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New HIA Funding Opportunity Available
Through support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Healthy Community Design Initiative, NACCHO is...
Aug 19, 2015 | Bridget Kerner
CDC Publishes 2015–16 Influenza Vaccination Recommendations
CDC has published the 2015–16 influenza vaccination recommendations in the August 7 issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly...
Aug 17, 2015 | Kate Drezner
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
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
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
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
FDA Proposes New Food Label That Includes Details on “Added Sugars”
According to an article by The Washington Post, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 24 expanded upon its 2014 proposal...
Aug 07, 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
New for 2015: “The Pink Book” 13th Edition Now Available
The Public Health Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases,...
Jul 30, 2015 | Guest Author
New HIA Funding Opportunity AvailableThrough support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Healthy Community Design Initiative, NACCHO is pleased to offer two funding opportunities for up to six local health departments (LHDs). The funding opportunities are as follows: Component A: Component A includes funding of up to $15,000 each for up to three LHDs to complete a […] Aug 19, 2015 | Bridget Kerner |
CDC Publishes 2015–16 Influenza Vaccination RecommendationsCDC has published the 2015–16 influenza vaccination recommendations in the August 7 issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, “Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, United States, 2015–16 Influenza Season.” Updated information for the 2015–16 season includes the following: Antigenic composition... Aug 17, 2015 | Kate Drezner |
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 |
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 |
Resources Available in Anticipation of Flu SeasonAccording 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 |
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 |
FDA Proposes New Food Label That Includes Details on “Added Sugars”According to an article by The Washington Post, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 24 expanded upon its 2014 proposal for a new food nutrition label. In addition to including the amount of “added sugars” to food labels, the agency would also like to incorporate the percentage the sugar contributes to a person’s daily recommended intake. FDA plans to establish 50... Aug 07, 2015 | Stella Bartholet |
National Water Quality Month: A Reminder to Enhance Water Safety and Sustainability EffortsNational 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 |
New for 2015: “The Pink Book” 13th Edition Now AvailableThe Public Health Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 13th Edition “The Pink Book.” Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this publication contains updated information on vaccine administration, storage and monitoring methods, and the most current immunization recommendations and schedules. New... Jul 30, 2015 | Guest Author |
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