The Essential Elements of Local Public Health

The Essential Elements of Local Public Health provides updates and information from NACCHO’s Environmental Health and Infectious Disease portfolios.

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10 Tips for Avoiding Zika at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Seattle King County Public Health authored a blog with Zika prevention tips for travelers headed to the 2016 Summer...

Jul 28, 2016 | Kim Rodgers

Take Action! August is National Immunization Awareness Month

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance to promote the importance of vaccination for...

Jul 28, 2016 | Kim Rodgers

Slideshow: Multistate Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

The CDC Expert Commentary recently released a slideshow highlighting a limited, but dangerous pattern of foodborne...

Jul 26, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

Celebrating 26 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act

July 26, 2016 marks nearly three decades since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) first went into effect,...

Jul 26, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

New CDC Microsite: Your Health and Wellness

The CDC recently released a new microsite titled, Your Health and Wellness, featuring articles, podcasts and other...

Jul 26, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

Guidance Document: Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections and Combatting Antimicrobial-Resistant Microorganisms

NACCHO is proud to announce the release of “Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections and Combatting...

Jul 26, 2016 | Kim Rodgers

Updated Policy Statement on Mosquito Control

NACCHO just released an updated policy statement on mosquito control to support the need for successful coordinated...

Jul 25, 2016 | Kim Rodgers

CDC Report Assesses HIV-related Risk Behaviors in Male High School Students

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the first-ever nationally representative look at...

Jul 25, 2016 | Kim Rodgers

Call for Nominations: 2016 Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards

The Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards (HVAA) honor individuals making significant contributions to improving the life...

Jul 20, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

Public Comment Period: Updates on Strategic Plan for Autism Spectrum

The Office of Autism Research Coordinator (OARC) under the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is seeking public...

Jul 20, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

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Request for Proposals: Technical Assistance to Improve...

NACCHO, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...

Feb 12, 2024 | Tori Decea

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The EPA’s Small Communities, Big Challenges Competition encourages local...

Nov 16, 2023 | Anu Varma

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It’s Children’s Environmental Health Day today!

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Oct 12, 2023 | Anu Varma

It’s Children’s Environmental Health Day today!

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BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Central District Health Department

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Sep 11, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Central District Health Department

Calhoun
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  • ID Featured
  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Calhoun County Health Department

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Sep 08, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Calhoun County Health Department

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

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Pima County

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Aug 14, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Pima County

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

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Brownsville

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Aug 07, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Brownsville

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

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Cook County

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Jul 31, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Cook County

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

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Cameron County

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Jul 24, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Cameron County

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  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: DuPage County

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Jul 17, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: DuPage County

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

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Cass County

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Jul 10, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Cass County

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  • Tools & Resources
  • Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning
  • Healthy Aging
  • Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP)

New Release: Indicators of Healthy Aging: A Guide to...

NACCHO, in partnership with the Trust for America’s Health and with funding...

Jun 20, 2023 | Andrea Grenadier

New Release: Indicators of Healthy Aging: A Guide to...

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