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Cervical Health Awareness Month: Increasing HPV Vaccination to Promote Cervical...
According to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, nearly 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer each...
Jan 24, 2017 | Kim Rodgers
Funding Opportunity: Tips from Former Smokers™ campaign
With support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Association of County and City Health Officials...
Dec 22, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
CDC Launches New Immunization Resources Website
CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) recently launched a new website for national, state, and local...
Dec 14, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Get Involved: National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 4-10)
Influenza (flu) causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and thousands or tens of thousands of deaths...
Nov 30, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Now Available: Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol,...
On November 17, 2016, the Office of the Surgeon General released Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol,...
Nov 16, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Celebrate the Inaugural One Health Day on November 3!
One Health, while not a new topic, is increasingly gaining traction as the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental...
Oct 31, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
CDC: Dance Video Promotes HIV Prevention to Gay Men
As part of its “Start Talking. Stop HIV,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has produced a music video...
Oct 25, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Improving Hand Hygiene through Innovative Campaign Advertising and Community Outreach
By: Kyle Foerst, M.S., Emergency Response Planner, Saint Louis County Department of Public Health Seasonal influenza occurs annually...
Oct 20, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Join CDC’s #FightFlu Social Media Campaign
Throughout flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be using its #FightFlu social media campaign to...
Oct 17, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Cervical Health Awareness Month: Increasing HPV Vaccination to Promote Cervical HealthAccording to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, nearly 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. Fortunately, with vaccinations and screenings (i.e., Pap and HPV tests), the disease is essentially preventable. To celebrate Cervical Health Awareness Month, and in recognition of the critical role vaccination, NACCHO checked in with two […] Jan 24, 2017 | Kim Rodgers |
Funding Opportunity: Tips from Former Smokers™ campaignWith support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is pleased to offer a funding opportunity for local health departments to increase smoking cessation rates by supporting, leveraging, and extending the Tips from Former Smokers (Tips)™ campaign resources in healthcare provider practices. Through […] Dec 22, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
CDC Launches New Immunization Resources WebsiteCDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) recently launched a new website for national, state, and local immunization partners. Now, instead of having to search through all of NCIRD’s resources to find the one you need, you can more easily find materials to help supplement vaccine conversations and educate parents, pregnant women, and adults, […] Dec 14, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
Get Involved: National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 4-10)Influenza (flu) causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and thousands or tens of thousands of deaths each year in the United States—and people of every age, including people in good health, are at risk. So, from December 4-10, 2016, public health and healthcare agencies across the nation are celebrating National Influenza Vaccination Week […] Nov 30, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
Now Available: Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs & HealthOn November 17, 2016, the Office of the Surgeon General released Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs & Health. This historic, first-ever report was unveiled at Facing Addiction in America: A National Summit. During the Summit, which is available for viewing, some of the nation’s leading experts discussed the report, which features seven chapters:... Nov 16, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
Celebrate the Inaugural One Health Day on November 3!One Health, while not a new topic, is increasingly gaining traction as the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health continues to emerge. Following the 2014-2015 Ebola outbreak – which may have spread from bush meat and contact with bats – and now Zika, which is primarily spread to people by mosquitoes, it may come […] Oct 31, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
CDC: Dance Video Promotes HIV Prevention to Gay MenAs part of its “Start Talking. Stop HIV,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has produced a music video to educate gay men about HIV prevention options. Set in a nightclub, the video shows presents gay couples meeting at the club and later shows their relationships develop. The video positively covers all the HIV prevention […] Oct 25, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
Improving Hand Hygiene through Innovative Campaign Advertising and Community OutreachBy: Kyle Foerst, M.S., Emergency Response Planner, Saint Louis County Department of Public Health Seasonal influenza occurs annually and can cause mild to severe illness, which can lead to hospitalizations and even death. Certain groups, such as elderly people, young children, and people with health conditions like heart disease, asthma, or weakened immune systems have a […] Oct 20, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Join CDC’s #FightFlu Social Media CampaignThroughout flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be using its #FightFlu social media campaign to promote and encourage flu vaccination activities. During or after getting a flu shot, local health department staff can share photos and videos of yourself or your community members on digital platforms (tag #FightFlu on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube).... Oct 17, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
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