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Recruiting LHD Staff: 2017-2018 NACCHO Environmental Health Workgroups

Recruitment for 2017-2018 NACCHO advisory groups (i.e., committees and workgroups), including four environmental health groups (one...

Apr 20, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Promoting Patient Safety: Overcoming Challenges at the Local Level

    March 12–18 is Patient Safety Awareness Week, a campaign developed by the National Patient Safety Foundation to increase awareness...

    Mar 13, 2017 | Erin Laird

    • Tools & Resources, Water Quality

    Improving Water Emergency Preparedness through a Tabletop Exercise

    By Victoria O’Halloran, Former NACCHO Intern Local health departments are at the forefront of preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. When these events occur, local health departments work alongside local and national partners to ensure the health and safety of their communities.

    Nov 06, 2019 | Guest Author

    Tools & Resources, Antibiotic Resistance, Infectious Disease

    Fact Sheets: Antimicrobial Resistance: Local Efforts on a Global Issue and Antimicrobial Stewardship

    NACCHO is pleased to announce the release of two fact sheets highlighting the role of local health departments (LHDs) in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and supporting antimicrobial stewardship.

    Sep 05, 2019 | Christina Baum

    Food Safety & Inspection

    Retail Food Association Summit Notes and Outcomes

    On June 4–6, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) National Retail Program Team management and retail association representatives held a meeting. Notes and outcomes from the meeting are outlined below: Meeting Purpose The purpose of the meeting and conference calls leading up to the meeting was to: Obtain a better understanding of FDA/association roles as they […]

    Jul 15, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

    All of Us, Policy, Policy Statement

    2018 Compendium of Policy Recommendations from NACCHO

    NACCHO’s more than 125 policy statements are drafted, reviewed, and updated by NACCHO advisory groups every three years. These policy statements form the basis for NACCHO’s federal advocacy. NACCHO recently released the 2018 Compendium of Policy Recommendations, which includes recommendations from more than 100 policy statements approved by the NACCHO Board of Directors. Topics added or […]

    Nov 20, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Tools & Resources, Webinar, Emergency Response, Vector Control

    Webinar Recording: Communicating Changing Guidance- Lessons from Zika and Beyond

    On June 25, NACCHO hosted a webinar on communicating changing guidance, in the context of the Zika response and beyond. Zika virus emerged as a challenging threat to the United States because of the potentially devastating effects of the virus, the multiple routes of transmission, and the continual evolution of our collective understanding of the […]

    Jun 25, 2018 | Christina Baum

    All of Us, Health & Disability

    National Minority Health Month: The Double Burden for Minorities with Disabilities

    By Kirsten Donato, NACCHO Health and Disability Fellow In April, organizations and people across the United States are bringing awareness to National Minority Health Month. NACCHO recognizes the challenges in minority health, especially as inequities continue to increase. Racial and ethnic minorities already face adverse circumstances, but minorities with disabilities experience additional...

    Apr 18, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health

    School-Based Adolescent HIV/STD Prevention Newsletter: Volume 1, Issue 6

    FEATURED BLOGS ‘Nothing About Us, Without Us’: Advancing Health through a Youth-Driven Lens Written by Cameron Estrada  School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) have been a safe haven and a reliable resource for me throughout middle and high school. Now as a college student, I still advocate for youth health and leadership with the School Based Health […]

    Apr 02, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

    Recruiting LHD Staff: 2017-2018 NACCHO Environmental Health Workgroups

    Recruitment for 2017-2018 NACCHO advisory groups (i.e., committees and workgroups), including four environmental health groups (one committee and three workgroups) is open through May 5, 2017. NACCHO advisory groups are a primary and recognized vehicle for identifying the opportunities and challenges facing local health departments (LHDs) and the field at large. NACCHO members from all areas of...

    Apr 20, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Promoting Patient Safety: Overcoming Challenges at the Local Level

    March 12–18 is Patient Safety Awareness Week, a campaign developed by the National Patient Safety Foundation to increase awareness about patient safety among health professionals and the public. Broadly defined, patient safety refers to the prevention of harm to patients, such as accidental or preventable injury or infection, while receiving medical care. Patient safety practices […]

    Mar 13, 2017 | Erin Laird

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    Funding Opportunity, COVID-19, Immunization, Partnerships

    Request for Proposals: Technical Assistance to Improve Vaccine Access, Education,...

    NACCHO, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released a funding opportunity for The Improving...

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    COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated Infections, ID Featured, Infection, Prevention, and Control

    BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Central District Health Department

    Sep 11, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

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    BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Calhoun County Health Department

    Sep 08, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

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    BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Pima County

    The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated Infections, and Antimicrobial Resistance (BLOC COVID-19+)...

    Aug 14, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

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