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Report Back from the National Sexual Health Conference
The World Health Organization defines sexual health as “a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to...
Aug 18, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas
National Environmental Health Association – Annual Educational Conference and...
By Amy Chang, Program Analyst, Environmental Health, Pandemic Preparedness, and Catastrophic Response, NACCHO, and Lindsay Beattie,...
Aug 13, 2015 | Amy Chang
CDC Releases the National Immunization Survey-Teen Results 2014
On July 30, CDC announced the results of the 2014 National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS-Teen). Although the NIS-Teen 2014 data showed...
Aug 12, 2015 | Kate Drezner
New Job Opportunity: Senior Associate, Health Impact Project
The Health Impact Project at Pew Charitable Trusts seeks a senior associate to assist with efforts that promote and support the use of...
Aug 11, 2015 | Bridget Kerner
NACCHO’s Vaccine Confidence Initiative: A Report from the NACCHO Annual Workshop
Recent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and an increase in vaccine hesitancy in regions of the United States have emphasized...
Aug 10, 2015 | Kate Drezner
President Obama Unveils Final Version of the Clean Power Plan
President Obama and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy announced on August 3 the final version of...
Aug 03, 2015 | Stella Bartholet
Model Aquatic Health Code Provides Guidance on Aquatic Facility Safety
By Douglas Sackett, Executive Director, Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code In the United States, the number of recreational...
Jul 30, 2015 | Guest Author
Factsheet: ADAP Supports Extended Access to Care
The National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors has released a factsheet outlining how the AIDS Drug Assistance Program...
Jul 28, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
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
Report Back from the National Sexual Health ConferenceThe World Health Organization defines sexual health as “a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe […] Aug 18, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas |
National Environmental Health Association – Annual Educational Conference and Exhibition’s Food Safety and Defense SessionsBy Amy Chang, Program Analyst, Environmental Health, Pandemic Preparedness, and Catastrophic Response, NACCHO, and Lindsay Beattie, Program Analyst, Environmental Health, Pandemic Preparedness, and Catastrophic Response, NACCHO NACCHO staff and members presented about food safety and defense at this year’s National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) Annual Educational Conference &... Aug 13, 2015 | Amy Chang |
CDC Releases the National Immunization Survey-Teen Results 2014On July 30, CDC announced the results of the 2014 National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS-Teen). Although the NIS-Teen 2014 data showed a slight increase in coverage in 2014 compared with 2013, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates remain low. Four out of ten adolescent girls and six out of ten adolescent boys still have not started the […] Aug 12, 2015 | Kate Drezner |
New Job Opportunity: Senior Associate, Health Impact ProjectThe Health Impact Project at Pew Charitable Trusts seeks a senior associate to assist with efforts that promote and support the use of health impact assessments (HIAs) as a tool for evidence-based policy making to improve health and health equity. The senior associate will also help evaluate the effectiveness of HIA as a tool for […] Aug 11, 2015 | Bridget Kerner |
NACCHO’s Vaccine Confidence Initiative: A Report from the NACCHO Annual WorkshopRecent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and an increase in vaccine hesitancy in regions of the United States have emphasized why it is more important than ever for local health departments to communicate the importance, safety, and efficacy of vaccines. Although immunization rates across the United States remain high, many communities have pockets of unvaccinated persons. […] Aug 10, 2015 | Kate Drezner |
President Obama Unveils Final Version of the Clean Power PlanPresident Obama and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy announced on August 3 the final version of the Clean Power Plan, which establishes national standards to reduce carbon emissions from power plants. The revised plan takes into account input EPA received during the public comment period for the original proposal. The final plan […] Aug 03, 2015 | Stella Bartholet |
Model Aquatic Health Code Provides Guidance on Aquatic Facility SafetyBy Douglas Sackett, Executive Director, Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code In the United States, the number of recreational water illness (RWI) outbreaks has increased significantly over the past two decades. Moreover, drowning remains a leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1-14, second only to motor vehicle crashes. And, injuries from pool […] Jul 30, 2015 | Guest Author |
Factsheet: ADAP Supports Extended Access to CareThe National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors has released a factsheet outlining how the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) has supported 68,000 clients in gaining insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act. As tens of thousands of people living with HIV have gained access to public and private insurance through the Affordable Care Act, the Ryan […] Jul 28, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
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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