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Webinar Recording: Communication Partnerships for Public Health Emergencies

In an emergency, how do you share potentially life-saving information with those people who are hardest to reach? The answer—sometimes...

Feb 19, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

Climate Change

Insight into Climate Change & Local Preparedness Efforts with NACCHO

In the present moment, and mere days before World Environmental Health Day on September 26, the intersection between climate change and preparedness is, sadly, quite clear. Scientists have warned for years that climate change could and would worsen weather-related events. Today, we see stark examples unfolding across the United States as the nation recognizes National Preparedness Month this...

Sep 22, 2020 | Emily D'Angelo

Immunization, Training

Registration Open: CDC RealOpt© Training on Vaccination Planning and POD Sites

Registration is now available for CDC’s three remaining virtual instructor-led RealOpt© training sessions in 2020 on vaccination and point-of-dispensing (POD) sites. Registration for the RealOpt© training is completed through CDC TRAIN.

Sep 14, 2020 | Kimberly Sharpe-Scott

Tools & Resources, Webinar, COVID-19, Infectious Disease

WASH During COVID-19: Guidance for Local Jurisdictions

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), held a webinar on June 24, 2020 addressing concerns regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic, and how local health departments (LHDs) can ensure safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) to protect human health.

Aug 04, 2020 | Emily D'Angelo

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Awards & Recognition, Immunization, Influenza

Local Public Health Recognized in 2020 NAIIS Immunization Excellence Awards

The National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS) Immunization Excellence Awards recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals and organizations towards improved vaccination rates within their communities during the past year.

Jun 23, 2020 | Kimberly Sharpe-Scott

Epidemiology, Infectious Disease, Informatics, Opportunity

CARES Act Funding Now Available for ELC Jurisdictions

On April 23, HHS announced that CDC is awarding $631 million from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 to support state and local COVID-19 response efforts. CDC is administering these funds to the 64 current recipients (50 states, 6 large cities, and 8 territories) of the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious...

May 08, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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CDC: COVID-19 Contact Tracing Training Guidance and Resources

New resource from CDC includes a sample training plan, including training topics, that may be useful for state and local health departments to consider when preparing to train contact tracers to respond to COVID-19.

May 06, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

Epidemiology, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Infectious Disease, Training

Making Contact: A Training for COVID-19 Contact Tracing

ASTHO and NCSD launched this free, introductory, online course for entry-level COVID-19 contact tracers planning to work as part of a team with state and local health departments or allied public health agencies.

Apr 29, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

Leadership, SACCHOS, Workforce Development

NACCHO Hosts Members for 2020 Leadership Week

Mar 04, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

Tools & Resources, Webinar, Communications & Public Relations, Emergency Response

Webinar Recording: Communication Partnerships for Public Health Emergencies

In an emergency, how do you share potentially life-saving information with those people who are hardest to reach? The answer—sometimes the only answer—is by working with partners who can reach those hard-to-reach populations. CDC’s Emergency Partners Information Connection hosted a webinar on January 29 at 1 p.m. ET on communication partnerships for public health emergencies. […]

Feb 19, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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

Nov 16, 2023 | Anu Varma

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Oct 12, 2023 | Anu Varma

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

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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