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NPHW 2020: Local Health Departments on the Frontlines of COVID-19

Each year, National Public Health Week (NPHW) serves to recognize the contributions of public health and center issues that are...

Apr 06, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Communications & Public Relations, Immunization

    Vaccinate Your Family Releases New Series of Videos That Share the Real Life...

    Vaccinate Your Family (VYF) has released a new series of videos that capture the stories of five individuals who share their...

    Mar 10, 2020 | Kimberly Sharpe-Scott

  • Emergency Response, Research & Reports

    2020 Ready or Not Report: Protecting the Public’s Health

    Ready or Not: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism is an annual report measuring states’ level of...

    Feb 18, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Immunization

    CDC Releases 2020 Immunization Schedules

    Following the release of new recommendations issued by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP),  the Centers for...

    Feb 04, 2020 | Kimberly Sharpe-Scott

  • Health & Disability, Infectious Disease, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health, Tobacco-Use Prevention

    Best For You, Best For Baby: Five Tips for Preventing Birth Defects

    Expectant parents receive a barrage of messages on how to keep their babies safe and healthy during pregnancy. For birth defect...

    Jan 13, 2020 | Michelle Shapiro

    • Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease, Influenza

    Gear Up for Flu Season!

    CDC has published a range of resources - including social media messaging, key talking points, videos, and widgets - that can help you educate communities about the flu, the complications it can cause, and where people can go to get their flu shot.

    Sep 22, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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    Tools & Resources, Immunization

    MedFinder and VaccineFinder: Tools Available for Upcoming Flu Season

    Flu season is fast approaching, and with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to share information with the public about when and where vaccine is available. Utilize the recently released VaccineFinder and MedFinder, to help patients find flu vaccine and influenza antiviral drugs.

    Sep 14, 2020 | Kimberly Sharpe-Scott

    Tools & Resources, Hazards & Health Effects, Water Quality

    New PFAS Treatment Options and Scientific References Added to Drinking Water Treatability Database

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an update to its Drinking Water Treatability Database with new treatment options and scientific references for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

    Jul 17, 2020

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    Awards & Recognition, Immunization, Influenza

    Local Public Health Recognized in 2020 NAIIS Immunization Excellence Awards

    The National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS) Immunization Excellence Awards recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals and organizations towards improved vaccination rates within their communities during the past year.

    Jun 23, 2020 | Kimberly Sharpe-Scott

    COVID-19, Emergency Response, Leadership, Workforce Development

    NPHW 2020: Local Health Departments on the Frontlines of COVID-19

    Each year, National Public Health Week (NPHW) serves to recognize the contributions of public health and center issues that are important to improving our nation’s health. This NPHW, we’ll be highlighting some of the ways that local health departments (LHDs) are standing on the front-lines of COVID-19 response to protect public health at the community level. […]

    Apr 06, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Communications & Public Relations, Immunization

    Vaccinate Your Family Releases New Series of Videos That Share the Real Life Consequences of VPDs

    Vaccinate Your Family (VYF) has released a new series of videos that capture the stories of five individuals who share their first-hand experiences with vaccine-preventable diseases and disease outbreaks, and their often devastating consequences. Each of the stories has a unique perspective, but all of them offer the same message “please vaccinate to protect your […]

    Mar 10, 2020 | Kimberly Sharpe-Scott

    Emergency Response, Research & Reports

    2020 Ready or Not Report: Protecting the Public’s Health

    Ready or Not: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism is an annual report measuring states’ level of preparedness to protect the public’s health during an emergency. Based on 10 performance indicators and by tracking public health funding, the report ranks states’ level of preparedness into three performance tiers: high, middle and low. […]

    Feb 18, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Immunization

    CDC Releases 2020 Immunization Schedules

    Following the release of new recommendations issued by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP),  the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the 2020 child/adolescent and adult immunization schedules.   The  2020 adult immunization schedule includes several updates and additions. Adults up to age 26 who are not fully vaccinated should receive catch-up HPV...

    Feb 04, 2020 | Kimberly Sharpe-Scott

    Health & Disability, Infectious Disease, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health, Tobacco-Use Prevention

    Best For You, Best For Baby: Five Tips for Preventing Birth Defects

    Expectant parents receive a barrage of messages on how to keep their babies safe and healthy during pregnancy. For birth defect prevention, the message is simple: What’s best for you is best for your baby. While not all birth defects can be prevented, there are concrete steps pregnant individuals can take to increase their chances […]

    Jan 13, 2020 | Michelle Shapiro

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    BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Central District Health Department

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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+)...

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