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World TB Day: Unite to End TB
World TB Day is celebrated each March 24, commemorating the anniversary of the day in 1882 when Robert Koch announced the discovery of...
Mar 24, 2016 | Christina Baum
Big Cities Health Inventory Released with Case Studies on HIV Prevention Included
On November 18, the Big Cities Health Coalition, an independent initiative of NACCHO, released the Big Cities Health Inventory, an...
Nov 19, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas
Food Safety Inspectors Make Public Health a Priority: Understanding USDA’s Food...
By Julie Schwartz, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Safety Inspection Service What did you eat for...
Nov 05, 2015 | Guest Author
Protecting Children from Environmental Threats During Children’s Health Month
We face environmental health threats every day in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the homes in which we live. And though we...
Oct 23, 2015 | Katie Regan
World Hepatitis Day: Recognizing the Role of Local Health Departments in Ending...
Every day 4,000 people worldwide die from viral hepatitis, yet all of these deaths are preventable. With increased awareness,...
Jul 28, 2015 | Hilary McQuie
World TB Day: Unite to End TBWorld TB Day is celebrated each March 24, commemorating the anniversary of the day in 1882 when Robert Koch announced the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB). The day serves to build public awareness that though much has changed since Koch’s time, the fight against tuberculosis still rages on. This year’s […] Mar 24, 2016 | Christina Baum |
Big Cities Health Inventory Released with Case Studies on HIV Prevention IncludedOn November 18, the Big Cities Health Coalition, an independent initiative of NACCHO, released the Big Cities Health Inventory, an interactive data platform and report that examines data for 26 cities across 34 health indicators. The report also includes case studies highlighting some of the innovative ways cities are addressing CDC’s Winnable Battles, including HIV prevention. […] Nov 19, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas |
Food Safety Inspectors Make Public Health a Priority: Understanding USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection ServiceBy Julie Schwartz, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Safety Inspection Service What did you eat for dinner last night? Do you keep food safety in mind when cooking your family’s meals? Foodborne illness is a serious public health issue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates foodborne bacteria sicken […] Nov 05, 2015 | Guest Author |
Protecting Children from Environmental Threats During Children’s Health MonthWe face environmental health threats every day in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the homes in which we live. And though we are all susceptible, the level of risk experienced is not equal: For children, these threats pose an even greater risk to health than they do for adults. Children are a […] Oct 23, 2015 | Katie Regan |
World Hepatitis Day: Recognizing the Role of Local Health Departments in Ending HepatitisEvery day 4,000 people worldwide die from viral hepatitis, yet all of these deaths are preventable. With increased awareness, resources, support, and commitment, we can prevent and treat viral hepatitis and put an end to these epidemics. To raise awareness of the 400 million people worldwide living with hepatitis B or C, the World Health […] Jul 28, 2015 | Hilary McQuie |
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