Spring Weather Preparedness: Storms, Floods—and Yes, Tornadoes

Until 1950, United States weathermen were forbidden from using the T-word: tornadoes. Yet, in the early 20th century, tornadoes were...

Mar 28, 2016 | Andrea Grenadier

  • Now Available: FAQ Document and Audio Recording for the Lessons in INfection Control...

    Following the January 8 informational webinar on NACCHO’s Lessons in INfection Control (LINC) funding opportunity, the audio recording...

    Jan 13, 2016 | Sara Chang

  • New Professional Development Opportunities for Local Health Department Staff in...

    By Christina Baum, Program Analyst, Infectious Disease, NACCHO and Sara Chang, Program Analyst, Infectious Disease, NACCHO...

    Oct 20, 2015 | Sara Chang

  • CDC Releases 2016 Edition of the Yellow Book

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released the 2016 edition of CDC Health Information for International Travel,...

    Jul 17, 2015 | Alyson Jordan

  • Spring Weather Preparedness: Storms, Floods—and Yes, Tornadoes

    Until 1950, United States weathermen were forbidden from using the T-word: tornadoes. Yet, in the early 20th century, tornadoes were everywhere: ripping through southern and Midwest states, shouting in sky-high fonts from the front page of newspapers, and starring in harrowing newsreels. According to a recent piece in Atlas Obscura, there was one place, however, […]

    Mar 28, 2016 | Andrea Grenadier

    Now Available: FAQ Document and Audio Recording for the Lessons in INfection Control Initiative Funding Opportunity

    Following the January 8 informational webinar on NACCHO’s Lessons in INfection Control (LINC) funding opportunity, the audio recording and a document providing answers to frequently asked questions about the LINC Initiative request for applications (RFA) are available. Responses to new questions submitted by potential applicants after January 13 will be posted on this blog. Applications must...

    Jan 13, 2016 | Sara Chang

    New Professional Development Opportunities for Local Health Department Staff in Infection Prevention and Control

    By Christina Baum, Program Analyst, Infectious Disease, NACCHO and Sara Chang, Program Analyst, Infectious Disease, NACCHO International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), October 18-24, 2015, comes at an ideal time to highlight the importance of training and certification in addressing emerging infectious diseases, such as Ebola and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). Such professional...

    Oct 20, 2015 | Sara Chang

    CDC Releases 2016 Edition of the Yellow Book

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released the 2016 edition of CDC Health Information for International Travel, commonly known as the Yellow Book. Nicknamed for its yellow cover and published biennially, the book is the ultimate guide for healthy international travel. The most recent version includes updated sections on emerging diseases such […]

    Jul 17, 2015 | Alyson Jordan

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