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2020 Ready or Not Report: Protecting the Public’s Health

Ready or Not: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism is an annual report measuring states’ level of...

Feb 18, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response

    Now Available: Federal School Safety Clearinghouse

    The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse, SchoolSafety.gov, is a one-stop-shop of resources for Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12)...

    Feb 13, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Food Safety & Inspection

    FDA Releases Educational Food Safety Posters for Retail Food Employees Focusing on...

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) National Retail Food Team today released additional posters that will highlight retail...

    Nov 25, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Antibiotic Resistance, Epidemiology, Infectious Disease

    Developing Regional Antibiograms to Monitor Resistance Patterns

    Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat to the public’s health, and local health departments (LHDs) have become increasingly...

    Nov 18, 2019 | Christina Baum

  • Funding Opportunity, Health & Disability

    2020 Technical Assistance Available to Support Disability Inclusion Efforts

    NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program is accepting applications through Jan. 31, 2020 for its Health and Disability Technical...

    Nov 08, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Tools & Resources, Water Quality

    Improving Water Emergency Preparedness through a Tabletop Exercise

    By Victoria O’Halloran, Former NACCHO Intern Local health departments are at the forefront of preparing for and responding to public...

    Nov 06, 2019 | Guest Author

  • Tools & Resources, Antibiotic Resistance, Epidemiology, Infectious Disease

    Containing an MDRO: Tools Developed During a Response

    When a novel or targeted multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO) or resistance mechanism is identified, local public health must act...

    Oct 24, 2019 | Christina Baum

  • Water Quality

    Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response Operations Course

    The EHTER Ops training is a four-day course that provides participants with the operations-level knowledge and skills needed to...

    Oct 01, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Climate Change, Emergency Response

    The Climate Crisis — Health and Care Delivery

    The consequences of climate change directly affect human health, the practice of medicine, and the stability of health care systems....

    Aug 27, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

    • Emergency Response, Research & Reports

    2020 Ready or Not Report: Protecting the Public’s Health

    Ready or Not: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism is an annual report measuring states’ level of preparedness to protect the public’s health during an emergency. Based on 10 performance indicators and by tracking public health funding, the report ranks states’ level of preparedness into three performance tiers: high, middle and low. […]

    Feb 18, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response

    Now Available: Federal School Safety Clearinghouse

    The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse, SchoolSafety.gov, is a one-stop-shop of resources for Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12) administrators, educators, parents and law enforcement to use to prepare for and address various threats related to safety, security, and support in schools. Resources include free information, guidance, best practices, and tools that make school safety initiatives...

    Feb 13, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Food Safety & Inspection

    FDA Releases Educational Food Safety Posters for Retail Food Employees Focusing on the Importance of Date Marking and Adequate Cooking Temperatures

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) National Retail Food Team today released additional posters that will highlight retail date marking for ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food and adequate cooking temperatures for turkey and ground beef. These posters are two-sided, with English on one side and a variety of other languages, including Spanish, Russian, […]

    Nov 25, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

    Antibiotic Resistance, Epidemiology, Infectious Disease

    Developing Regional Antibiograms to Monitor Resistance Patterns

    Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat to the public’s health, and local health departments (LHDs) have become increasingly involved to ensure their communities are prepared.

    Nov 18, 2019 | Christina Baum

    Funding Opportunity, Health & Disability

    2020 Technical Assistance Available to Support Disability Inclusion Efforts

    NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program is accepting applications through Jan. 31, 2020 for its Health and Disability Technical Assistance Program. This initiative is designed to support local health departments seeking to increase inclusivity and accessibility for people with disabilities in their programs, products, and services. NACCHO welcomes technical assistance requests about the inclusion...

    Nov 08, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

    Tools & Resources, Water Quality

    Improving Water Emergency Preparedness through a Tabletop Exercise

    By Victoria O’Halloran, Former NACCHO Intern Local health departments are at the forefront of preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. When these events occur, local health departments work alongside local and national partners to ensure the health and safety of their communities.

    Nov 06, 2019 | Guest Author

    Tools & Resources, Antibiotic Resistance, Epidemiology, Infectious Disease

    Containing an MDRO: Tools Developed During a Response

    When a novel or targeted multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO) or resistance mechanism is identified, local public health must act quickly to prevent its spread, implementing CDC’s Containment Strategy.

    Oct 24, 2019 | Christina Baum

    Water Quality

    Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response Operations Course

    The EHTER Ops training is a four-day course that provides participants with the operations-level knowledge and skills needed to respond to incidents of natural- or human-caused disaster and to use appropriate protocols and equipment to achieve mission objectives.

    Oct 01, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

    Climate Change, Emergency Response

    The Climate Crisis — Health and Care Delivery

    The consequences of climate change directly affect human health, the practice of medicine, and the stability of health care systems. This Interactive Perspective from The New England Journal of Medicine elucidates these effects and some approaches to mitigating them. In this new feature, clinicians will find the climate-related information most relevant to their medical specialty, as well...

    Aug 27, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

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    Funding Opportunity, COVID-19, Immunization, Partnerships

    Request for Proposals: Technical Assistance to Improve Vaccine Access, Education,...

    NACCHO, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released a funding opportunity for The Improving...

    Feb 12, 2024 | Tori Decea

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    Win $25,000 in cash prizes. Share your innovative strategies for engaging with rural...

    The EPA's Small Communities, Big Challenges Competition encourages local governments to demonstrate their innovative strategies, from...

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    COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated Infections, ID Featured, Infection, Prevention, and Control

    BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Central District Health Department

    Sep 11, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

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    BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Calhoun County Health Department

    Sep 08, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

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    BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Pima County

    The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated Infections, and Antimicrobial Resistance (BLOC COVID-19+)...

    Aug 14, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

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