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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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Online Class: Four Common Oversights Government Officials Make With Mosquito Management

The rise in vector-borne disease cases is increasing the awareness that mosquitoes are more than just nuisance pests....

Nov 26, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Vector Control

Failure of Asian Longhorned Tick to Serve as Experimental Vector of Lyme Disease Bacteria

Researchers from the CDC Division of Vector-Borne Diseases published results of an experimental vector competence study...

Nov 07, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Vector Control

Journal of Medical Entomology Published Special Collection on West Nile Virus

The Journal of Medical Entomology recently published a collection of articles from experts in public health, veterinary...

Nov 05, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Vector Control

Comparing Lyme and Malaria Management in the United States

The Entomological Society of America released a fact sheet comparing the response to malaria in the United States with...

Oct 30, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

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  • Global Health
  • Vector Control

Harris County Public Health Uses Global Health Innovations to Prevent Infectious Mosquito-borne Diseases

In this success story, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) shares their insights on two vector control strategies that...

Oct 30, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Vector Control

Technologies for Vector-Borne Disease Surveillance

When a vector-borne disease outbreak occurs, rapid response is critical for minimizing the impact on a community’s...

Oct 21, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Vector Control

Eastern Equine Encephalitis: What to Know

Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) is a mosquito-borne virus that is rarely seen in humans.

Sep 27, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Vector Control

Strengthen Core Capabilities in Mosquito and Tick Surveillance and Control with NACCHO’s Vector Control Toolkit

Summer may be coming to an end, but mosquito and tick season continues until the first frost hits and temperatures are...

Sep 08, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Hazards & Health Effects
  • Vector Control

Insect Repellent Use Guide

Insect repellents are substances that, when used as directed, can reduce tick, mosquito, and other insect bites....

Aug 23, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Vector Control

The Role of Local Environmental Health Departments in Tick-Related Activities and Services

Find out what local environmental health (EH) professionals across the country are doing in tick control and...

Jul 24, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

Partner Articles

MAPP Roadmap
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  • Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP)
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RFP: NACCHO Seeking a Graphic Designer for New MAPP 2.0...

NACCHO is seeking a qualified consultant to provide graphic design for the new...

Nov 07, 2022 | Andrea Grenadier

RFP: NACCHO Seeking a Graphic Designer for New MAPP 2.0...

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Join us for a Climate for Health Ambassadors Training at...

We are partnering with Climate for Health and ecoAmerica to offer an...

Jul 11, 2022 | Anu Varma

Join us for a Climate for Health Ambassadors Training at...

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New Resource: BLOC COVID Video Series

This video series was developed from interviews with BLOC COVID funded sites to...

Jul 06, 2022 | Jaclyn Abramson, Candice Young

New Resource: BLOC COVID Video Series

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World Hand Hygiene Day 2022

This year’s theme for World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5 is focused on recognizing...

May 04, 2022 | Jaclyn Abramson

World Hand Hygiene Day 2022

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Multi-faceted EPA Research Addressing Threats to Public...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) researchers are working to...

Sep 27, 2021 | Guest Author

Multi-faceted EPA Research Addressing Threats to Public...

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  • Tools & Resources
  • Webinar
  • Water Quality

Responding to Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in...

On August 12, 2021, NACCHO and AAAS’s EPI Center hosted a webinar on PFAS...

Aug 27, 2021 | Guest Author

Responding to Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in...

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  • Food Safety & Inspection
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NEHA-FDA RFFM Mentorship Program in partnership with the...

Applications for the program are now open from September 9 through November 15,...

Aug 03, 2021 | Guest Author

NEHA-FDA RFFM Mentorship Program in partnership with the...

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  • Accreditation & Quality Improvement
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  • Performance Improvement

Improving Social Determinants of Health – Getting...

NACCHO is pleased to announced the release of three Request for Proposals to...

Feb 17, 2021 | Andrea Grenadier

Improving Social Determinants of Health – Getting...

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  • Climate Change
  • Health Equity & Social Justice
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NACCHO Joins Public Health Partners in Calling on the...

NACCHO joins leading public health organizations in signing a declaration...

Jan 27, 2021 | Anu Varma

NACCHO Joins Public Health Partners in Calling on the...

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  • COVID-19
  • Tools & Resources
  • Water Quality

Purdue University’s New Water Systems Course Designed to...

Purdue is partnering with NACCHO to offer this online course at a discount for...

Dec 04, 2020 | Emily D'Angelo

Purdue University’s New Water Systems Course Designed to...

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  • Food Safety & Inspection
  • Opportunity

NACCHO and CFP Seeks New Recruits for the 2020-2022 Food...

NACCHO and CFP are seeking 10-15 state, local, tribal, and territorial health...

Oct 13, 2020 | Anu Varma

NACCHO and CFP Seeks New Recruits for the 2020-2022 Food...

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  • Press Release
  • Climate Change
  • Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health

NACCHO Joins Public Health Partners to Recognize...

NACCHO partners with Children’s Environmental Health Network for CEH Day 2020.

Sep 28, 2020 | Guest Author

NACCHO Joins Public Health Partners to Recognize...

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