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Global Diabetes Rate Increases Significantly
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals a fourfold increase in global diabetes cases in the last 36 years. There...
Apr 19, 2016 | Katie Regan
National Infant Immunization Week—Making it Matter at the Local Level
By Nancy Messonnier, MD, MPH, Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and...
Apr 18, 2016 | Guest Author
Billing Coding Guide for HIV Prevention
The National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD) has released their Billing Coding Guide for HIV Prevention:...
Apr 15, 2016 | Nyana Quashie
Zika Action Plan Summit: Lessons for Local Health Departments
On April 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosted the Zika Action Plan Summit to convene state, local, and tribal...
Apr 14, 2016 | Christina Baum
NCSD Blog Series for STD Awareness Month
The National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD) has created a blog series for STD Awareness Month. The series is a collaboration...
Apr 12, 2016 | Nyana Quashie
What type of resources and/or tools does your jurisdiction need to manage cottage...
Let us know in the comments below.
Apr 06, 2016 | Katie Regan
NACCHO Recognizes STD Awareness Month with Blog Series
April is STD Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight the importance of STD prevention, testing, and treatment. The theme for 2016...
Apr 01, 2016 | LaNisha Childs
NASTAD Announces the Development of “His Health” Platform
NASTAD has announced the development of His Health, an online platform featuring programs that have demonstrated success in screening,...
Mar 30, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas
HHS Releases Implementation Guidance to Support Syringe Services Programs
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued guidance regarding the use of Federal funds to implement or expand...
Mar 29, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas
Global Diabetes Rate Increases SignificantlyA new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals a fourfold increase in global diabetes cases in the last 36 years. There are now 422 million adults living with diabetes globally. This is an increase from 108 million people in 1980. The majority of these people are living in poorer, low-resource countries. WHO is […] Apr 19, 2016 | Katie Regan |
National Infant Immunization Week—Making it Matter at the Local LevelBy Nancy Messonnier, MD, MPH, Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance to promote the benefits of immunizations and to improve the health of children two years old or younger, and is taking place April 16-23, 2016. Since 1994, […] Apr 18, 2016 | Guest Author |
Billing Coding Guide for HIV PreventionThe National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD) has released their Billing Coding Guide for HIV Prevention: PrEP, Screening, and Linkage Services. This is a useful resource for LHDs navigating the billing and reimbursement process for HIV prevention services. LHD staff are also encouraged to share this resource with providers in their jurisdictions. Apr 15, 2016 | Nyana Quashie |
Zika Action Plan Summit: Lessons for Local Health DepartmentsOn April 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosted the Zika Action Plan Summit to convene state, local, and tribal representatives to improve Zika preparedness and response in the United States. Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, Executive Director, and Dr. Oscar Alleyne, Senior Adviser for Public Health Programs, attended on behalf of NACCHO. I spoke […] Apr 14, 2016 | Christina Baum |
NCSD Blog Series for STD Awareness MonthThe National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD) has created a blog series for STD Awareness Month. The series is a collaboration between NCSD’s members and partners, and will put a spotlight on important aspects of STD prevention, along with highlighting the work of may STD programs from across the nation. Last weeks featured blogs were: Female […] Apr 12, 2016 | Nyana Quashie |
What type of resources and/or tools does your jurisdiction need to manage cottage foods?Let us know in the comments below. Apr 06, 2016 | Katie Regan |
NACCHO Recognizes STD Awareness Month with Blog SeriesApril is STD Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight the importance of STD prevention, testing, and treatment. The theme for 2016 is Talk. Test. Treat. For health departments, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations, this means talking openly to clients and patients about sexual health and STDs, ensuring that everyone who should be tested is, and […] Apr 01, 2016 | LaNisha Childs |
NASTAD Announces the Development of “His Health” PlatformNASTAD has announced the development of His Health, an online platform featuring programs that have demonstrated success in screening, engaging, and retaining black men at risk for or living with HIV into quality healthcare using a patient-centered approach. They will be hosting a His Health Training Series with the following training opportunities: Igniting Public Health […] Mar 30, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas |
HHS Releases Implementation Guidance to Support Syringe Services ProgramsThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued guidance regarding the use of Federal funds to implement or expand syringe services programs (SSPs) for people who inject drugs. The guidance was designed for programs directly funded by HHS interested in implementing or expanding SSPs. SSPs include the provision of sterile needles, syringes, […] Mar 29, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas |
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