NACCHO is excited to open the Flexible Local Epidemiology for X-factor Emerging Diseases (FLEXED) Learning Community to all NACCHO members.
Launched in July 2025, FLEXED began as a pilot learning community designed to strengthen local health department (LHD) epidemiology capacity and support response to emerging and ongoing infectious disease threats. Through peer learning, webinars, and applied resources, the first FLEXED cohort helped shape a growing body of tools and shared practices grounded in real-world public health work.
As FLEXED enters 2026, the Learning Community is expanding into an open, ongoing space for NACCHO members to connect, learn, and share. Beginning in February 2026, FLEXED will offer a new series of webinars, peer learning hours, and resources, while continuing to provide access to all 2025 recordings, tools, and discussions.
Why Join FLEXED?
The FLEXED Learning Community is an open, interactive space for NACCHO members looking to strengthen local epidemiology practice and infectious disease response capacity.
Members benefit from:
✅ Applied insights from local jurisdictions and subject matter experts
✅ Live and on-demand webinars covering essential epidemiology topics for LHDs
✅ Peer learning hours and facilitated discussions for Q&A, troubleshooting, and deeper peer exchange
✅ Peer collaboration through NACCHO’s Virtual Community platform
✅ Practical tools and resources to support surveillance, data exchange, visualization, and evidence-based decision-making
What to Expect
Access to the full FLEXED library, including 2025 webinar recordings, tools, and discussion threads
New learning opportunities launching in 2026, including webinars, peer learning hours, and resources
Ongoing Virtual Community access to connect with peers, share resources, and ask questions at any time
Participation is flexible, members can engage in live sessions, explore resources on demand, or join peer discussions based on their interests and availability.
How to Join
The FLEXED Virtual Community is now open to all NACCHO members.
Join the FLEXED Virtual Community to access resources, stay informed about upcoming learning opportunities, and engage with peers in real time.
📩 Questions? Contact [email protected] (Subject: “FLEXED Learning Community”).
