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New HHS Blog: Zika and Pregnancy

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently published a blog titled, “Zika and Pregnancy: Protecting Babies,...

May 22, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Digital Toolkit: Zika 2.0

    As the Zika virus continues to spread locally in the United States, there may be a growing amount of pregnant women contracting the...

    Oct 25, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Nomination Deadline Extended: Friends of NCBDDD Executive Committee

    The Friends of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) is currently seeking nominations for its...

    Sep 21, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    • Funding Opportunity, Emergency Response, Infectious Disease, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health

    RFA: Demonstration Sites for Bridging Preparedness, Infectious Disease, Maternal-Child Health, and Birth Defects within Cities and Counties Project

    Request for applications due November 1.

    Sep 20, 2022 | Elana Filipos

    Emergency Response, Infectious Disease, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health, Opportunity

    NACCHO Recruiting Members for Collaborative Workgroup on Maternal-Child Health, Infectious Diseases, and Preparedness

    Applications open through October 9.

    Sep 09, 2022 | Elana Filipos

    Health & Disability

    #AcrossTheLifespan: Recognizing Birth Defects Through all Phases of Life

    January not only marks the beginning of a new year, but also National Birth Defects Awareness Month.

    Jan 20, 2022 | Guest Author

    COVID-19, Health & Disability, Healthy Living & Prevention

    Inclusive Physical Activity During the Pandemic: Role of Local Health Departments

    Less than 15% of adults with disabilities meet the recommended 150 minutes each week of physical activity. With COVID-19 posing challenges to options such as fitness and recreation centers, this blog will provide guidance on how local health departments can promote physical activity for people with disabilities during the pandemic.

    Jan 21, 2021 | Guest Author

    Community Health, Infectious Disease, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health, Vector Control

    NACCHO Study: Local Health Departments’ Capacity to Respond to Zika Infections in Pregnant Women

    A newly released study of local jurisdictions developed by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), discovered that while local health departments have responded diligently to Zika outbreaks in their communities and...

    Mar 19, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

    New HHS Blog: Zika and Pregnancy

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently published a blog titled, “Zika and Pregnancy: Protecting Babies, Protecting Yourself.” The article is written by Dr. Margaret Honein, Birth Defects Branch Chief at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), and Co-lead of the Pregnancy […]

    May 22, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Digital Toolkit: Zika 2.0

    As the Zika virus continues to spread locally in the United States, there may be a growing amount of pregnant women contracting the virus. It is essential that public health practitioners understand the spectrum of needs that babies born with Zika may experience. The Public Health is for Everyone toolkit, a collection of resources to […]

    Oct 25, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Nomination Deadline Extended: Friends of NCBDDD Executive Committee

    The Friends of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) is currently seeking nominations for its 2017-2018 Executive Committee, including Chair, Vice Chair, and two Member at Large positions. Executive committee members provide leadership and support to the Friends of NCBDDD objectives, which include: Serve as a conduit between participant organizations and...

    Sep 21, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

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    Funding Opportunity, COVID-19, Immunization, Partnerships

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

    NACCHO, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released a funding opportunity for The Improving...

    Feb 12, 2024 | Tori Decea

    Opportunity

    Win $25,000 in cash prizes. Share your innovative strategies for engaging with rural...

    The EPA's Small Communities, Big Challenges Competition encourages local governments to demonstrate their innovative strategies, from...

    Nov 16, 2023 | Anu Varma

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

    BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Central District Health Department

    Sep 11, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

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

    BLOC COVID+ Spotlight: Calhoun County Health Department

    Sep 08, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

    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 Infections, and Antimicrobial Resistance (BLOC COVID-19+)...

    Aug 14, 2023 | Irene Halferty, Kristen Ross

    More NACCHO Blogs

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    Preparedness Brief

    The Preparedness Brief provides updates and information from NACCHO’s public health preparedness portfolio.
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