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Air Quality Awareness Week 2017: Be Air Aware

By: Emily Walsh, Community Outreach Director, Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance For over a decade, the Environmental Health Agency (EPA),...

May 03, 2017 | Guest Author

Community Health, Hazards & Health Effects

Share Stories of Health Impacts of Unhealthy Housing Conditions

Have members of your community experienced the devastating effects of unhealthy housing conditions? Then, share their stories.

Aug 29, 2023 | Anu Varma

Air Quality

Our Nation’s Air: Status and Trends Through 2018

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report on air quality, tracking our nation’s progress in improving air quality since the passage of the Clean Air Act. “Our Nation’s Air: Status and Trends Through 2018” documents the considerable improvements in air quality across America since 1970. The report released today shows that between […]

Jul 18, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

Air Quality, Climate Change, Extreme Weather, Food Safety & Inspection

CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for Hurricane Florence

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Wednesday, September 12 to coordinate 24/7 all CDC activities for public health needs before, during, and after Hurricane Florence, including the deployment of resources and personnel, as requested. CDC staff expects to offer specific assistance that includes recommendations for: General and...

Sep 13, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

Air Quality, Lead Poisoning

Annual Air Quality Report from EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report on air quality, tracking the country’s progress in improving air quality since the passage of the Clean Air Act. The report, “Our Nation’s Air: Status and Trends Through 2017,” documents the considerable improvements in air quality across America over more than 45 years. Between 1990 […]

Aug 01, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

Tools & Resources, Hazards & Health Effects

National Poison Prevention Week Resources

About 60,000 children under age five end up in the emergency room every year after getting into medicines left within reach. National Poison Prevention Week (March 18 – 24) serves as a reminder to always keep medicines up and away. This year CDC partnered with the Up and Away campaign to share resources to help […]

Mar 22, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

Air Quality Awareness Week 2017: Be Air Aware

By: Emily Walsh, Community Outreach Director, Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance For over a decade, the Environmental Health Agency (EPA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) have come together to host Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW), celebrated annually during the first week of May. Although air quality […]

May 03, 2017 | Guest Author

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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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Apr 25

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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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May 01

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

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PARTNER ARTICLES

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!

Celebrate with us!

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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