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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

  • Tip Sheet: How to Use NACCHO Policy Statements

    NACCHO’s Government Affairs Team has developed a one-pager to help local health departments best use NACCHO’s policy...

    Jun 20, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

  • Newly Released: NACCHO Policy Statements on Environmental Health

    NACCHO recently released three policy statements on topics related to environmental and community health, now available on our...

    Mar 20, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    • Vector Control

    The Fight Against Tick-Borne Disease: How Partnering with Local Public Health Agencies can Help Protect Communities

    Tick-borne diseases are increasingly threatening the health of people in the United States.

    Jul 01, 2020 | Danielle Chatelain

    All of Us, Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)

    Now Recruiting for 2019-2020 NACCHO Workgroups

    NACCHO invites local health department staff to apply to help inform and guide NACCHO’s projects, programs, and policies through participation in NACCHO’s Subject Matter Expert Advisory Workgroups.  Workgroup members play an integral part in ensuring NACCHO’s policy and advocacy is grounded in the latest science and the day-to-day experience of local health departments; connect with...

    Apr 01, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

    Food Safety & Inspection, Policy Statement

    New NEHA Policy Statement on Food Safety for Cottage Foods and Home-Based Restaurants

    The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) advocates for national, state, and local policies, regulations, research, and resources that will enhance the ability of environmental health professionals to regulate Cottage Foods and Home-Based Restaurants in order to protect public health. NEHA’s Board of Directors recently approved a policy statement on Food Safety for Cottage Foods...

    Dec 04, 2018 | 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, Policy Statement

    New NEHA Policy Statements

    The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) has posted two new policy statements that were approved by its board of directors at the 2018 NEHA Annual Education Conference in June.  You can also find additional policy statements in food, cannabis, water, vector control, and climate change. The new policy statements cover ear piercing guns and microblading.  […]

    Jul 23, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Tools & Resources, Climate Change

    Essential Actions for Climate Resilience in Local Health Departments

    Local health departments (LHDs) are on the front lines of defense against a myriad of threats to their communities. One of the most pervasive and all-encompassing threats LHDs currently face is climate change. Climate change jeopardizes public health in many ways: Extreme heat (i.e., more frequent, more intense, and longer lasting heat) heightens the risk […]

    Jun 21, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    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 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

    Tip Sheet: How to Use NACCHO Policy Statements

    NACCHO’s Government Affairs Team has developed a one-pager to help local health departments best use NACCHO’s policy statements to advise their public health practice. View the guidance and start using policy statements to educate, communicate about public health issues, and promote policy at the local level.

    Jun 20, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

    Newly Released: NACCHO Policy Statements on Environmental Health

    NACCHO recently released three policy statements on topics related to environmental and community health, now available on our Advocacy webpage. These include one new policy statement on Transportation and Health, along with two updated statements on Childhood Lead Poisoning and Healthy Community Design. Click on each of the links below to view these statements or […]

    Mar 20, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

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

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    BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Central District Health Department

    Sep 11, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

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    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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