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Prevent to Protect: National Birth Defects Prevention Month

By Katelynd Todd, NACCHO Health & Disability Fellow January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month in the United States. A...

Jan 29, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

  • Meet NACCHO’s 2017-2018 Health and Disability Fellows

    The NACCHO Health and Disability Program is thrilled to introduce the 2017-18 cohort of Health and Disability fellows. NACCHO’s Health...

    Oct 23, 2017 | Sara Lyons

  • Meet the 2016-2017 NACCHO Health and Disability Fellows

    The NACCHO Health and Disability program is thrilled to introduce its 2016-17 fellows. NACCHO’s Health and Disability Fellowship is an...

    Mar 28, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

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    Meet NACCHO’s 2022–2023 Health and Disability Fellows

    The NACCHO Health and Disability Program is thrilled to introduce the 2022-2023 cohort of Health and Disability fellows.

    Feb 14, 2023 | Uyen Tran

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    Recruitment Open for the 2021-2022 Health and Disability Fellowship Program

    NACCHO is recruiting for two graduate students to join the 2021-2022 Health and Disability Fellowship Program.

    Sep 15, 2021 | Sara Lyons

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    NACCHO Announces Recruitment for the 2020-2021 Health and Disability Fellowship Program

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is recruiting for two graduate students to join the 2020-2021 Health and Disability Fellowship Program.

    Aug 11, 2020

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    Intimate Partner Violence and Disability-Specific Abuse: An Overlooked Issue and the Role of Local Health Departments

    By Whitney Thurman, NACCHO Health and Disability Fellow Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as intentional behaviors toward an intimate partner in the form of intimidation; emotional abuse; physical, sexual, and/or psychological assault; or any other type of abusive action that is part of a systematic pattern of power and control. IPV has been associated […]

    May 16, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

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    National Minority Health Month: The Double Burden for Minorities with Disabilities

    By Kirsten Donato, NACCHO Health and Disability Fellow In April, organizations and people across the United States are bringing awareness to National Minority Health Month. NACCHO recognizes the challenges in minority health, especially as inequities continue to increase. Racial and ethnic minorities already face adverse circumstances, but minorities with disabilities experience additional...

    Apr 18, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

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    Four Strategies for Rural Health Departments to Engage People with Disabilities

    By Whitney Thurman, NACCHO Health & Disability Fellow Rural America is as diverse as its people, reflecting the unique geography, culture, and history of each location. In 2016, approximately 46 million people lived in rural areas of the United States, accounting for about 14% of the population. People in rural areas have fewer resources and opportunities […]

    Mar 20, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Prevent to Protect: National Birth Defects Prevention Month

    By Katelynd Todd, NACCHO Health & Disability Fellow January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month in the United States. A birth defect can be defined as a biochemical or physical abnormality that forms within an infant before or during birth. These defects are normally found within the first year of life. While some birth defects […]

    Jan 29, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

    Meet NACCHO’s 2017-2018 Health and Disability Fellows

    The NACCHO Health and Disability Program is thrilled to introduce the 2017-18 cohort of Health and Disability fellows. NACCHO’s Health and Disability Fellowship program is an invaluable opportunity for graduate students pursing degrees in public health to receive hands-on experience in the health and disability field. The fellowship includes providing support to local health departments […]

    Oct 23, 2017 | Sara Lyons

    Meet the 2016-2017 NACCHO Health and Disability Fellows

    The NACCHO Health and Disability program is thrilled to introduce its 2016-17 fellows. NACCHO’s Health and Disability Fellowship is an invaluable opportunity for undergraduate and/or graduate students pursing degrees in public health to receive hands on experience in the health and disability field. The fellowship includes providing support to local health departments (LHDs) through NACCHO’s...

    Mar 28, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

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    Request for Proposals: Technical Assistance to Improve Vaccine Access, Education,...

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