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Prevent to Protect: National Birth Defects Prevention Month

By Katelynd Todd, NACCHO Health & Disability Fellow January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month in the United States. A...

Jan 29, 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...

    Oct 23, 2017 | Sara Lyons

  • Funding Opportunity: 2017-2018 ASTHO Environmental Public Health Tracking Fellowship...

    The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

    Sep 11, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    • Tools & Resources, Webinar, Water Quality

    Legionella Webinar Recording: Exploring National Guidance and Local Experiences

    On May 30, 2018, NACCHO hosted a webinar exploring national guidance and local experiences on Legionella. Legionnaires’ disease is a respiratory disease caused by Legionella bacteria, which can be found in the water systems of large buildings. In 2016, there were an estimated 6,100 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the United States. During the webinar, […]

    Jun 07, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Food Safety & Inspection

    Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship – Deadline Extended to June 15

    The application deadline for the Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship has been extended to June 15, 2018. The individual selected to receive the fellowship will complete a 12-credit hour online Food Safety Certificate with Michigan State University. The fellowship includes tuition, housing, benefits, and salary. Learn more here.

    Jun 01, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Behavioral Health, Health & Disability

    Intimate Partner Violence and Disability-Specific Abuse: An Overlooked Issue and the Role of Local Health Departments

    By Whitney Thurman, NACCHO Health and Disability Fellow Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as intentional behaviors toward an intimate partner in the form of intimidation; emotional abuse; physical, sexual, and/or psychological assault; or any other type of abusive action that is part of a systematic pattern of power and control. IPV has been associated […]

    May 16, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    All of Us, Health & Disability

    National Minority Health Month: The Double Burden for Minorities with Disabilities

    By Kirsten Donato, NACCHO Health and Disability Fellow In April, organizations and people across the United States are bringing awareness to National Minority Health Month. NACCHO recognizes the challenges in minority health, especially as inequities continue to increase. Racial and ethnic minorities already face adverse circumstances, but minorities with disabilities experience additional...

    Apr 18, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Tools & Resources, Epidemiology

    Apply Now: Florida Epidemic Intelligence Service Fellowship

    The Florida Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship is currently seeking applicants for the 2018-2020 class of fellows. The Florida EIS Fellowship is a unique two-year, post-graduate program of service and on-the-job training for health professionals interested in the field of epidemiology. Fellows are assigned to a county health department (CHD) for two years and have […]

    Apr 06, 2018 | Christina Baum

    Health & Disability, Rural and Frontier Health, Rural Health

    Four Strategies for Rural Health Departments to Engage People with Disabilities

    By Whitney Thurman, NACCHO Health & Disability Fellow Rural America is as diverse as its people, reflecting the unique geography, culture, and history of each location. In 2016, approximately 46 million people lived in rural areas of the United States, accounting for about 14% of the population. People in rural areas have fewer resources and opportunities […]

    Mar 20, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Prevent to Protect: National Birth Defects Prevention Month

    By Katelynd Todd, NACCHO Health & Disability Fellow January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month in the United States. A birth defect can be defined as a biochemical or physical abnormality that forms within an infant before or during birth. These defects are normally found within the first year of life. While some birth defects […]

    Jan 29, 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

    Funding Opportunity: 2017-2018 ASTHO Environmental Public Health Tracking Fellowship Program

    The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Environmental Health is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) Peer-to-Peer Fellowship Program. Designed to enhance the capacity of state and territorial agencies that are not currently funded...

    Sep 11, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

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