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

  • New Professional Development Opportunities for Local Health Department Staff in...

    By Christina Baum, Program Analyst, Infectious Disease, NACCHO and Sara Chang, Program Analyst, Infectious Disease, NACCHO...

    Oct 20, 2015 | Sara Chang

  • GIS and Local Health Departments: Supporting Environmental Health at the Community...

    It is impossible to separate health and place. This simple truth forms the basis of all understanding in modern environmental health....

    Oct 13, 2015 | Chris Mills

  • Celebrate World Environmental Health Day Sept. 26

    Ensuring the public’s health is a multifaceted challenge requiring expertise in more than just the health threats that come from...

    Sep 24, 2015 | Katie Regan

  • Addressing the Public Health Threat of Climate Change

    August 3rd was an historic day for the health of the United States as the White House announced the Clean Power Plan to tackle the...

    Aug 19, 2015 | Lisa Brown

  • Resources Available in Anticipation of Flu Season

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu season can begin as early as October. With flu season fast...

    Aug 11, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

  • National Water Quality Month: A Reminder to Enhance Water Safety and Sustainability...

    National Water Quality Month in August serves as an important reminder for local health departments to reflect on the safety of water...

    Aug 06, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

  • Get Involved with Flu Near You

    Local health departments can start to prepare for next year’s flu season by registering for the Flu Near You online health...

    Jul 27, 2015 | Alyson Jordan

  • Food Safety Inspectors Make Public Health a Priority: Understanding USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service

    By 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 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 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

    New Professional Development Opportunities for Local Health Department Staff in Infection Prevention and Control

    By Christina Baum, Program Analyst, Infectious Disease, NACCHO and Sara Chang, Program Analyst, Infectious Disease, NACCHO International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), October 18-24, 2015, comes at an ideal time to highlight the importance of training and certification in addressing emerging infectious diseases, such as Ebola and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). Such professional...

    Oct 20, 2015 | Sara Chang

    GIS and Local Health Departments: Supporting Environmental Health at the Community Level

    It is impossible to separate health and place. This simple truth forms the basis of all understanding in modern environmental health. Local health departments working in the environmental health field should ensure they are well-versed in the tools that highlight the hazards, threats, and peculiarities particular to their communities; in particular, they should be familiar […]

    Oct 13, 2015 | Chris Mills

    Celebrate World Environmental Health Day Sept. 26

    Ensuring the public’s health is a multifaceted challenge requiring expertise in more than just the health threats that come from within. As the United States continues to experience increasing numbers of severe weather events and national foodborne illness outbreaks, the nation’s environmental health is pushed front and center. Addressing environmental health issues such as climate...

    Sep 24, 2015 | Katie Regan

    Addressing the Public Health Threat of Climate Change

    August 3rd was an historic day for the health of the United States as the White House announced the Clean Power Plan to tackle the effects of climate change. The Clean Power Plan establishes the first-ever national standards to limit carbon pollution from power plants. Climate change is transforming the landscape of public health by altering the […]

    Aug 19, 2015 | Lisa Brown

    Resources Available in Anticipation of Flu Season

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu season can begin as early as October. With flu season fast approaching, view these resources to help your local health department prepare for the next outbreak of flu. Local health departments should utilize National Immunization Awareness Month in August to promote the importance of getting a […]

    Aug 11, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

    National Water Quality Month: A Reminder to Enhance Water Safety and Sustainability Efforts

    National Water Quality Month in August serves as an important reminder for local health departments to reflect on the safety of water in their communities. Although the United States has one of the most developed drinking water systems in the world, there are still many factors that threaten the quality and quantity of drinking water. […]

    Aug 06, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

    Get Involved with Flu Near You

    Local health departments can start to prepare for next year’s flu season by registering for the Flu Near You online health reporting system. Through Flu Near You, thousands of volunteers answer a brief, weekly digital questionnaire about their health to benefit their community’s flu awareness and tracking. NACCHO is working with the Skoll Global Threats […]

    Jul 27, 2015 | Alyson Jordan

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