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NACCHO’s HPV Project Demonstration Site Highlighted for Prevention Efforts
In a Richmond Times-Dispatch article from August 9, Jim Farrell, who oversees the immunization division at the Virginia Department of...
Aug 19, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
What is your local health department doing for National Immunization Awareness Month?
Let us know in the comments below.
Aug 11, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
Resources Available in Anticipation of Flu Season
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu season can begin as early as October. With flu season fast...
Aug 11, 2015 | Stella Bartholet
National Water Quality Month: A Reminder to Enhance Water Safety and Sustainability...
National Water Quality Month in August serves as an important reminder for local health departments to reflect on the safety of water...
Aug 06, 2015 | Stella Bartholet
World Hepatitis Day: Recognizing the Role of Local Health Departments in Ending...
Every day 4,000 people worldwide die from viral hepatitis, yet all of these deaths are preventable. With increased awareness,...
Jul 28, 2015 | Hilary McQuie
CDC Releases Report on Lyme Disease Expansion
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that Lyme disease has significantly expanded in the United...
Jul 28, 2015 | Stella Bartholet
Get Involved with Flu Near You
Local health departments can start to prepare for next year’s flu season by registering for the Flu Near You online health...
Jul 27, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
The Boston Public Health Commission Shares Plans to Observe World Hepatitis Day
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), together with public health organizations around the world, will observe World Hepatitis...
Jul 27, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
Award Winning Documentary “Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic” Available Online for...
Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic is a feature length documentary about HPV and cervical cancer. The film follows the story of five...
Jul 20, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
NACCHO’s HPV Project Demonstration Site Highlighted for Prevention EffortsIn a Richmond Times-Dispatch article from August 9, Jim Farrell, who oversees the immunization division at the Virginia Department of Health, talked about what is being done in Virginia to increase adolescent vaccination rates. Farrell highlighted the work of the Prince William Health District, one of NACCHO’s ten HPV prevention project demonstration sites, to focus on physician... Aug 19, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
What is your local health department doing for National Immunization Awareness Month?Let us know in the comments below. Aug 11, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
Resources Available in Anticipation of Flu SeasonAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu season can begin as early as October. With flu season fast approaching, view these resources to help your local health department prepare for the next outbreak of flu. Local health departments should utilize National Immunization Awareness Month in August to promote the importance of getting a […] Aug 11, 2015 | Stella Bartholet |
National Water Quality Month: A Reminder to Enhance Water Safety and Sustainability EffortsNational Water Quality Month in August serves as an important reminder for local health departments to reflect on the safety of water in their communities. Although the United States has one of the most developed drinking water systems in the world, there are still many factors that threaten the quality and quantity of drinking water. […] Aug 06, 2015 | Stella Bartholet |
World Hepatitis Day: Recognizing the Role of Local Health Departments in Ending HepatitisEvery day 4,000 people worldwide die from viral hepatitis, yet all of these deaths are preventable. With increased awareness, resources, support, and commitment, we can prevent and treat viral hepatitis and put an end to these epidemics. To raise awareness of the 400 million people worldwide living with hepatitis B or C, the World Health […] Jul 28, 2015 | Hilary McQuie |
CDC Releases Report on Lyme Disease ExpansionThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that Lyme disease has significantly expanded in the United States over the past few decades. There are now 17 states considered at high risk in the Northeast and upper Midwest. Lyme disease is most commonly found in Wisconsin and on the East Coast, especially in Connecticut. But […] Jul 28, 2015 | Stella Bartholet |
Get Involved with Flu Near YouLocal health departments can start to prepare for next year’s flu season by registering for the Flu Near You online health reporting system. Through Flu Near You, thousands of volunteers answer a brief, weekly digital questionnaire about their health to benefit their community’s flu awareness and tracking. NACCHO is working with the Skoll Global Threats […] Jul 27, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
The Boston Public Health Commission Shares Plans to Observe World Hepatitis DayThe Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), together with public health organizations around the world, will observe World Hepatitis Day on Tuesday, July 28. The observation is a call to action for communities around the world to join together and focus attention on the threat of viral hepatitis and to promote actions to address it. This […] Jul 27, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
Award Winning Documentary “Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic” Available Online for Just One Dollar in JulySomeone You Love: The HPV Epidemic is a feature length documentary about HPV and cervical cancer. The film follows the story of five women struggling with the impact of cervical cancer caused by HPV. One of them, Kelly Pozzoli, allowed the filmmakers to follow her journey for more than two years from the time she was diagnosed until her death […] Jul 20, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
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