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Available Now: New Vector Control Toolkit

Winter is now in full swing in many parts of the country. Although vector control and surveillance may often be considered a task for...

Dec 04, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

  • NACCHO Report: Local Health Departments Prepare for the Health Impacts of Climate...

    By: Anita Desikan, Former NACCHO Intern, and Chelsea Gridley-Smith, PhD, Senior Program Analyst at NACCHO The National Association of...

    Oct 30, 2017 | Chelsea Gridley-Smith

  • 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

    • Awards & Recognition, Food Safety & Inspection

    2018 Crumbine Award: A Collaborative Food Safety Effort

    By Andrew Linton, CPM, RS, Division Manager, Environmental Health Division, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department Editor’s Note: September is National Food Safety Month. Throughout the month, NACCHO is featuring local health departments’ food safety efforts, starting with Maricopa County.  The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) is the proud recipient...

    Sep 04, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Tools & Resources, All of Us, Climate Change, Food Safety & Inspection

    Confront the Health Impacts of Climate Change with NACCHO’s Toolkit

    By Dylan Williams, Intern, and Chelsea Gridley-Smith, Senior Program Analyst, NACCHO Climate change is a problem of national magnitude that affects the health of all Americans. Climate change deteriorates the health of the public by exacerbating extreme weather events and altering natural ecosystems, which affects food sources and the migration of vector-borne diseases. The implications […]

    Jul 26, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Tools & Resources, Vector Control

    National Mosquito Control Awareness Week: Protect Yourself and Your Community

    By Elisabeth Martinez, Intern, and Chelsea Gridley-Smith, Senior Program Analyst, NACCHO With the arrival of summer and Fourth of July festivities just around the corner, many people are spending more time outside. The rising temperatures invite a host of disease vectors, including mosquitoes, so proper protection is key. You can play an important role in preventing […]

    Jun 27, 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

    Antibiotic Resistance, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Infectious Disease

    NACCHO Assessment: Certification in Infection Control: Local Impact and Strategies for Success

    Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a persistent and growing threat to the health of communities. To meet this threat head-on, more local health departments (LHDs) are building their capacity for HAI prevention and response. Enhancing LHD capacity can involve a wide variety of activities such as conducting exercises that test response plans, strengthening connections with healthcare...

    Jun 13, 2018 | Christina Baum

    Press Release, Tools & Resources, Vector Control

    May 2018 Issue of CDC Vital Signs Focuses on Vector Control

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Vital Signs monthly report covers important health threats and details what can be done to drive down these diseases. The May 2018 issue, released on May 1, focuses on vector-borne diseases from mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. The report describes the increasing threat of these diseases, our limited […]

    May 01, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Available Now: New Vector Control Toolkit

    Winter is now in full swing in many parts of the country. Although vector control and surveillance may often be considered a task for summer pests like mosquitoes and ticks, local health authorities must be aware of vector-borne illnesses year-round.  In southern states, pests that are active in warm weather may only lie dormant for […]

    Dec 04, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

    NACCHO Report: Local Health Departments Prepare for the Health Impacts of Climate Change

    By: Anita Desikan, Former NACCHO Intern, and Chelsea Gridley-Smith, PhD, Senior Program Analyst at NACCHO The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) develops and manages projects related to climate change through funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The goal of these projects is to increase the knowledge of local […]

    Oct 30, 2017 | Chelsea Gridley-Smith

    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

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    Funding Opportunity, COVID-19, Immunization, Partnerships

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