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Join CDC’s #FightFlu Social Media Campaign
Throughout flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be using its #FightFlu social media campaign to...
Oct 17, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
NASTAD Launches Platforms to Elevate Standard of Healthcare for Black Gay Men and MSM
The National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD) recently announced the official launch of His Health and Well...
Oct 13, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Mitigating the Risks of Animal Importation: Who’s Responsible?
Hundreds of thousands of animals are imported into the United States every day, increasing the chance for infectious diseases...
Oct 13, 2016 | Erin Laird
Joint Statement on Importance of Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship
On October 5, 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The Pew Charitable Trusts, in collaboration with 12...
Oct 12, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Cook County Launches “Fight the Bite” Campaign to Combat Zika
Local health departments (LHDs) across the nation continue to respond to and brace for cases of Zika. Although the mosquitoes that...
Oct 10, 2016 | Erin Laird
CDC Updates Zika Interim Response Plan for CONUS & Hawaii
On September 30, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an updated version of CDC’s Zika Interim Response Plan...
Oct 04, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Apply to Join NACCHO’s HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis Team!
NACCHO’s HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis Team is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support deliverables related to NACCHO’s...
Sep 29, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Rockland County Health Official: “Bacteria Aren’t the Enemy: Why Messy Can Be Better”
Rockland County (NY) Health Department’s Commissioner of Health, Patricia Schnabel Ruppert, DO, MPH, DABFM, FAAFP, recently...
Sep 27, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Now Streaming: Lessons from Ebola and Zika
The Harvard Global Health Institute hosted a webinar featuring Ron Klain, former White House Ebola Response Coordinator (full bio...
Sep 21, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Join CDC’s #FightFlu Social Media CampaignThroughout flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be using its #FightFlu social media campaign to promote and encourage flu vaccination activities. During or after getting a flu shot, local health department staff can share photos and videos of yourself or your community members on digital platforms (tag #FightFlu on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube).... Oct 17, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
NASTAD Launches Platforms to Elevate Standard of Healthcare for Black Gay Men and MSMThe National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD) recently announced the official launch of His Health and Well Versed, two new online platforms focused on elevating the standard of healthcare for Black gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM). HisHealth.org is a dynamic training website that provides expert-led continuing education […] Oct 13, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
Mitigating the Risks of Animal Importation: Who’s Responsible?Hundreds of thousands of animals are imported into the United States every day, increasing the chance for infectious diseases transmittable to humans to be introduced with them. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates more than 60% of infectious diseases in humans are spread from animals. The elevated risk of infectious […] Oct 13, 2016 | Erin Laird |
Joint Statement on Importance of Outpatient Antibiotic StewardshipOn October 5, 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The Pew Charitable Trusts, in collaboration with 12 national health organizations, released a joint letter on the importance of antibiotic stewardship in outpatient settings. The letter represents the commitment of these organizations to work together to expand current antibiotic stewardship efforts, fill […] Oct 12, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
Cook County Launches “Fight the Bite” Campaign to Combat ZikaLocal health departments (LHDs) across the nation continue to respond to and brace for cases of Zika. Although the mosquitoes that carry Zika do not thrive in Cook County, Illinois, the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is taking a proactive role in raising awareness about the virus among residents. Through a campaign launched […] Oct 10, 2016 | Erin Laird |
CDC Updates Zika Interim Response Plan for CONUS & HawaiiOn September 30, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an updated version of CDC’s Zika Interim Response Plan for the continental United States (CONUS) and Hawaii. The September 30 plan replaces the plan posted July 31. Notable updates include: Revised guidance to ensure blood safety and availability, reflecting recommendations issued by the […] Oct 04, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
Apply to Join NACCHO’s HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis Team!NACCHO’s HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis Team is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support deliverables related to NACCHO’s cooperative agreement with the CDC Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, which aims to build local health department capacity and leadership to prevent HIV infection and improve HIV-related health outcomes in an era of high impact prevention and health systems […] Sep 29, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
Rockland County Health Official: “Bacteria Aren’t the Enemy: Why Messy Can Be Better”Rockland County (NY) Health Department’s Commissioner of Health, Patricia Schnabel Ruppert, DO, MPH, DABFM, FAAFP, recently penned an article for parents of children to explain why “Bacteria Aren’t the Enemy: Why Messy Can Be Better.” The article encourages parents to step away from the anti-bacterial soaps, lotions, and cleansers to let the world’s... Sep 27, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
Now Streaming: Lessons from Ebola and ZikaThe Harvard Global Health Institute hosted a webinar featuring Ron Klain, former White House Ebola Response Coordinator (full bio here) in a panel with Dr. Ashish K. Jha, Director of the Harvard Global Health Institute. Mr. Klain will talk about his work during the 2014-2015 Ebola outbreak and the lessons we must learn in order to prepare for […] Sep 21, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
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