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National Men’s Health Week: Raising Awareness and Promoting Prevention
June 13-19 marks National Men’s Health Week, providing an opportunity to encourage men to prioritize the health of their body and...
Jun 17, 2016 | Nicholas Parr
A Call to Action: Prepare for Climate Change
By Paul Biedrzycki, MPH, MBA, CIH, Director of Disease Control and Environmental Health, City of Milwaukee Health Department...
Jun 15, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
SASI Report: WE HAVE THE TOOLS TO END HIV
The Southern HIV/AIDS Strategy Initiative (SASI) just released WE HAVE THE TOOLS TO END HIV, a report summarizing the research related...
Jun 13, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
New Module from the National Coalition for LGBT Health: Healthcare Stigma Facing...
Healthcare Stigma Facing Transgender Individuals is now available as a free, online module as part of the National Coalition for LGBT...
Jun 09, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Webinar Presenter Needed: Benefits of Kitchen Manager Certification
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) is seeking representatives from local health departments to present...
Jun 06, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
CDC Webinar Recording: Vector Surveillance and Control in Response to Zika
The CDC’s Division of Vector-Borne Diseases recently hosted a webinar focusing on Vector Surveillance and Control in Response to...
Jun 02, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Informational Request: Help NEHA Identify Disaster Epidemiology Courses
The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) is seeking information about disaster epidemiology courses for a multi-year...
Jun 01, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Aedes Aegypti and Local Vector Control: Mapping out a Plan for Zika Vector...
Summertime is approaching, which means mosquito season is upon us. As the weather gets warmer, we can expect to see an increase in the...
May 31, 2016 | Nyana Quashie
LA County Launches Awareness Campaign Encouraging Residents to Get Protected With...
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health launched a public education campaign that features three animated superheroes...
May 11, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas
National Men’s Health Week: Raising Awareness and Promoting PreventionJune 13-19 marks National Men’s Health Week, providing an opportunity to encourage men to prioritize the health of their body and mind. Celebrated in June every year, this awareness week can serve as a reminder for men to check in with their health by: Getting a regular checkup, especially to screen for high blood pressure […] Jun 17, 2016 | Nicholas Parr |
A Call to Action: Prepare for Climate ChangeBy Paul Biedrzycki, MPH, MBA, CIH, Director of Disease Control and Environmental Health, City of Milwaukee Health Department Regardless of the current political debates on the existence of climate change, there is mounting and compelling scientific evidence that not only indicates climate change is occurring, but also predicts significant health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.... Jun 15, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
SASI Report: WE HAVE THE TOOLS TO END HIVThe Southern HIV/AIDS Strategy Initiative (SASI) just released WE HAVE THE TOOLS TO END HIV, a report summarizing the research related to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) utilization and barriers. The report makes recommendations for federal, state and pharmaceutical company policy makers to increase PrEP utilization. The benefits of PrEP to prevent HIV transmission are well established, but it... Jun 13, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
New Module from the National Coalition for LGBT Health: Healthcare Stigma Facing Transgender IndividualsHealthcare Stigma Facing Transgender Individuals is now available as a free, online module as part of the National Coalition for LGBT Health’s LGBT Health Training and Certificate ProgramTM. This module covers the impact of stigma on transgender individuals in healthcare settings. The module also will equip attendees to effectively engage transgender individuals who seek care. […] Jun 09, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
Webinar Presenter Needed: Benefits of Kitchen Manager CertificationThe Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) is seeking representatives from local health departments to present on the benefits of receiving a kitchen manager certification for an upcoming webinar. This webinar will take place the third week of July as a part of the Center for Disease Prevention and Control’s Winnable Battles initiative, especially in […] Jun 06, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
CDC Webinar Recording: Vector Surveillance and Control in Response to ZikaThe CDC’s Division of Vector-Borne Diseases recently hosted a webinar focusing on Vector Surveillance and Control in Response to Zika as a part of their “Zika Action Place (ZAP) Summit Follow-Up Teleconference” series. The presentation included a variety of useful resources in preparing for and responding to the Zika virus threat, such as preparing for mosquito […] Jun 02, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Informational Request: Help NEHA Identify Disaster Epidemiology CoursesThe National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) is seeking information about disaster epidemiology courses for a multi-year collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Health Studies Branch, to develop a standardized, modular-based applied disaster epidemiology curriculum. Health departments will be able to use the modules to bolster their preparedness and... Jun 01, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Aedes Aegypti and Local Vector Control: Mapping out a Plan for Zika Vector Surveillance and ControlSummertime is approaching, which means mosquito season is upon us. As the weather gets warmer, we can expect to see an increase in the population of one of the main mosquito species transmitting the Zika virus throughout the U.S—Aedes aegypti. To help understand the range and areas most likely to be impacted by Zika, NACCHO created several maps depicting the recorded distribution […] May 31, 2016 | Nyana Quashie |
LA County Launches Awareness Campaign Encouraging Residents to Get Protected With PrEPThe Los Angeles County Department of Public Health launched a public education campaign that features three animated superheroes collectively called “The Protectors” who encourage LA County residents to learn more about PrEP. The campaign was developed with input from a PrEP community advisory board and the animated superheroes reflect the specific target populations that the campaign intends... May 11, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas |
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