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.

  • Food Safety & Inspection

FDA Releases Report on the Occurrence of Foodborne Illness Risk Factors in Fast Food and Full-Service Restaurants, 2013-2014

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released findings from the initial phase of a 10-year study that is...

Nov 30, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

  • HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis
  • Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health

World AIDS Day 2018: Progress Continues, Disparities Remain

World AIDS Day, observed annually on December 1, provides the opportunity to highlight our accomplishments, remember...

Nov 29, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

  • HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis
  • Policy

Policy Briefs: Shifting Care Delivery to End the HIV Epidemic

In advance of World AIDS Day on December 1st, the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law has released two...

Nov 28, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

  • Funding Opportunity
  • HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis
  • Policy

Updates to RWHAP Services: Eligible Individuals and Allowable Uses of Funds

The HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) released an update to Policy Clarification Notice (PCN) #16-02 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program...

Nov 07, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

  • Food Safety & Inspection

Findings from the Romaine Lettuce E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Investigation

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. released the following statement: Earlier...

Nov 05, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Food Safety & Inspection
  • Policy

Walmart’s Frank M. Yiannas Will Move to FDA Leadership Position

Frank M. Yiannas, vice president for food safety at Walmart and Sam’s Club stores, will take over for Dr. Stephen...

Oct 24, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Food Safety & Inspection

Retail Program Standards Blog Series: Standard 2

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (Retail...

Oct 18, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Food Safety & Inspection

FDA Statement on Modernizing Standards of Identity and the Use of Dairy Names for Plant-based Substitutes

The following statement is from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D: The FDA is...

Sep 27, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

  • All of Us
  • Policy

Making Your Voice Heard: Messaging and Advocacy for Public Health Professionals

In July, NACCHO Government Affairs team members Eli Briggs and Ian Goldstein presented a webinar for the Michigan...

Sep 21, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Tools & Resources
  • Opioid Overdose Epidemic

International Overdose Awareness Day 2018

Held on August 31st every year, International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event to raise awareness of overdose...

Aug 30, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

Partner Articles

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  • Funding Opportunity
  • COVID-19
  • Immunization
  • Partnerships

Request for Proposals: Technical Assistance to Improve...

NACCHO, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...

Feb 12, 2024 | Tori Decea

Request for Proposals: Technical Assistance to Improve...

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  • Opportunity

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The EPA’s Small Communities, Big Challenges Competition encourages local...

Nov 16, 2023 | Anu Varma

Win $25,000 in cash prizes. Share your innovative...

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  • Community Engagement

It’s Children’s Environmental Health Day today!

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Oct 12, 2023 | Anu Varma

It’s Children’s Environmental Health Day today!

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  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • ID Featured
  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Central District Health Department

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Sep 11, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Central District Health Department

Calhoun
  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • ID Featured
  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Calhoun County Health Department

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Sep 08, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Calhoun County Health Department

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  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • ID Featured
  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Pima County

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Aug 14, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Pima County

Brownsville
  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • ID Featured
  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Brownsville

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Aug 07, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Brownsville

Cook County
  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • ID Featured
  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Cook County

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Jul 31, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Cook County

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  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • ID Featured
  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Cameron County

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Jul 24, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Cameron County

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  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • ID Featured
  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: DuPage County

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Jul 17, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: DuPage County

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  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections
  • ID Featured
  • Infection, Prevention, and Control

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Cass County

The Building Local Operational Capacity for COVID-19, Healthcare-Associated...

Jul 10, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Cass County

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  • Tools & Resources
  • Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning
  • Healthy Aging
  • Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP)

New Release: Indicators of Healthy Aging: A Guide to...

NACCHO, in partnership with the Trust for America’s Health and with funding...

Jun 20, 2023 | Andrea Grenadier

New Release: Indicators of Healthy Aging: A Guide to...

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