioid Settlement Pulse Check
NACCHO is conducting a pulse check to see if and how local health departments (LHDs) and syringe services programs (SSPs) are engaged with opioid settlement funds. Every U.S. state, as well as Washington DC, is receiving some form of settlement funds from lawsuits against opioid manufacturers, distributers, and pharmacies. In the national settlement agreement, harm reduction was identified as a core strategy, but states and localities are not required to implement core strategies. State and locality priorities, allocation plans, and processes for distributing opioid settlement funds vary widely.
This pulse check is designed to collect feedback from LHDs and SSPs about their knowledge and engagement with opioid settlement funds. Only one representative from each LHD or SSP should respond to this pulse check, ideally the person with the most knowledge about your organization’s involvement with settlement funds. If this is not you, please forward this to the person in your organization that can best share this information. We are interested in your organization’s response, regardless of your organization’s level of knowledge about opioid settlement funds.
Please visit here to take the pulse check: https://forms.office.com/r/4ud2pifAvv
This pulse check should take 10-15 minutes to complete. Information provided will remain confidential; findings will only be shared in aggregate and will not include identifying information from any respondents. Responses will help NACCHO understand how to better support LHDs and their community harm reduction partners in navigating the complex landscape opioid settlement landscape. Please complete this pulse check by EOD October 4th, 2024.
The opioid settlement pulse check was based on the master settlement agreements signed by 48 states, and as such may not address the nuanced challenges faced by tribal nations who may also be receiving funds. Please see OpioidSettlementTracker.com, Johns Hopkins opioid settlement implementation tools, and TribalOpioidSettlements.com for more information about the opioid settlements.
Download NACCHO’s New Series of Toolkits for Working with Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant (RIM) Communities
NACCHO has developed a series of toolkits for local health departments to improve health outcomes for Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant (RIM) communities. The toolkits focus on tailoring materials, establishing partnerships, trauma-informed approaches, and sustainability and include practical guidance, checklists, templates, and planning tools for use in your communities. Learn more about and download each of the toolkits below:
- Tailoring Health Communication Materials for Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant (RIM) Communities
- Establishing and Maintaining Partnerships and Engagement Efforts with Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant (RIM) Communities
- Trauma-informed Approaches for Local Health Departments and Non-profit Organizations Working with Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant (RIM) Communities
- Overcoming Challenges to Sustainability for Local Health Departments and Non-profit Organizations Working with Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant (RIM) communities
NACCHO Publishes Intersection of Suicide, Overdose, and Adverse Childhood Experiences: Formative, Process, and Outcomes Evaluation Template
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) , in collaboration with Joslyn Levy & Associates (JLA), is pleased to announce the newly added resource Intersection of Suicide, Overdose, and Adverse Childhood Experiences Formative, Process, and Outcomes Evaluation Template.
This template offers a structured guide for developing formative, process, and outcome evaluation plans, aligning with strategic goals. It helps organizations assess program feasibility, monitor activities, and evaluate long-term impacts on target populations. The resource includes worksheets for brainstorming, creating a logic model, and developing an evaluation roadmap. Designed for both new and existing programs, it supports ongoing assessment and improvement, ensuring robust, evidence-based community health interventions and fostering sustainable outcomes.
This resource can be found in NACCHO’s Suicide, Overdose, and Adverse Childhood Experiences Toolkit under Domain 4: Data and Surveillance, Cross-Cutting Resources. For questions about this template or other resources related to suicide, overdose, and ACEs prevention, please contact the NACCHO Overdose, Injury & Violence Prevention Team at [email protected].
HIV, STI, Hepatitis & Harm Reduction Resources and News
2023 Viral Hepatitis Progress Report
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the 2023 Viral Hepatitis Progress Report on the Viral Hepatitis National Strategic Plan 2021-2025. While there has been progress in areas like hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns, the nation is falling short of goals for reducing hepatitis C infections and deaths. To address these challenges, HHS held a public event and is seeking public input for the next strategic plan.
Get more details and the link to the 2023 Progress Report in here.
Resources to Promote Mpox Vaccination
While cases currently remain low in the U.S., the WHO has declared mpox a public health emergency, and it’s vital to be prepared for intercontinental spread. It’s important to continue to promote vaccination for those who are at higher risk of getting mpox, and NCSD has everything you need to do just that. NCSD’s Mpox Communications Toolkit was created in partnership with design firm SKDK to produce a suite of creative assets that can be used to promote vaccination. Check Them Out.
STI Awareness Webinar Series: Gaps in Sexual Health Practices and Diverse Testing Needs
Thursday, September 5th at 1 pm CST/2 pm EST
Join NCSD for the third webinar in the series titled “Bridging the Gap: Inclusive Practices for Gender-Affirming STI Testing”. This webinar in partnership with Hologic will highlight an overview of recent climate/impact on the trans and non-binary community, review implementing trauma-informed practices and why language matters in testing, and emphasize the importance of accessibility and inclusivity of testing. Register Here