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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

  • New Inclusion Initiative Video: Reaching People with Disabilities Through Healthy...

    The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

    Aug 25, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Special Feature: Local Approaches to Preventing Teen Dating Violence

    By Blaire Bryant, MPH, NACCHO and Melanie Ruhe, MPH, NACCHO February marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Teen Dating Violence...

    Feb 22, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

    • Tools & Resources, All of Us, Health Equity & Social Justice

    Model State Legislation Establishing Complete Streets

    ChangeLab Solutions recently released a newly updated model policy regarding Complete Streets: Model State Legislation Establishing Complete Streets. Complete streets promote mobility for people of all ages, abilities, and income levels. These policies encourage many different forms of transportation, including walking, biking, taking public transit, and driving. Complete streets have been shown...

    Mar 18, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

    Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning

    New Streetsmart Newsletter on Transportation Solutions

    Streetsmart is a nonprofit that gives people the evidence and insight they need to prioritize, defend, and decide what transportation solutions work best in their communities. Streetsmart offers success stories with key lessons learned, case studies, and guidebooks in one easy-to-search place. Learn more and subscribe to their newsletter for updates.

    Jan 28, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

    Physical Activity

    How Local Health Departments with the Fewest Resources Can Increase Active Transportation

    By Karin Valentine Goins, MPH, Program Director, Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series covering the Capabilities for Public Health Agency Involvement in Land Use and Transportation Decision Making to Increase Active Transportation Opportunity from the UMass Worcester Prevention...

    Sep 06, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Vector Control

    Overview of the Pest and Rodent Control Tour of the French Quarter at NACCHO Annual

    Many NACCHO Annual participants took advantage of opportunities to tour the historic French Quarter and learn about the rich culture of this renowned New Orleans neighborhood. Only one tour focused exclusively on the pests, termites, and rodents roaming the streets and infiltrating buildings. The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTCB) […]

    Jul 23, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Tools & Resources, Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning

    Safety Demonstration Projects

    Smart Growth America released case studies from Orlando, FL; Lexington, KY; and South Bend, IN describing the roll-out of the Safe Streets Academy. This program worked to build skills in safer street design, creative placemaking, and community engagement, then helped the cities put these skills into practice. Read the case studies.

    Jul 18, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Infectious Disease

    Hepatitis Awareness Month 2018: Addressing Hepatitis A

    By Meghan McGinty, PhD, MPH, MBA, Deputy Director of the Big Cities Health Coalition, and Michelle Cantu, MPH, Director of Infectious Diseases and Immunization, NACCHO The month of May is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States and May 19th is Hepatitis Testing Day. During this month, NACCHO will highlight the role of local […]

    May 14, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

    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

    New Inclusion Initiative Video: Reaching People with Disabilities Through Healthy Communities

    The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a video about their ongoing inclusion project. NACDD is working with 10 local communities across five states to build healthy communities inclusive of people with disabilities. This project focuses on accessibility as a means to […]

    Aug 25, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Special Feature: Local Approaches to Preventing Teen Dating Violence

    By Blaire Bryant, MPH, NACCHO and Melanie Ruhe, MPH, NACCHO February marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Teen Dating Violence (TDV) – the physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional violence within a dating relationship – is a serious matter that affects many teenagers. According to a 2011 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey, 23% […]

    Feb 22, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

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