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Meet NACCHO’s 2017-2018 Health and Disability Fellows

The NACCHO Health and Disability Program is thrilled to introduce the 2017-18 cohort of Health and Disability fellows. NACCHO’s Health...

Oct 23, 2017 | Sara Lyons

  • NACCHO’s Hill Day: Connecting Local Public Health to Federal Policymakers

    Raising Our Voices on Capitol Hill In early March, NACCHO hosted a Week of Congressional Action to support local health departments’...

    May 01, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

  • Improving Hand Hygiene through Innovative Campaign Advertising and Community Outreach

    By: Kyle Foerst, M.S., Emergency Response Planner, Saint Louis County Department of Public Health Seasonal influenza occurs annually...

    Oct 20, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Roundtable Report: Local Health Department Roles and Activities to Improve Infection...

    During the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) annual meeting, NACCHO hosted a roundtable session titled, “Local...

    Jul 18, 2016 | Christina Baum

  • Addressing the Public Health Threat of Climate Change

    August 3rd was an historic day for the health of the United States as the White House announced the Clean Power Plan to tackle the...

    Aug 19, 2015 | Lisa Brown

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    Making Your Voice Heard: Messaging and Advocacy for Public Health Professionals

    In July, NACCHO Government Affairs team members Eli Briggs and Ian Goldstein presented a webinar for the Michigan Public Health Training Center entitled “Making Your Voice Heard: Messaging and Advocacy for Public Health Professionals.” A recording of the webinar is available here. On the webinar, attendees learned about how and why to engage in advocacy […]

    Sep 21, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

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    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

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    Health on the Hill 2018: Connecting Public Health Leaders to Policymakers

    As part of continued efforts to inform policymakers of the critical role that local health departments play in keeping our communities healthy and safe, NACCHO hosted Health on the Hill in Washington, DC. On February 28, more than 45 public health officials, state association leaders, and Big Cities Health Coalition members from across the nation convened […]

    Apr 03, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

    Meet NACCHO’s 2017-2018 Health and Disability Fellows

    The NACCHO Health and Disability Program is thrilled to introduce the 2017-18 cohort of Health and Disability fellows. NACCHO’s Health and Disability Fellowship program is an invaluable opportunity for graduate students pursing degrees in public health to receive hands-on experience in the health and disability field. The fellowship includes providing support to local health departments […]

    Oct 23, 2017 | Sara Lyons

    NACCHO’s Hill Day: Connecting Local Public Health to Federal Policymakers

    Raising Our Voices on Capitol Hill In early March, NACCHO hosted a Week of Congressional Action to support local health departments’ (LHDs’) efforts to engage policymakers on the important work LHDs do to keep people healthy and safe. As part of that week, NACCHO hosted a “Hill Day” and organized the charge for over 40 […]

    May 01, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

    Improving Hand Hygiene through Innovative Campaign Advertising and Community Outreach

    By: Kyle Foerst, M.S., Emergency Response Planner, Saint Louis County Department of Public Health Seasonal influenza occurs annually and can cause mild to severe illness, which can lead to hospitalizations and even death. Certain groups, such as elderly people, young children, and people with health conditions like heart disease, asthma, or weakened immune systems have a […]

    Oct 20, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Roundtable Report: Local Health Department Roles and Activities to Improve Infection Control, Preparedness and Response to Infectious Disease Threats

    During the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) annual meeting, NACCHO hosted a roundtable session titled, “Local Health Department Roles and Activities to Improve Infection Control, Preparedness and Response to Infectious Disease Threats.” The roundtable featured local health departments’ (LHDs’) experiences and lessons learned through the LINC Initiative and NACCHO’s...

    Jul 18, 2016 | Christina Baum

    Addressing the Public Health Threat of Climate Change

    August 3rd was an historic day for the health of the United States as the White House announced the Clean Power Plan to tackle the effects of climate change. The Clean Power Plan establishes the first-ever national standards to limit carbon pollution from power plants. Climate change is transforming the landscape of public health by altering the […]

    Aug 19, 2015 | Lisa Brown

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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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    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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