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RFP: Building Capacity for Oral Health Fluoridation Equipment in Local Communities

NACCHO, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is pleased to offer a funding opportunity for...

Oct 16, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

  • Water Quality

    NACCHO and CDC Launch Pilot Project to Improve Oral Health through Local Water...

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the collective annual cost of dental care in the United States is...

    Jun 15, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • RECENTLY UPDATED RFP: Funding Opportunity for Public Water Systems

    NACCHO in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is pleased to offer a funding opportunity for...

    Jan 26, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • National Water Quality Month: A Reminder to Enhance Water Safety and Sustainability...

    National Water Quality Month in August serves as an important reminder for local health departments to reflect on the safety of water...

    Aug 06, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

    • Breastfeeding, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health, Water Quality

    National Children’s Dental Health Month: Resources for Local Health Departments

    By Hollis Russinof, Manager, Campaign for Dental Health, American Academy of Pediatrics February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM), a month-long national health observance to promote the oral health of children and families. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) joins the month’s sponsor, the American Dental Association, in providing resources for local health departments and...

    Feb 07, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

    Tools & Resources, Community Health, Water Quality

    Community Water Fluoridation Information for Water Operators

    By Hollis Russinof, Manager, Campaign for Dental Health, American Academy of Pediatrics Community water fluoridation (CWF) is one of the most important public health measures practiced in the U.S. today that is not administered by public health departments. Instead, it is our colleagues working in water utilities, large and small, who perform this important work. The American […]

    Oct 23, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Call for Comments, Water Quality

    Request for Comment on Proposed Fluoridation Guidance

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a proposed operational control range around optimal fluoride concentration in community water systems that adjust fluoride, and monthly adherence to that range. The proposed operational control range is 0.6 mg/L to 1.0 mg/L. CDC bases this guidance on the following considerations: (1) Concentration of fluoride in […]

    Aug 01, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Water Quality

    Community Water Fluoridation Communications Toolkit

    Local health departments play a critical role in promoting effective strategies to improve and maintain oral health. NACCHO’s new Community Water Fluoridation Communications Toolkit has resources to help local health departments and other organizations educate and inform their communities about the benefits of fluoridation: Community Fluoridation Online Resources for Local Health Departments 9...

    Jun 11, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Water Quality

    Strengthening Community Water Fluoridation to Prevent Cavities

    Cavities (tooth decay) are one of the most common chronic diseases among American children and adolescents. In 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan made history as the first U.S. city to combat cavities by fluoridating its public water supplies. Water fluoridation prevents tooth decay by providing frequent and consistent contact with low levels of fluoride. By keeping […]

    Mar 07, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    RFP: Building Capacity for Oral Health Fluoridation Equipment in Local Communities

    NACCHO, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is pleased to offer a funding opportunity for community water systems to replace aging water fluoridation equipment or implement new equipment for the fluoridation of community water. Eligible entities may include state or local government agencies, oral health coalitions, state affiliates of rural […]

    Oct 16, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

    Water Quality

    NACCHO and CDC Launch Pilot Project to Improve Oral Health through Local Water Fluoridation

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the collective annual cost of dental care in the United States is over $113 billion, while another $6 billion is lost when Americans miss work to address oral health issues. Oral diseases—which range from cavities to gum disease to oral cancer—cause pain and disability for […]

    Jun 15, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    RECENTLY UPDATED RFP: Funding Opportunity for Public Water Systems

    NACCHO in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is pleased to offer a funding opportunity for Public Water Systems to either replace aging water fluoridation equipment or implement new equipment for the fluoridation of community water. Eligible grantees include: State or Local Government Entities; Oral Health Coalitions; Rural Water Associations; State […]

    Jan 26, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    National Water Quality Month: A Reminder to Enhance Water Safety and Sustainability Efforts

    National Water Quality Month in August serves as an important reminder for local health departments to reflect on the safety of water in their communities. Although the United States has one of the most developed drinking water systems in the world, there are still many factors that threaten the quality and quantity of drinking water. […]

    Aug 06, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

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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...

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

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