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International Infection Prevention Week 2017: Local Approaches to Combatting...
Since the discovery of penicillin in 1928 by Alexander Fleming, antibiotics and other antimicrobial drugs have revolutionized...
Oct 19, 2017 | Erin Laird
NACCHO Report: Shifting Our Approach to Mosquito Control Capabilities in the U.S.
The State of Mosquito Control in the U.S. Mosquito-borne diseases are an ongoing public health concern in the United States, but there...
Oct 16, 2017 | Kim Rodgers
NACCHO Releases New Compendium of Policy Recommendations
NACCHO announces the release of its Compendium of Policy Recommendations for the year 2017. Spotlighted in the compendium are over 125...
Oct 04, 2017 | Kim Rodgers
Emergency Handbook for Food Managers
Has your jurisdiction been affected by the recent hurricanes? The Emergency Handbook for Food Managers manual provides food managers...
Sep 28, 2017 | Amy Chang
Defending Retail Food Supplies from Food Terrorism in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
By: Jim Armstrong, MS, RS, Program Manager, Environmental Public Health Services, Cuyahoga County Board of Health Importance of Food...
Sep 22, 2017 | Kim Rodgers
Deadline Extended: NACCHO Disability Technical Assistance Program
NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program is currently accepting applications through January 26, 2018 for its Disability Technical...
Sep 11, 2017 | Sara Lyons
Baltimore Food System Resilience Advisory Report
The Baltimore Office of Sustainability (BoS) and the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future (CLF) released a new report with...
Aug 15, 2017 | Amy Chang
Leveraging Local Knowledge and Expertise to Tackle Healthcare-Associated Infections
It is more and more common to open up your newspaper or browser and see a news story about the latest superbug, the hunt for new...
Aug 07, 2017 | Christina Baum
International Infection Prevention Week 2017: Local Approaches to Combatting Antibiotic ResistanceSince the discovery of penicillin in 1928 by Alexander Fleming, antibiotics and other antimicrobial drugs have revolutionized treatment of infectious diseases. However, even at the time of discovery, Fleming himself cautioned that resistance was a formidable and likely threat we might encounter if these drugs were not used judiciously. 89 years later, his concerns have […] Oct 19, 2017 | Erin Laird |
NACCHO Report: Shifting Our Approach to Mosquito Control Capabilities in the U.S.The State of Mosquito Control in the U.S. Mosquito-borne diseases are an ongoing public health concern in the United States, but there seems to be a cyclical pattern when it comes to prioritizing mosquito control capabilities. First, a newly-emerging or re-emerging mosquito-borne disease outbreak triggers a pandemic or epidemic response in which municipalities, states, and […] Oct 16, 2017 | Kim Rodgers |
NACCHO Releases New Compendium of Policy RecommendationsNACCHO announces the release of its Compendium of Policy Recommendations for the year 2017. Spotlighted in the compendium are over 125 policy statements on public health issues ranging from chronic disease prevention, immunization, emergency preparedness, and other areas that impact the health of individuals and communities. Local and state policymakers can implement many of the […] Oct 04, 2017 | Kim Rodgers |
Emergency Handbook for Food ManagersHas your jurisdiction been affected by the recent hurricanes? The Emergency Handbook for Food Managers manual provides food managers at food service establishments with a quick-reference handbook that is easy to use for emergency preparedness and response. The handbook presents what to do first, who to call, and steps to keep people and food safe […] Sep 28, 2017 | Amy Chang |
Defending Retail Food Supplies from Food Terrorism in Cuyahoga County, OhioBy: Jim Armstrong, MS, RS, Program Manager, Environmental Public Health Services, Cuyahoga County Board of Health Importance of Food Defense In 2004, Tommy Thompson, former director of the Department of Health and Human Services, famously said, “I, for the life of me, cannot understand why the terrorists have not attacked our food supply, because it is […] Sep 22, 2017 | Kim Rodgers |
Deadline Extended: NACCHO Disability Technical Assistance ProgramNACCHO’s Health and Disability Program is currently accepting applications through January 26, 2018 for its Disability Technical Assistance Program. This initiative is designed to support local health departments seeking to increase inclusivity and accessibility for people with disabilities in their programs, products, and services. Through this program, NACCHO staff provides assistance on a... Sep 11, 2017 | Sara Lyons |
Baltimore Food System Resilience Advisory ReportThe Baltimore Office of Sustainability (BoS) and the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future (CLF) released a new report with recommended actions for Baltimore City to ensure the protection of food security during an emergency event. The report highlights the importance of integrating food system issues with disaster preparedness planning. The report’s recommendations will […] Aug 15, 2017 | Amy Chang |
Leveraging Local Knowledge and Expertise to Tackle Healthcare-Associated InfectionsIt is more and more common to open up your newspaper or browser and see a news story about the latest superbug, the hunt for new antibiotics, or the spread of an infection within a healthcare facility. In fact, antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have come to be widely recognized issues that must be […] Aug 07, 2017 | Christina Baum |
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