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NACCHO Report: Shifting Our Approach to Mosquito Control Capabilities in the U.S.

The State of Mosquito Control in the U.S. Mosquito-borne diseases are an ongoing public health concern in the United States, but there...

Oct 16, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

  • NACCHO Hosts First Health in All Policies (HiAP) Workshop in Richmond, VA

    On December 8-9 2015 the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), in conjunction with Institute for Public...

    Jan 20, 2016 | Bridget Kerner

    • 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

    Tools & Resources, Healthy Living & Prevention, Parks

    Greener Parks for Health

    National Recreation and Park Association releases new Greener Parks for Health resources.

    Jul 13, 2020

    Vector Control

    The Fight Against Tick-Borne Disease: How Partnering with Local Public Health Agencies can Help Protect Communities

    Tick-borne diseases are increasingly threatening the health of people in the United States.

    Jul 01, 2020 | Danielle Chatelain

    Parks

    NRPA Now Accepting Education Session Proposals for 2020 Annual Conference

    The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is now accepting education session proposals for the 2020 NRPA Annual Conference, Oct. 27–29, 2020, in Orlando, Florida. This year, NRPA is inviting speakers to explore the theme, Parks Build Community, in celebration of 10 years of the Parks Build Community Project.

    Nov 05, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

    Recommendations

    Call for Abstracts: National Recreation and Park Association

    The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the NRPA Annual Conference Program Committee invite all interested speakers to submit education session proposals for the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference, to be held September 24-26, 2019 in Baltimore, MD. NRPA is seeking energetic and engaging speakers and leaders who can share their knowledge, experiences and best practice techniques related...

    Oct 31, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning

    Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project Grants

    The National Recreation and Park Association is accepting applications for grants to support the implementation of green stormwater infrastructure projects in parks to positively affect environmental and social change in underserved communities, and to empower residents to be actively engaged in projects that address community needs and meet local stormwater management goals. The goal of […]

    Jul 03, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Cardiovascular Health, Community Health, Healthy Living & Prevention

    Prescribing Parks for Improved Health Outcomes: National ParkRx Day 2018

    By Justin Cutler, Recreation Services Manager, City of Westminster, CO On National ParkRx Day this Sunday, April 29th, communities across the country will celebrate in local and national parks with events such as Walk with a Doc, Zumba in the Park, and Tai Chi to recognize the impact parks have on our health, particularly in […]

    Apr 26, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    NACCHO Report: Shifting Our Approach to Mosquito Control Capabilities in the U.S.

    The State of Mosquito Control in the U.S. Mosquito-borne diseases are an ongoing public health concern in the United States, but there seems to be a cyclical pattern when it comes to prioritizing mosquito control capabilities. First, a newly-emerging or re-emerging mosquito-borne disease outbreak triggers a pandemic or epidemic response in which municipalities, states, and […]

    Oct 16, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

    NACCHO Hosts First Health in All Policies (HiAP) Workshop in Richmond, VA

    On December 8-9 2015 the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), in conjunction with Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI), Creating Community Change Consulting, and the Richmond City Health District, conducted Richmond, Virginia’s first Health in All Policies Workshop. Health in All Policies (HiAP) is a change in the systems that determine […]

    Jan 20, 2016 | Bridget Kerner

    Upcoming Events

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    2024 Vector Control Hurricane Crisis Workshop

    In-person workshop for improving mosquito control capacity in select low-resource jurisdictions affected by 2022 Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.

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    NACCHO Rural Café

    Sharing Smarter: Using Knowledge Management in Rural/Frontier Public Health Connect with and learn from other health departments.

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    Apr 30

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    2024 Public Health Law Practitioners Convening

    Empowering Public Health Through Law and Policy

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    Opioid Settlement Funds for Overdose Prevention Campaigns

    Join our impactful webinar to explore community-centered strategies for combating the opioid crisis.

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    Jul 23

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    The largest convening of local health department leaders and public health professionals in the United States.

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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

    Community Engagement

    It’s Children’s Environmental Health Day today!

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    Oct 12, 2023 | Anu Varma

    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

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