New Report: Crosswalk Between Public Health Accreditation and Health Impact...

NACCHO recently released a new report highlighting the connection between public health accreditation and Health Impact Assessment...

Aug 03, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Conference Recap: NACCHO at the 2016 National Environmental Health Association...

    The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) hosted its annual conference and exhibition (AEC) in partnership with the U.S....

    Aug 02, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Call for Applications: ASTHO Tracking Fellowship Program

    The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), with the support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

    Aug 02, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • CDC Updates Website on Congenital Cytomegalovirus

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its website on congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. The...

    Aug 01, 2016 | Kim Rodgers

  • World Hepatitis Day: What Local Health Departments Can Do to Address a Global Burden

    World Hepatitis Day— today, July 28—brings awareness to the more than 400 million people across the globe who are infected with...

    Jul 28, 2016 | Kim Rodgers

  • Celebrating 26 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act

    July 26, 2016 marks nearly three decades since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) first went into effect, twenty-six years ago...

    Jul 26, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • New CDC Microsite: Your Health and Wellness

    The CDC recently released a new microsite titled, Your Health and Wellness, featuring articles, podcasts and other resources on...

    Jul 26, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Guidance Document: Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections and Combatting...

    NACCHO is proud to announce the release of “Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections and Combatting Antimicrobial-Resistant...

    Jul 26, 2016 | Kim Rodgers

  • Call for Nominations: 2016 Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards

    The Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards (HVAA) honor individuals making significant contributions to improving the life of people with...

    Jul 20, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • New Report: Crosswalk Between Public Health Accreditation and Health Impact Assessment

    NACCHO recently released a new report highlighting the connection between public health accreditation and Health Impact Assessment (HIA). This document describes how local health departments (LHDs) can use HIA as a tool to accomplish two important aims simultaneously. More specifically, by incorporating HIA into their practice, LHDs can use it to promote community health improvement, and […]

    Aug 03, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Conference Recap: NACCHO at the 2016 National Environmental Health Association Annual Conference

    The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) hosted its annual conference and exhibition (AEC) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), earlier this summer in June. Described as the “nexus for environmental health training, education, networking and achievement,” this four-day event focused on how to move environmental health outside the box. As a...

    Aug 02, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Call for Applications: ASTHO Tracking Fellowship Program

    The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), with the support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Environmental Health, is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 Environmental Public Health Tracking: Peer-to-Peer Fellowship Program. Designed to enhance capacity of local, state and territorial health departments not currently funded...

    Aug 02, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    CDC Updates Website on Congenital Cytomegalovirus

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its website on congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. The goal of the updated website is to better communicate the current science and understanding of CMV and congenital CMV to healthcare professionals and the public, especially pregnant women or those who are planning to become pregnant. The website is […]

    Aug 01, 2016 | Kim Rodgers

    World Hepatitis Day: What Local Health Departments Can Do to Address a Global Burden

    World Hepatitis Day— today, July 28—brings awareness to the more than 400 million people across the globe who are infected with chronic viral hepatitis, including up to 150 million living with hepatitis C virus (HCV). In the United States, more than 3.5 million Americans—particularly baby boomers (those born between 1945 and 1965)—are living with HCV, making it the most common chronic […]

    Jul 28, 2016 | Kim Rodgers

    Celebrating 26 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act

    July 26, 2016 marks nearly three decades since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) first went into effect, twenty-six years ago on the exact same date. This historic civil rights legislation made discrimination against individuals with disabilities illegal across the nation. In partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NACCHO urges local […]

    Jul 26, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    New CDC Microsite: Your Health and Wellness

    The CDC recently released a new microsite titled, Your Health and Wellness, featuring articles, podcasts and other resources on emergency preparedness, environmental health, healthy living, and more. This site is designed to be easily embedded within an organization’s preexisting website, and can be especially useful to local health departments seeking to supplement their online resources...

    Jul 26, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Guidance Document: Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections and Combatting Antimicrobial-Resistant Microorganisms

    NACCHO is proud to announce the release of “Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections and Combatting Antimicrobial-Resistant Microorganisms: Perspectives and Guidance from a National Demonstration Site Project on Engaging Local Health Departments,” a guidance document for local health departments (LHDs) working on the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and...

    Jul 26, 2016 | Kim Rodgers

    Call for Nominations: 2016 Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards

    The Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards (HVAA) honor individuals making significant contributions to improving the life of people with disabilities. Previous awardees represent all sectors, including both domestic and international leaders continuously striving for the advancement of the disability community. Created in honor of Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr., one of the world’s leading advocates...

    Jul 20, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

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