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.

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  • Immunization

International HPV Awareness Day

On March 4th we recognize International HPV Awareness Day.

Mar 02, 2023 | Amiris Roberson

  • HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

A Pathway to Success on HCV Treatment and Elimination

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) continues to cause high mortality, with the rate of HCV-related deaths among American Indian...

May 28, 2021 | Shalesha Majors

Hep Mag
  • HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

Black People With Hepatitis C Develop Liver Cancer Earlier

Black individuals were more likely to be overlooked for liver cancer surveillance, according to study results published...

Apr 01, 2021 | Julia Zigman, Guest Author

  • Tools & Resources
  • Access to Care
  • Health & Disability
  • Healthy Living & Prevention

Reducing Healthcare Inequities Experienced by Adults with Developmental Disabilities

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Mar 19, 2021 | Guest Author

Hepatitis
  • HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis
  • Research & Reports

Local Health Departments as Leaders in the Prevention & Elimination of Viral Hepatitis

LHDs lead a coordinated response to the syndemic of hepatitis, HIV and other STIs, and substance use at the local...

Dec 29, 2020 | Kat Kelley

Webinar
  • Webinar
  • Immunization
  • Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health

Webinar: Delays in HPV Cancer Diagnoses and Treatment in Rural Communities

Residents of rural areas have a higher cancer mortality, particularly for cancers that are preventable through...

Jul 10, 2020 | Kimberly Sharpe-Scott

  • Immunization
  • Infection, Prevention, and Control
  • Infectious Disease
  • Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health

MMWR: HPV–Attributable Cancers — United States, 2012–2016

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that can lead to certain types of cancer later in life. The current HPV...

Aug 22, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Webinar
  • Immunization

HPV Prevention Week: ‘Us vs. HPV’ Webinar Series

HPV Prevention Week is a one-week series of free webinars, social media campaigns, local events and more –...

Jan 10, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis
  • Infectious Disease
  • Opioid Overdose Epidemic

Hepatitis Awareness Month 2018: Hepatitis C and People Who Inject Drugs

Today is the last day of Hepatitis Awareness Month. Our final blog post of the month focuses on hepatitis C virus (HCV)...

May 31, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

  • HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis

Hepatitis Awareness Month 2018: #JustB Patient Storytelling Project

Hepatitis Awareness Month is a month-long, worldwide campaign dedicated to raising awareness of viral hepatitis and...

May 22, 2018 | Sarah Getachew

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

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

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!

Celebrate with us!

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

PIMA County 1
  • 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

Cameron County 1
  • 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

Du Page County 1
  • 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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